Self-Medication by Jockeys: Health Risks and Practices
July 1972
in “
The BMJ
”
TLDR Jockeys using diuretics without potassium supplements can face health problems.
The document discussed the self-medication practices of jockeys, particularly their use of diuretics like frusemide without potassium supplements to meet weight requirements, which led to potassium depletion and potential health issues. It also covered various medical topics, including the benefits of pyloric surgery for ulcer healing, the effects of bedtime beverages on sleep, and the reduction of duodenal reflux post-pyloroplasty or pyloric resection in 45 patients. Additionally, it addressed the ethical considerations of providing contraceptive services by morally uncommitted doctors.
