Dr Adam Simon, general practitioner and director of Private GP Extra, has provided high quality healthcare for more than three decades. Private GP Extra offers flexible and extended appointment times at six locations across Greater Manchester and Cheshire, including evening appointments for general health concerns, as well as women’s health, men’s health, full medical checks and bespoke health screening.

I feel tired all the time, what should I do?

This is a really common problem, affecting about 15% of people in the UK. There are lots of possible causes and it’s very important to see your GP to discuss this problem. The GP should take a detailed history to help understand the extent of the problem and how the fatigue is affecting you. They also need to carry out a comprehensive examination, and then with all the findings, discuss with you possible causes and what investigations are needed. At Private GP Extra, all of our appointments are at least 30 minutes long, which I feel is the minimum time required to be able to help you with this very debilitating problem.

I never feel refreshed when I wake up. My partner tells me I am snoring – could this be the cause and what can I do?

I see many patients with snoring or blocked noses and sleep problems. They are often linked and can be caused by persistent rhinitis. This is where swelling of the inner lining of the nose leads to blockage, poor nasal breathing and poor sleep quality. This is one of the possible causes of fatigue that was mentioned earlier. The great news is that in most cases this can be treated and eased with medication – nasal sprays, antihistamines and some easily carried out self-help treatments. 

How can I check if I am healthy?

I believe that it’s very important we all have regular health checks to ensure that we’re in good health and to help guide what improvements need to be made to get there. This is to reduce the chance of preventable illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes and some cancers occurring. These health checks should be carried out regularly – every two years for those under the age of 50, and annually over 50. At Private GP Extra, we carry out bespoke health screening that’s targeted to your personal health risks, helping to ensure that your health is as good as it can possibly be.