One could take this argument further and draw parallels with diseases unequivocally known to be caused by an exogenous agent, such as tuberculosis
[3] [4] Contact your GP or prescribing clinician promptly if you develop persistent pain in the upper right side of your abdomen, fever, or yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice)
Patients should be aware of important warning signs requiring medical attention: persistent severe abdominal pain with or without vomiting (possible pancreatitis), right upper quadrant pain/fever/jaundice (possible gallbladder disease), reduced urination or dizziness (possible dehydration/kidney issues), visual changes (especially in diabetes patients), or allergic reactions
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Ozempic and Wegovy, which both contain semaglutide, work by mimicking a hormone called GLP-1 that triggers an increase in the production of insulin, slows the rate at which food is digested in the stomach and reduces appetite