October 31, 2023
Everyone experiences heartburn from time to time, a condition causes a burning in the throat and leaves a bad taste in the mouth. What’s more, new research has shown that around three in 10 people in Europe and US suffer from heartburn chronically, known as GORD (Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease).
October 31, 2023
Haemorrhoids, commonly known as piles, are an uncomfortable and often distressing condition affecting a significant portion of the population. They are caused by swollen veins in the rectal and anal regions and can lead to symptoms such as itching, pain and even bleeding.
October 20, 2023
After breast surgery it can feel quite confusing finding out what is the best to help your recovery. You have so much to think about after surgery that it can be tricky to know where to start and what advice to follow.
October 19, 2023
Arthritis, a condition characterised by joint pain and stiffness, affects millions of people worldwide. Despite its widespread prevalence, there's much we can do to reduce the risk of developing this debilitating condition, or manage its symptoms if already diagnosed.
September 14, 2023
Over a quarter of men frequently get up in the night to wee, but only fifth of them realise this could signal a problem with their prostate
September 13, 2023
Before or after your breast cancer surgery, your consultant may have mentioned the condition lymphoedema to you. It affects 1 in 5 people who have treatment for breast cancer, either surgery or radiotherapy.
September 13, 2023
If you’ve recently been diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease or are experiencing the symptoms of IBD, you be worried about how it can affect your sex life.
September 1, 2023
Hip replacement surgery is a surgical procedure performed under a general or spinal anaesthetic. It removes the worn or damaged bone and cartilage of your hip joint and replaces them with artificial components made from medical grade plastic, metal or ceramic.
September 1, 2023
Womb cancer, also referred to as uterine or endometrial cancer, is a type of gynaecological cancer that can affect anyone with a womb, including women and some trans men. You cannot develop cancer of the womb if you’ve had a hysterectomy - a surgical procedure to remove the womb.
August 23, 2023
Gynaecological cancer is a term used to describe a cancer found in one of the female gynaecological organs. These types of cancers can affect women and some trans men that still have their gynaecological organs intact, and have a range of symptoms.