The removal of wisdom teeth, or third molars, is one of the most common procedures carried out in the UK. OVERVIEW The removal of wisdom teeth (or third molars) is one of the most common surgical procedures carried out in the UK. The wisdom teeth grow at the back of your gums and are the last teeth […]
Read about Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome, a heart condition that can cause the heart to beat abnormally fast. Find out about the symptoms, causes and treatments. OVERVIEW Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome is a relatively common heart condition that causes the heart to beat abnormally fast for periods of time. The cause is an extra electrical connection in the […]
Cancer of the womb (uterus) is a common cancer of the female reproductive system that often causes abnormal vaginal bleeding. OVERVIEW CANCER OF THE WOMB (UTERINE OR ENDOMETRIAL CANCER) IS A COMMON CANCER THAT AFFECTS THE FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM. IT’S MORE COMMON IN WOMEN WHO HAVE BEEN THROUGH THE MENOPAUSE. SYMPTOMS OF WOMB CANCER The […]
Most worm infections are not serious and can be easily treated with medicine. Find out what different types of worms look like, when to get medical help, and how to treat and prevent infections. OVERVIEW SOME TYPES OF WORMS CAN INFECT PEOPLE. SOME CAN BE CAUGHT IN THE UK AND OTHERS ARE ONLY CAUGHT ABROAD. […]
Find out about yellow fever, including how it’s spread, where it’s found, what the symptoms are, how it’s treated, and the yellow fever vaccine. OVERVIEW YELLOW FEVER IS A SERIOUS INFECTION SPREAD BY MOSQUITOES. IT’S FOUND IN PARTS OF AFRICA, SOUTH AMERICA, CENTRAL AMERICA AND TRINIDAD IN THE CARIBBEAN. There’s a vaccine that can stop […]
Read about how X-rays work, why they’re used, what happens before, during and after an X-ray, and what the risks are. OVERVIEW AN X-RAY IS A QUICK AND PAINLESS PROCEDURE COMMONLY USED TO PRODUCE IMAGES OF THE INSIDE OF THE BODY. It’s a very effective way of looking at the bones and can be used […]
Find out about the different methods of contraception (to prevent pregnancy) available on the NHS, plus where to get them and how to decide which method suits you. Including emergency contraception (the morning after pill, and IUD). OVERVIEW WELCOME TO THE CONTRACEPTION GUIDE “Where can I get contraception?” “Which method of contraception suits me?” “I’m […]
Your NHS Choices guide to cosmetic surgery and non-surgical cosmetic procedures. It includes information on risks, what to expect and what to do if something goes wrong, with links to other useful resources. OVERVIEW ARE YOU THINKING OF HAVING A COSMETIC PROCEDURE? WHETHER YOU’RE CONSIDERING A LESS INVASIVE PROCEDURE LIKE BOTOX OR FULL COSMETIC SURGERY […]
All you need to know about pregnancy, birth and looking after a baby, including trying to get pregnant, foods to avoid, antenatal care, breastfeeding and bottle feeding OVERVIEW AM I PREGNANT? WHAT SHOULD I BE EATING? IS IT NORMAL TO BE THIS TIRED? HOW CAN I HELP MY PARTNER DURING LABOUR? Whatever you want to […]
Information about Zika virus and advice on travelling to an affected area. OVERVIEW Zika virus disease is mainly spread by mosquitoes. For most people it’s a very mild infection and is not harmful. But it may be more serious for pregnant women, as there’s evidence it causes birth defects – in particular, abnormally small heads […]
