OVERVIEW ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM (AAA) SCREENING IS A WAY OF CHECKING IF THERE’S A BULGE OR SWELLING IN THE AORTA, THE MAIN BLOOD VESSEL THAT RUNS FROM YOUR HEART DOWN THROUGH YOUR TUMMY. This bulge or swelling is called an abdominal aortic aneurysm, or AAA. It can be serious if it’s not spotted early on […]
OVERVIEW An abortion is a procedure to end a pregnancy. It’s also sometimes known as a termination of pregnancy. The pregnancy is ended either by taking medicines or having a surgical procedure. CORONAVIRUS UPDATE Abortion services are still open. You can self-refer by contacting an abortion provider directly. They can explain how their services are […]
Read about keratosis pilaris, which is a common, harmless condition where the skin becomes rough and bumpy, as if covered in permanent goose pimples. OVERVIEW Keratosis pilaris is a very common harmless condition where small bumps appear on your skin. It can last for a long time, but there are treatments that may improve your […]
Sudden knee pain is often caused by overusing the knee or injuring it. Find out what you can do to treat it yourself and when to get medical help. OVERVIEW Knee pain can often be treated at home. You should start to feel better in a few days. Call 111 if the pain is very […]
Read about labial fusion. This is when the small inner lips around the entrance to the vagina become sealed together. It’s fairly common in girls under the age of 7. It usually gets better on its own, but can be treated with creams or, very rarely, surgery. OVERVIEW Labial fusion, or labial adhesion, is when […]
Read about labyrinthitis (also known as vestibular neuritis or vestibular neuronitis), including advice about symptoms, when to get medical help and treatment. OVERVIEW Labyrinthitis is an inner ear infection that affects your balance. It’s sometimes called vestibular neuritis. It usually gets better by itself within a few weeks. The most common symptoms of labyrinthitis are: […]
A lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) test measures the amount of LDH in the blood. OVERVIEW A lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) test measures the amount of LDH in the blood. Lactate dehydrogenase is an enzyme that the body uses during the process of turning sugar into energy for your cells to use. LDH is found in many of the body’s […]
MCADD is a rare genetic condition where a person has problems breaking down fat for energy. Read about the symptoms, causes and outlook. OVERVIEW MCADD is a rare genetic condition where a person has problems breaking down fat to use as an energy source. This means that someone with MCADD can become very ill if their […]
Ménière’s disease is a rare disorder that affects the inner ear. It can cause vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss, and a feeling of pressure deep inside the ear. OVERVIEW Ménière’s disease is a condition of the inner ear that causes sudden attacks of: feeling like the room is spinning around you (vertigo) a ringing noise inside the ear (tinnitus) […]
Find out what MRSA is, how you get it, what the symptoms are, and how it’s treated. OVERVIEW MRSA is a type of bacteria that’s resistant to several widely used antibiotics. This means infections with MRSA can be harder to treat than other bacterial infections. The full name of MRSA is methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. You might have heard it […]
