Find out about uveitis, a rare condition that causes inflammation of the middle layer of the eye, known as the uvea or uveal tract. OVERVIEW Uveitis is inflammation of the middle layer of the eye, called the uvea or uveal tract. It can cause eye pain and changes to your vision. Most cases get better with […]
Read more about the symptoms, causes and treatments of vulval cancer, which is a rare type of cancer that affects women. OVERVIEW Cancer of the vulva is a rare type of cancer that affects women. The vulva is a woman’s external genitals. It includes: the lips surrounding the vagina (labia minora and labia majora) the […]
Read about the symptoms of vulvodynia, what the treatments are, and what else can cause vulval pain. OVERVIEW Vulvodynia is persistent, unexplained pain in the vulva. The vulva is the female genital area including the skin surrounding the opening of the vagina. It can happen to women of all ages. Vulvodynia can become a long-term […]
Read about warts and verrucas, which are small lumps on the skin. Find out what causes warts and verrucas, how they’re treated and when to get medical help. OVERVIEW Warts and verrucas are small lumps on the skin that most people have at some point in their life. They usually go away on their own […]
Find out about watering eyes, which can occur if too many tears are produced or they cannot drain away properly. OVERVIEW Watering eyes are common and often get better on their own, but treatment may be needed if the watering affects your daily activities. CAUSES OF WATERING EYES It’s normal for your eyes to water […]
Weight loss surgery is sometimes used as a treatment for people who are very obese. It can lead to significant weight loss and help improve many obesity-related conditions, such as type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure. OVERVIEW Weight loss surgery, also called bariatric or metabolic surgery, is sometimes used as a treatment for people […]
Read about West Nile virus (WNV), a virus spread by mosquitoes that is found in many countries around the world. OVERVIEW West Nile virus (WNV) is spread by mosquitoes in many countries (but not in the UK). There are usually no symptoms and it gets better without treatment. WEST NILE VIRUS RARELY AFFECTS UK TRAVELLERS […]
Find out what you can do to help if you see someone having a seizure or fit. OVERVIEW If you see someone having a seizure or fit, there are some simple things you can do to help. You should call 999 for an ambulance if you know it’s their first seizure or it’s lasting longer […]
Find out about whiplash, how it happens, what the symptoms are and how it can be treated. OVERVIEW Whiplash is a neck injury caused by sudden movement of the head. It usually gets better within 2 to 3 months. Whiplash most often happens after a traffic accident or a slip or fall. Common symptoms of […]
Find out about the symptoms of whooping cough, who’s at risk, when to get medical advice, and how it’s treated. OVERVIEW Whooping cough (also called pertussis) is a bacterial infection of the lungs and breathing tubes. It spreads very easily. The first signs of whooping cough are like a cold. After about a week, you or […]
