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 […]
Category: Health
WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY
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 […]
WATERING EYES
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 […]
WARTS AND VERRUCAS
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 […]
VULVODYNIA (VULVAL PAIN)
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 […]
VULVAL CANCER
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 […]
UVEITIS
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 […]
URINE ALBUMIN TO CREATININE RATIO (ACR)
Find out when your urine albumin to creatinine ratio (ACR) should\r\nbe measured. ACR values can help identify kidney disease that occurs as a complication of diabetes. Overview Urine albumin to creatinine ratio (ACR), also known as urine microalbumin, helps identify kidney disease that can occur as a complication of diabetes. If kidney disease is diagnosed early […]
TENS (TRANSCUTANEOUS ELECTRICAL NERVE STIMULATION)
Read about transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), a method of pain relief that involves the use of a mild electrical current. Overview Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a method of pain relief involving the use of a mild electrical current. A TENS machine is a small, battery-operated device that has leads connected to sticky […]
TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDER (TMD)
Read more about temporomandibular disorder (TMD), which is a problem affecting the \”chewing\” muscles and the joints between the lower jaw and the base of the skull. Overview Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is a condition affecting the movement of the jaw. It’s not usually serious and generally gets better on its own. Signs of TMD include: […]

