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 […]
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WISDOM TOOTH REMOVAL
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 […]
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 […]
ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM SCREENING
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 […]
GET YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKED AT YOUR LOCAL PHARMACY
We are now able to check your Blood Pressure at our Pharmacy. If you are over 40 years of age and live in England we can offer you a FREE Blood Pressure check. If high blood pressure goes undiagnosed and untreated it can lead to a stroke or heart attack. It is estimated about […]
How to Manage Urinary Incontinence in your Daily Life
What is urinary incontinence? Urinary incontinence can be defined as ‘the unintentional passing of urine’ and represents a very common condition, affecting millions of people in the UK alone. There are several different types of incontinence, with each having its own characteristics. – Stress Incontinence: Firstly, we have stress incontinence; this arises when urine leaks […]
Urinary Tract Infection
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the second most common kind of infection (after chest infections). The urinary tract is made up of the kidneys, ureters (the tubes from the kidneys to the bladder), the bladder and the urethra (the tube which expels urine from the bladder). It is the system by which urine is created […]
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When symptoms like a sore throat and stuffy nose set in, you often wonder two things: What is this, and how long will it last? You could be dealing with allergies, a cold, or the flu, and each has a different timeline. How long the flu lasts depends on your general health but in general […]