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Foot pain - top 10 causes
Foot pain may be in the arch of the foot, along the outer side of the foot, on the sole or in the ball of your foot, or in the toes, heels or ankles.
Leg ache - causes and symptoms
Leg ache or leg pain is a symptom with many possible causes, that may involve muscles, nerves or blood vessels.
Osteoporosis - symptoms, diagnosis and prevention
As people age, their bone mineral density decreases, leading to an increased risk of osteoporosis.
Seniors' HealthGlucosamine and chondroitin in arthritis treatment
Glucosamine and chondroitin have been widely promoted as dietary supplements for osteoarthritis, but do they work?
Complementary MedicineNon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
The painkilling effects of NSAIDs begin quickly, but the anti-inflammatory effect takes longer. Common NSAIDs include ibuprofen, naproxen, ketoprofen and mefenamic acid.
MedicinesPET scan: purpose and results
A PET (positron emission tomography) scan can be used to monitor small functional changes over time and even assess your response to treatment.
Tests & Investigations9 Signs your liver may be damaged
Liver disease doesn't usually cause any symptoms until the damage to the liver is fairly advanced. Here are 9 signs your liver may be struggling.
Gastrointestinal HealthWhite-tail spider bite
Although a white-tail spider bite can be painful and cause temporary skin irritation, experts say it’s very unlikely to cause skin ulcers and slow-healing wounds.
AllergyAspirin - side effects, dosage and low-dose
Aspirin is used to treat pain and fever and also has a role in preventing heart attacks and strokes. Find out the side effects and who should not take aspirin.
MedicinesCryptosporidium infection
Cryptosporidium is a microscopic parasite that can infect the intestines and cause gastroenteritis symptoms such as watery diarrhoea, abdominal cramps, nausea and vomiting.
Gastrointestinal HealthBed bugs and bites
Bed bugs are small parasitic insects that feed on human blood by biting the skin. Their bites are small, red itchy bites on areas of skin exposed while you are sleeping.
Skin & HairStress
Stress affects different people in different ways - genetics and your life experiences play a part in how it affects you, and how you cope with it.
Mental HealthAmnesia
Amnesia means loss of memory. Transient global amnesia is a sudden temporary episode of memory loss, characterised by the person repeating questions.
Seniors' Health SymptomsSugar and sugar cravings
Our consumption of free sugar has tripled since 1960, with soft drinks, energy drinks, fruit juice and cordial the most significant sources. The World Health Organization recommends free sugars be less than 10% of your total energy intake - that's 6 teaspoons per day for women and 9 teaspoons for men.
Nutrition & WeightSyphilis
Syphilis is a highly infectious sexually transmissible infection. It usually starts with a painless sore on the genitals called a chancre.
Sexual HealthBursitis
Bursitis is inflammation of the soft tissue space between joints, usually caused by overuse, or when a joint is under pressure for extended periods.
Exercise & FitnessPubic lice
Pubic lice are also known as crabs. They are small parasites which can live in pubic hair, as well as the hair of the eyebrows and eyelashes.
Sexual HealthCarpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a progressive and painful condition where the median nerve is compressed as it passes through the carpal tunnel.
Skin & HairRestless legs syndrome
Restless legs syndrome causes unpleasant sensations in the legs and an irresistible urge to move the legs, making it difficult to sleep.
PainCorticosteroid injections
Corticosteroids are medicines used to treat inflammation. Depending on the condition, steroid injections can relieve pain for several weeks to months.
Medicines PainChickenpox
Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by a viral infection. Most children with chickenpox develop an itchy rash that lasts for about 10 days.
Kids' & Teens' HealthRingworm
Ringworm is a type of tinea - a fungal skin infection. The main symptom of ringworm in humans is round patches of dry, scaly, red skin.
Skin & Hair10 Things to consider when choosing a private health insurance policy
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Browse information on Babies & Pregnancy, including the mini pill, baby's development in the womb, morning sickness, tests during pregnancy, miscarriage, postnatal depression, paracetamol for children and much more.
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Childhood rashes, childhood obesity, middle ear infection and grommets, appendicitis, common childhood concerns such as threadworms and ADHD, infectious diseases such as glandular fever and meningitis, and much more in Kids' & Teen's Health.
Kids' & Teens' HealthMen's Health
Information about vasectomy, testicular cancer, impotence, and hair loss, plus tools for prostate symptoms and erectile dysfunction.
Men's HealthWomen's Health
Browse common women's concerns, such as vulval problems, vaginal thrush, menopause, iron-deficiency anaemia, cystitis, period pain, polycystic ovary syndrome, and treatments such as hormone replacement therapy.
Women's HealthSeniors' Health
Osteoarthritis, shingles, osteoporosis, dementia, gout, diabetes, depression in older people, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease and stroke are common conditions which affect the elderly. Find out more in Seniors' Health.
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