Kidney stones – symptoms, causes and treatment
What are kidney stones? Kidney stones are hard crystalline masses of varying shapes and sizes that form on the inside
Will a kind doctor help you feel better?
The placebo effect – where medication can make you feel better because you think it will, even if it doesn’t
Can botox help reduce migraine attacks?
If you know someone who experiences migraines, or get them yourself, you know how debilitating they can be. An ongoing
A pain in the knee
Persistent knee pain, often experienced by people with knee osteoarthritis, is a major contributor to disability and can cause loss
Tai Chi for the knee
Knee osteoarthritis is a condition characterised by the breakdown of cartilage inside the knee and is a major age-related issue.
Corticosteroid injections
Corticosteroids (also known as steroids) are medicines that can be used to treat inflammation. When corticosteroids are injected into or
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes chronic (ongoing) problems with generalised pain, tenderness and muscle stiffness throughout the body, alongside
Shingles: essential facts
9 things you should know about shingles (herpes zoster) People who have had chickenpox (about 90% of adults) can later
Neuropathy in diabetes
What is diabetic neuropathy? Neuropathy in diabetes is also called diabetic nerve damage or diabetic neuropathy. People with diabetes mellitus