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A stab in the back – spinal injections explained Spinal injections may be used in many cases of chronic back pain, both to find out what is causing the pain and also to treat the pain. These two separate uses of spinal injections are referred to as diagnostic and therapeutic. If an injection provides pain relief in the area that is injected, it...
Laryngeal Cancer - Treatment Options ENT doctors, or otolaryngologists, are trained in the medical and surgical treatment of patients with diseases and disorders of the ears, nose, throat (ENT), and head and neck. But for whatever reason you may have to see an ENT doctor, having organized a consultation it can be quite daunting...
What to expect at an ENT Consultation ENT doctors, or otolaryngologists, are trained in the medical and surgical treatment of patients with diseases and disorders of the ears, nose, throat (ENT), and head and neck. But for whatever reason you may have to see an ENT doctor, having organized a consultation it can be quite daunting...
My doctor says I have ovarian cysts Your ovaries are two walnut-sized organs situated in your lower abdomen on either side of your uterus. In pre-menopausal women they store and, once a month, produce a ripe egg during the process of ovulation.
Vasectomy reversal – will it work? A vasectomy is an operation to cut the tubes that carry sperm from the testicles to the penis creating a complete block, so sperm cannot flow out of the body. This leaves you unable to father any children. The cut ends of these tubes (the vas deferens) are sealed by clipping, stitches, or...
Varicose veins – should I have them treated? Varicose veins are coiled up, twisted, and enlarged veins that can be seen just under the skin, usually on the legs or ankles. They don't usually get better by themselves, but it may take varying lengths of time for them to get worse.
DNA Paternity Tests - how reliable are they? DNA forms the building blocks of life for all of us. When a child is conceived it gets half of its DNA from each parent. Because of this, it's possible to determine whether a man is the father of a child by analysing the DNA of each of them and comparing the results. These tests are made even more...
How to find a private dentist Finding an available NHS dentist can be a difficult task. They're in such short supply and there can be long waiting lists before you're even considered, but there are still some practices willing to take on new NHS patients if you happen to be in the right place at the right time. However, many...
Dental Insurance – Is It Worth It? The cost of dental care can vary widely, depending on whether you choose a private or NHS practice, and the level of treatment you need. Recently, the government set NHS dental costs into a three tier structure:
Tummy Tuck - What Happens Next? Abdominoplasty – better known as a tummy tuck – is an operation to remove excess fat and skin from the lower abdomen, and restore muscle tone. This is usually performed to correct a loose or sagging abdomen following childbirth or rapid weight loss, especially in cases where other approaches, such...
Plastic Surgery vs Cosmetic Surgery Although the two terms are often used interchangeably, there is a crucial difference between plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery. Plastic surgery is generally used to correct, restore, or repair skin and tissue problems caused by congenital defects, illness or injury, especially where the defect...
Private Pregnancy Scans When you are pregnant you're offered two, or at the most, three, ultrasound scans on the NHS. The number and timing of the scans seem to vary depending on which area you live in and your age, but as a general rule you will have a scan at about 12 weeks (a nuchal scan or dating scan), and another...
Breast Implants – What Happens Next? Breast implants are one of the most popular forms of cosmetic surgery, giving the patient larger, firmer, or more even breasts. The operation is a relatively simple procedure and can have significant benefits in improving self-esteem and confidence.
Tiger Woods knee surgery Tiger Woods has discovered that it is often the knees that are the first to suffer from the relentless pressures exerted on them by their commitment to professional sport. Having won the US Open on one leg, he subsequently revealed that he has been playing for ten months with a damaged anterior...
Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty, also known as SLT, is a simple, yet highly effective laser procedure that reduces the intraocular pressure associated with glaucoma. It is performed in your ophthalmologist's clinic, and typically takes no more than 10 minutes per eye.
Non-surgical treatments for back pain It probably goes without saying that the best way of treating back pain or indeed neck pain is non operative. Surgery although useful has to remain the last option due to the collateral damage caused, the recovery time, the potential complications and the changes to the body's mechanics.
What does food allergy or food intolerance mean? There are two kinds of sensitivity to foods – food allergy and food intolerance. An allergy is where the immune system reacts to certain types of food as though they are a threat to the body. This can cause severe, sometimes life-threatening, symptoms that can occur almost instantly and can leave...
What is a CT Scan? Computerised Tomography (CT or CAT) Scans use a series of X-ray pictures to build up an image of the inside of your body, including the brain, bones, organs, and soft tissues. They are particularly useful for assessing internal damage following an accident or stroke, as CT Scans can give a detailed...
What is an MRI Scan? Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) creates the most detailed 3D images of soft tissue within the body, far better than those produced by X-rays or CT scans. The technology uses electro magnets to probe the body. The minute signals the body produces in response are picked up by radio receivers and...
Choosing Fertility Treatment It is estimated that around three and a half million couples a year in the UK struggle to conceive through natural methods, which represents about one in seven couples. Over the last thirty years assisted reproduction techniques (ART) have become commonplace, offering new opportunities to these...

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