Conditions & Symptoms
Our leading specialists provide world-class support across a broad spectrum of health concerns within our state-of-the-art facilities. From acute injuries and common ailments to long-term conditions and chronic disorders, access the specialist care you need at Welbeck.
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See tests & treatmentsEar, Nose and Throat
Blocked Nose
The feeling that your nose is blocked is often referred to as nasal obstruction, a stuffy nose or nasal congestion.
Allergy
Body Skin Problems and Rashes
Skin rashes are extremely common, and there are many types, each with different causes, symptoms, and treatments.
Endocrinology
Bone Disease
Bone disease is an umbrella term for conditions that cause weakened bone, loss of bone, and frequent fractures, such as osteoporosis, osteopenia and Paget’s disease of bone.
Digestive Health
Bowel Cancer
Bowel cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is a type of cancer that starts in the large bowel (colon) and back passage (rectum).
Digestive Health
Bowel Incontinence
Bowel incontinence is the inability to control your bowel movements, resulting in involuntary soiling.
Women's Health
Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in the UK, with around 56,800 people diagnosed each year.
Women's Health
Breast Symptoms and Breast Awareness
Being aware of common breast symptoms, and knowing how to properly check your breasts can help you identify changes early, and receive fast and effective diagnosis and treatment.
Lung Health
Breathlessness
Breathlessness, shortness of breath, or dyspnea may be due to an underlying condition if it’s frequent, severe, or you experience it when resting.
Lung Health
Bronchiectasis
Bronchiectasis is the widening and inflammation of the airways in your lungs.
Orthopaedics
Bunions
Bunions are bony lumps that form at the base of the big or little toe, causing pain or stiffness, swelling, and other symptoms.
Heart Health
Cardiac Arrest
Cardiac arrest occurs when your heart stops pumping blood around your body. It usually happens without warning and causes you to fall unconscious and stop breathing. It can become fatal quickly, so receiving emergency medical treatment is essential.
Heart Health
Carotid Artery Stenosis
When the carotid arteries narrow or get blocked, blood cannot flow to where it needs to, resulting in a higher risk of stroke.
Orthopaedics
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition where nerve pressure causes pain and tingling in the fingers.
Ear, Nose and Throat
Catarrh
Chronic catarrh (mucus buildup) can set in for many reasons – from allergies to environmental factors or underlying health issues. Our ear, nose and throat specialists are experienced in identifying the cause and delivering effective, personalised treatment.
Digestive Health
Changes in Bowel Habits
Changes in bowel habits can include moving your bowels more or less often, changes in the colour or consistency of your stool, or losing control over your bowel movements.
Lung Health
Chest Infection
A chest infection is an infection of the lungs or large airways that commonly happens after you’ve had a cold or flu.
Heart Health
Chest Pain
Most chest pain isn’t usually anything serious, but some underlying heart conditions that cause it can be life-threatening.
Ear, Nose and Throat
Cholesteatoma
A cholesteatoma is a growth made from dead skin cells that can form behind your eardrum.
Digestive Health
Chronic Constipation
Chronic constipation is a long-term condition where you don’t empty your bowels often or you have hard or painful stools.
Lung Health
Chronic Cough
A chronic cough is a continuous cough that lasts longer than 4 weeks.
Digestive Health
Chronic Diarrhoea
Chronic diarrhoea is the passing of loose, watery stools 3 or more times a day for 4 weeks or more.
Digestive Health
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Chronic kidney disease, or CKD, is a long-term condition where your kidney function declines over time.
Lung Health
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name for a group of lung conditions that cause breathing difficulties, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
Pain Medicine
Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is when pain of any kind lasts for longer than 3 months.
Orthopaedics
Clicking Joints
Clicking joints are when a cracking, popping, clicking or crunching sound is made when you move or bend a joint.
Digestive Health
Coeliac Disease
Coeliac disease is a fairly common condition where your immune system becomes overactive when you eat gluten and damages your gut.
Sports Medicine
Concussion
A concussion is a type of brain injury caused by trauma to the head, like a violent jolt or sudden impact.
Skin Health
Contact Dermatitis
Contact dermatitis occurs when your skin comes into contact with an irritating substance such as cosmetics, metals, or latex.
Heart Health
Coronary Disease Prevention
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide.
Lung Health
Cough
A cough is usually nothing to worry about, but if it doesn’t clear up within 3 weeks or has accompanying symptoms, it may require treatment.