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What is the Best Way to Treat Acid Reflux?While a curry, coffee, or alcoholic drink can cause a small bout of acid reflux, there are other causes which can lead to prolonged periods of reflux. In this short post, we highlight some of the signs of acid reflux, as well as how to combat it.
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What is Rectal Prolapse?Rectal prolapse is a condition that distressing and debilitating for anyone who suffers from it. Mr Gregory Thomas from Welbeck Digestive Health teaches us more about this condition and its treatment options.
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What to do if you think you may have Tennis ElbowCommonly known as tennis elbow, lateral epicondylitis is common for anyone who has been carrying out intense activity with their forearms. Our specialist team of orthopaedic and sports medicine consultants can help with treatment.
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What Causes Breathlessness?Breathlessness is a symptom we commonly see patients suffering from at Welbeck Lung Health. Professor Michael Polkey, Consultant Respiratory Physician at Welbeck and Royal Brompton Hospital, explains the various causes behind this symptom.
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What is Cholesterol and How Does Inclisiran Work to Lower it?Inclisiran is a new cholesterol-lowering drug, the first of a class of treatments using RNA interference to boost the liver’s ability to remove harmful cholesterol. Dr Iqbal Malik takes a closer look at cholesterol and the efficacy of Inclisiran.
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What is the Difference Between Atrial Fibrillation & Atrial Flutter?There can be some confusion regarding the differences between atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter, and what they each mean for patients. These are some of the most common questions about both heart conditions.
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What is Basal Cell Carcinoma?Basal cell carcinoma (BCC), sometimes called rodent ulcer, is the most common form of skin cancer. Learn what BCC is, its causes and how it is treated.
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What Causes Constipation in Adults?Constipation is a condition that most adults will experience at some point. The main symptom is having trouble with your bowel movements; either from the movement being strenuous or you find yourself going to the toilet a lot less than usual.
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What Happened to Christian Eriksen in the Euros?Christian Erikson suffered a cardiac arrest while playing in the Euros, and was lucky to receive quick medical attention. From reports, it sounds like he had an early shock with a defibrillator and this jolted him out of a lethal cardiac rhythm.
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What is Colitis?Colitis is an inflammation of your colon, also known as your large intestine. Dr Simon Anderson explains the main symptoms associated with colitis and how it is typically diagnosed.
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Why Do Patients Have Side Effects With Statins?People with high cholesterol levels are often advised to take statins to help reduce their future risk of heart attack, strokes, and even death. In this article, Professor Jamil Mayet looks at the potential side effects of this type of medication.
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What Causes Lung Cancer? Insights from a Respiratory ConsultantIn this article, Dr. Susannah Bloch, a Respiratory Consultant, discusses lung cancer, one of the most common and deadliest cancers worldwide. She emphasises that early diagnosis improves survival rates, thanks to modern diagnostics and treatments.