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Heartburn is a common issue for many people, often relieved by over-the-counter remedies like antacids. Here, Mr Francesco Di Maggio, renowned consultant general and upper GI surgeon, provides an expert insight into chronic heartburn, why over-the-counter remedies may not work, and the other treatments available when they don’t.

Sciatica is a condition characterised by pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which branches from the lower back through the hips and buttocks and down each leg. This condition commonly affects only one side of the body. The intensity and type of pain can vary, often described as sharp, burning, or similar to an electric shock. In his latest online article, Dr Mohammed Qureshi gives us his insights.