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By Mr Joe Marais
17.09.19

Postnasal drip: sore throat and cough treatment

Do you constantly have a tickly cough and irritated throat? It could be postnasal drip! We've asked expert rhinologist, nasal plastic & ENT surgeon Mr Joe Marais to explain the causes, symptoms and treatment options for the condition.

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By Professor Richard Cohen
17.09.19
Colorectal surgeon

Rectal bleeding: why is there blood in my stool?

Finding blood in your stool and not knowing what's caused it can be frightening. Most of the time it's not something to be worried about and the reason for it can be discovered after a quick visit to your doctor. But, on rare occasions, further tests are need to find out exactly what's going on. Professor Richard Cohen, a leading colorectal surgeon based in London, explains a bit more about this symptom.

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By Mr Mike O'Connell
17.09.19
Otolaryngologist

Life after a pinnaplasty

A pinnaplasty (also known as otoplasty) is a straightforward operation to reset the outer ear or "pinna" to a more favourable position, closer to the side of the head, to make the ear appear less noticeable. Mr Mike O’Connell tells us more about the pinnaplasty procedure and what to expect after it.

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By Mr Arvind Vashisht
17.09.19
Obstetrician - gynaecologist

Overactive bladder in women: ask an expert

An overactive bladder is a relatively common condition. How do we define an overactive bladder? What causes it and how can it be treated. Leading gynaecologist Mr Arvind Vashisht explains all you need to know.

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By Mr Prasad Kothari
17.09.19
Otolaryngologist

Neck lump: when to see a doctor

Neck lumps tend to disappear within a few days and normally don't need investigating. One of our top doctors Mr Prasad Kothari explains when you should seek a medical opinion and what the possible causes of a lump in the neck can be, from something as common as tonsillitis to a disease as rare as neck cancer.

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By Dr Maite Ferrin
17.09.19
Child & adolescent psychiatrist

What do I do if my child is being bullied? Tips for parents.

It can be hard to know if your child's being bullied at school, and even if you do know, it can be hard to know what to do in that situation. Maite Ferrin, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Re:Cognition Health in London, shares with us some tips for parents on what to do if their child is being bullied.

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By Professor Owen Judd
16.09.19

Air travel and ear pain: why it happens

We've all felt discomfort in our ears either during take-off or landing when we're on a flight. Have you ever wondered what causes it and whether it's something to be concerned about? Professor Owen Judd explains why some people may experience ear pain whilst flying and how it affects the ears exactly.

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By Mr Aniruddha Chakravarti
16.09.19
Urologist

Patient-tailored minimally invasive treatment for BPH

Benign prostatic hyperplasia, often known as BPH, is the enlargement of the prostate gland causing obstruction to the flow of urine out of the bladder. Mr Aniruddha Chakravarti, a leading urologist tells us about the minimally invasive treatements now available for this condition.

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By Dr Hadi Manji
16.09.19
Neurologist

How does a neurologist diagnose different types of headache?

If you’re getting headaches quite frequently and you can't seem to identify an obvious cause, then maybe it’s time to make an appointment to see an expert neurologist about the problem. Dr Hadi Manji, a senior consultant neurologist in London, tells us about the consultation process and how he diagnoses different types of headache.

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By Mr Michael Kuo
16.09.19
Otolaryngologist

What can I do to help my child with glue ear?

Have you noticed a high temperature and ear charge in your little one? It may be symptoms of glue ear! Top paediatric ENT surgeon Mr Michael Kuo explains the options available when it comes to treating a case of glue ear that isn’t clearing up by itself in children.

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