25/09/2025Mr Humza MalikConsultant upper GI and general surgeonHernias explained: Symptoms, causes and when to see a doctorRecognising the signs of a hernia, and knowing when medical attention is needed helps to ensure complications are avoided.More articles from this doctor
31/10/2024Mr Andraay LeungOrthopaedic spinal surgeonMyelopathy: Does it ever go away?Myelopathy is a spinal cord condition that occurs due to compression, leading to a range of symptoms that can impact daily life, such as pain, weakness, numbness and coordination difficulties. Whether or not myelopathy can fully resolve depends on several factors, including its cause, severity, and how early it's treated.More articles from this doctor
18/06/2024Mr Rohit ShettyConsultant Orthopaedic and Spinal SurgeonWhat we need to know about lumbar herniated discsHere, revered consultant orthopaedic and spinal surgeon, Mr Rohit Shetty, sheds some expert light on all things lumbar herniated discs, including some red flags to watch out for. More articles from this doctor
02/11/2020Professor Amarjit AnandSpinal surgeonDo I have sacroiliac joint pain or a herniated disc?Learn from a leading spinal surgeon about the overlapping symptoms of sacroiliac joint pain and a herniated disc, as well as how a diagnosis is made and what treatment is available.More articles from this doctor
19/03/2018Mr Mo AkmalSpinal SurgeonSlipped disc – what are the causes and symptoms, and how is it treated?A slipped, or herniated disc can be really painful, and can even cause numbness and paralysis in the limbs in some cases. However, there are some ways that it can be corrected. Leading orthopaedic spinal surgeon, Mr Mo Akmal explains all about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of a slipped disc.
01/08/2017Written by Top DoctorsHow can spinal disc problems be solved with surgery?Many people who experience a herniated disc display no symptoms, and require no treatment. But for those who experience related nerve pain, surgery may be required.
23/12/2016Mr Khalid SalemSpinal SurgeonHerniated disc: what is it, and why does it cause sciatica and lower back pain?Learn all about lumbar disc herniation and its treatment.More articles from this doctor