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Do you have burning, itching, watery eyes? It might be a case of blepharitis. Here, one of our experts Mr Sam Orkar explains why it is better to treat the eye condition as early as possible and how to...

If your ophthalmologist has recommended that you have an intravitreal injection in your eye, you may be feeling nervous about to what to expect on the day, including if there is going to be any pain. ...

Leading oral and maxillofacial surgeon and expert in correcting facial asymmetry, Miss Katherine George talks through the different options available to improve minor or major facial asymmetry with th...

Here, Professor Jeremy Levy, a highly experienced and skilled London-based consultant nephrologist, provides us with an all-you-need-to-know guide on what protein in the urine normally indicates, and ...

From fatigue and low energy to a serious risk of dangerous infection, the consequences of a low blood count can vary greatly. Renowned consultant haematologist Dr David Wrench provides an all-you-need...

A lipoma is a benign fatty lump. Lipomas can occur anywhere the body stores a layer of fatty tissue. Most are found beneath the skin and in front of the underlying layer of muscle, occasionally they c...

Lumbar spinal stenosis occurs in the lower back, bringing about a variety of troublesome symptoms that can make walking and day-to-day activities painful and difficult. Mr Amarjit Anand walks us throu...

Living with a borderline personality disorder such as emotional instability can be draining. One moment you're extremely happy and then next minute you feel complete and utter despair and hopelessness...

Facial flushing can be embarrassing - a tell-tale sign of anger, stress, anxiety, or indeed embarrassment itself. But for some people, redness in the face can be more than that. Dr Nisith Sheth, leadi...

While a tilted cervix is normal for many women, some conditions may cause a cervix to be tilted rather than it being a natural occurrence. Further medical investigation, especially related to pregnanc...