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Histamine intolerance is a common but little-known condition affecting around half the population. Find out more.

Hand and wrist discomfort are often dismissed as minor inconveniences, yet these small symptoms may signal the early stages of more serious conditions. Paying attention to these signs can help prevent...

Have you ever wondered what exactly trigger finger is and whether or not it is connected to arthritis or diabetes? Experienced consultant hand surgeon, Mr G Shyamalan (Shyam), provides a detailed desc...

Expert cardiologist Dr Syed Ahsan discusses ventricular ectopic heartbeats (extra heartbeats), a condition in which the heart experiences extra beats; how they can be spotted; if they're dangerous, an...

An iridotomy is one of several options for testing glaucoma. Learn from a leading ophthalmology consultant and specialist in glaucoma, Mr Kin Sheng Lim, about the iridotomy procedure and what to expec...

For many elderly individuals, aches and muscle stiffness are a common, even daily, occurrence. However, whilst this can be a normal sign of ageing, sudden stiffness can be indicative of immune-musculo...

BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia), also known as prostate enlargement, produces urinary symptoms including a frequent urge to urinate, an inability to fully empty the bladder and difficulty starting ...

Mr Harry Powell, leading consultant ENT surgeon, provides an expert post-operative care guide for middle ear surgery, the term for various surgical procedures that treat problems or conditions which a...

Leading consultant oral and maxillofacial surgeon Mr Peyman Alam gives an all-you-need-to-know guide to neck lumps and when to see a specialist in this informative article.

Highly respected vascular surgeon, Mr Paul Baskerville explains how it is possible to remove bulging veins from your hand if you find them unsightly.