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Paediatric urologists frequently encounter concerned parents who worry about the size of their child’s penis. It’s a topic that can cause unnecessary stress, often because of misunderstandings about w...

Chronic kidney disease is the term describing when the kidneys are not working properly. Leading consultant nephrologist, Professor Liz Lightstone discusses the possible causes, and how you can improv...

Mr Mohsin Dani is a leading consultant breast and oncoplastic surgeon who describes the possible causes of nipple discharge and talks us through his diagnosis and treatment process.

Phimosis, or tight foreskin, is an problematic issue which affects many men. Fortunately, consultant urologist Mr Rajesh Kavia is here to share some solutions to this condition.

Some people make an abnormal amount of protein in their blood or urine, which is known as a paraprotein. We've asked one of our top blood specialists Dr Jonathan Sive how it is detected and whether it...

If you've just had hernia surgery you may be wondering what happens next, when you can resume daily activities such as work and exercise. Luckily, leading consultant general surgeon Mr Himaz Marzook i...

In most cases, a cough is a simple reflex from the body to remove mucus, smoke or irritants from the airway. In some instances, however, certain types of coughs may indicate a more serious underlying ...

A loss of smell has proven to be an important aspect in detecting who has COVID-19, but how common is this symptom and who is most likely to experience it? After reading Professor Carl Philpott guidan...

Here, Dr David Game, a leading consultant nephrologist, explains to us what a low EGFR typically means in a routine blood test, outlines the main causes of low EGFR levels, and tells us how exactly a ...

When testicle pain becomes serious, it's important to seek medical advice. Senior urology consultant Mr Andrew Ballaro considers chronic testicular pain and what you should do if you have it.