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Dupuytren’s contracture is a condition affecting the hand and fingers, which can leave the patient unable to straighten their fingers. Experienced orthopaedic surgeon Mr Andrew Fitzgerald explains.

Many injuries can befall the knee. Hoffa’s syndrome is one potentially painful issue that involves the pad of fatty tissue under the knee cap. Innovative trauma and orthopaedic surgeon Dr Arj Imbulden...

Many of us experience ectopic heartbeats without any cause for concern, but when are they considered dangerous? Dr Boon Lim explains all you need to know about these abnormal heartbeats and when to se...

A stuffy nose is something that bothers us all at some point, particularly when we have a cold. However, for some people a stuffy or congested nose is an ever-present problem and they need to see a no...

Urine pregnancy tests may not be a set-in-stone result when it comes to determining whether or not your pregnant. The opposite can be revealed via a blood test, due to the different qualities the subs...

Having phimosis isn't something to worry about, and for many young boys, a "wait-and-see" approach can be all that's needed until the skin around the glans naturally loosens. However, for others, a bi...

Both lipomas and cysts can feel quite similar during their early stages, but would you be able to spot the difference? One of our leading dermatologists Dr Dev Shah explains how to recognise both and ...

Teenagers can have mood swings and concentration problems, but what if these were also symptoms of a thyroid disorder? Dr Vanderpump talks hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism and Grave's disease in childr...

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 cau...

Decongestant nasal sprays, if used correctly, provide much-needed relief. On the other hand, they can result in undesirable side effects when used too often or for too long. Mr Prince Modayil, a leadi...