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Ask a top dentist: gum disease, bad breath and cosmetic dentistry

At Top Doctors, we like to take the opportunity to ask our experts your burning questions. Here, we ask leading dentist Mr Ali Abdellatif to explain the causes of bad breath, how our overall health affects our gums and teeth, and why we should avoid cosmetic dentistry.

Male runner stopping to catch his breath

By Mr Rishi Chana
04.02.20
Orthopaedic surgeon

Hip impingement: what is it and can it lead to osteoarthritis?

What exactly is hip impingement and is it serious? Mr Rishi Chana, a consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon based in London, explains what this condition is and how it can be treated to avoid it developing into worse conditions.

By Mr Simon Brewster
04.02.20
Urologist

What to expect from a prostate biopsy

A prostate biopsy is used to remove tissue samples from the prostate gland so that they can be examined for ruling in or out prostate cancer. We've asked one of our top urologists Mr Simon Brewster what happens before the biopsy and what occurs on the day.

By Mr Jason Smith
04.02.20
Surgeon

Dealing with sore or itchy skin when you have diarrhoea

Why does my bum get itchy and painful when I have diarrhoea? Mr Jason Smith explains what causes this irritating and quite often embarrassing problem and the ways we can prevent it from happening in the future.

A recently born baby, a few weeks old at most, is asleep on a blanket.

By Mr Juling Ong
04.02.20
Paediatric surgeon

Craniosynostosis: does it affect skull and brain growth?

Craniosynostosis affects the shape and size of your baby's head. The earlier its detected, the higher the chance of preventing the problems associated with this condition such as raised pressure in the head. Fortunately, treatment is available. In this article, Dr Juling Ong explains all about detecting and surgically treating craniosynostosis.

By Mr Dean Michael
03.02.20
Orthopaedic surgeon

What are the different types of hip impingement?

A common cause of hip problems in those who are sporty is hip impingement and it can affect adolescents and young adults. Here, one of our top orthopaedic surgeons Mr Dean Michael explains the different types and what causes them.

A close up of an elderly man's hands on the top of his walking stick. Many patients with Parkinson's disease require a walking aid for stability.

By Dr Prashanth Reddy
03.02.20
Geriatrician

The subtle signs of Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease has some easy to spot symptoms such as tremors and balance issues, but what are the more subtle signs that are harder to notice? Dr Prashanth Reddy explains all about the symptoms and testing involved in the diagnosis of Parkinson's in this article.

By Mr James Nicholl
03.02.20
Urologist

Carpal tunnel syndrome: warning signs, tests and common treatments

There may be warning signs in your day-to-day life which indicate the onset of carpal tunnel syndrome. Mr James Nicholl explains the various tests he commonly performs and which treatments are available for this condition.

A woman is sitting on a couch and holding her arms around her abdominal area due to discomfort caused by diverticular disease

By Mr Savvas Papagrigoriadis
03.02.20
Colorectal surgeon

Diverticular diseases: frequently asked questions

Patients with diverticular disease experience sacs along the large intestine and when these become inflamed or infected, the condition is recognised as diverticulitis. Mr Savvas Papagrigoriadis, a leading expert in diverticular disease, answers common questions about diverticular disease.

A boy and girl walking away from the camera. The boy is taller than the girl.

By Dr Helen Spoudeas
03.02.20
Paediatric endocrinologist

How to know if your child’s growth is normal

Are you wondering whether your child is growing as fast as they should be? Leading endocrinologist Dr Helen Spoudeas explains how to work out your child’s “target height” and how to use this to figure out if your child’s growth is normal.

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