LUNG DISEASE

  Cataracts are when the lens, a small transparent disc inside your eye, develops cloudy patches.Over time these patches usually become bigger causing blurry, misty vision and eventually blindness. When we're young, our lenses are usually like clear glass, allowing us to see through them. As we get older, they start to become frosted, like [...]

  A hair transplant is a procedure to move hair to an area that's thin or bald. it's cosmetic surgery. A hair transplant is suitable for people with permanent baldness, the type that runs in families. A hair transplant is usually carried out under local anaesthetic and sedation, which means you'll be awake but will not feel any [...]

  A hair transplant is a procedure to move hair to an area that's thin or bald. it's cosmetic surgery. A hair transplant is suitable for people with permanent baldness, the type that runs in families. A hair transplant is usually carried out under local anaesthetic and sedation, which means you'll be awake but will not feel any [...]

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening is a way of checking if there's a bulge or swelling in the aorta, the main blood vessel that runs from your heart down through your tummy. This bulge or swelling is called an abdominal aortic aneurysm, or AAA. It can be serious if it's not spotted early on because it [...]

  Dizziness is a term used to describe a range of sensations, such as feeling faint, woozy, weak or unsteady. Dizziness that creates the false sense that you or your surroundings are spinning or moving is called vertigo. Dizziness is one of the more common reasons adults visit their doctors. Frequent dizzy spells or constant [...]

  A dental abscess is a collection of pus that can form inside the teeth, in the gums or in the bone that holds the teeth in place. It's caused by a bacterial infection. An abscess at the end of a tooth is called a periapical abscess. An abscess in the gum is called a [...]

  The flu is a viral infection caused by the influenza virus. It affects the respiratory system and can cause mild to severe illness. Sometimes it can lead to death. Each winter, during flu season, the virus spreads around the world. While it is possible to get the flu at other times of the year, [...]

  Lactose intolerance is a common digestive problem where the body is unable to digest lactose, a type of sugar mainly found in milk and dairy products. Symptoms of lactose intolerance usually develop within a few hours of consuming food or drink that contains lactose. They may include: farting diarrhoea a bloated stomach stomach cramps and pains [...]

  Hormones regulate various biological activities including growth, development, reproduction, energy use and storage, and water and electrolyte balance. They are molecules that act as chemical messengers in the body's endocrine system. Hormones are produced by certain organs and glands and are secreted into the blood or other bodily fluids. Most hormones are carried by [...]

  Vasculitis involves inflammation of the blood vessels. The inflammation can cause the walls of the blood vessels to thicken, which reduces the width of the passageway through the vessel. If blood flow is restricted, it can result in organ and tissue damage. There are many types of vasculitis, and most of them are rare. [...]