1. FAQ - Non - cancerous testicle problems FAQs

   19/04/16

   non-cancerous testicle problems. Epididymitis What is it? An inflammation of the epididymis, the tube that ... epididymis, the condition is known as epididymo-orchitis. What are the main symptoms? Severe pain in the ... scrotum A swollen area that may feel hot to the touch Fever What's the risk? It's unusual, ... More

2. FAQ - Type 2 Diabetes FAQs

   25/07/18

   What is diabetes? Read our Diabetes FAQs  for more on the symptoms of diabetes and the health ... told I’m pre-diabetic, what does this mean? There are number of phrases thrown around which basically ... pay for prescriptions. What happens when blood sugar gets too high? In type 2, high blood pressure ... More

3. FAQ - Diabetes FAQs

   19/11/20

   makes sense for all of us to understand the basics. What’s more, the best advice on diet and exercise is ... much the same whether you are trying to avoid diabetes or already have it. What is diabetes? Diabetes ... is a condition that causes your blood sugar level to become too high. Great. But what does that mean? ... More

4. FAQ - Skin Problems FAQs

   04/03/22

   What is it? Acne causes spots to develop on the skin, usually on the face, back and chest. It is most ... common in teenagers and young adults. What causes it? Acne is caused when tiny holes in the skin, known ... can infect these follicles leading to collections of pus. What is the treatment? Wash the area with ... More

5. FAQ - Type 1 Diabetes FAQs

   25/07/18

   You can't avoid type 1 diabetes. What is diabetes? Read our Diabetes FAQs  for more on the ... complications. What happens when blood sugar gets too high? If levels get too high in type 1, it can lead to ... onset type 1 know about it is a when they have a DKA. What happens when blood sugar gets too low? ... More

6. FAQ - Digestive Problems FAQs

   14/04/16

   flatulence. Heartburn What is it? Heartburn or Gastro Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD) is that burning ... walls are specially designed to withstand the acid but the walls in our throats are not. What are the ... symptoms? Heartburn Regurgitation of acid into your throat and mouth Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) What ... More

7. FAQ - Winter colds and flu

   18/01/21

   as planned.) What should I do if I need a GP over the winter? The NHS National Emergency Pressures ... try:  self-care- what can you do yourself? (Check out our self-care tips for a cold below.) NHS Choices ... pharmacies or supermarkets. A pharmacist can advise on what’s best for you. Decongestant sprays or tablets ... More

8. FAQ - Mindfulness

   18/01/21

   autopilot by noticing what’s going on in the moment you’re living in. Look up. Listen. Observe. If you can ... What is mindfulness? If you feel like you’re always in a headlong rush, Mindfulness or ... This is about being aware of what you're doing when you're doing it. For example, you could ... More

9. FAQ - Phimosis FAQs

   04/03/22

   What is it? An unusually tight foreskin that cannot be drawn back from the head of the penis. What are ... too tight. Severe phimosis can make erections painful.  What's the risk? Only uncircumcised men ... can become infected. What causes it? Thrush infections, which make the foreskin scarred. Balanitis ... More

10. FAQ - HPV virus FAQs

    13/07/18

    virus. You can read about vaccination on the HPV vaccination FAQs page. What diseases are caused by HPV? ... More

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