Medical Conditions

  Obesity refers to the state of being very overweight with a lot of body fat. It is one of the most common medical conditions in the UK, with an estimated 1 in every 4 adults considered to be obese and 1 in every 5 children aged 10 to 11. Risk factors for obesity include overeating, inactivity, certain medications or...

  Heartburn and acid reflux is when you have a burning feeling in the chest caused by stomach acid travelling up to the throat. Many people experience acid reflux from time to time, especially after eating certain foods. However, when your acid reflux is a long-term problem, it’s known as gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD/GERD). There are things you can do...

  Diarrhoea is a condition that describes stools that are loose and passed more frequently than what is typical for an individual. Most people will experience diarrhoea at some point in their life, even multiple bouts of diarrhoea - usually due to illness.  Whilst diarrhoea is normally temporary and can often clear up on its own, the symptoms can be...

Having gas in your gut is normal, but sometimes it can come with uncomfortable symptoms like pain or excessive burping. Trapped wind can be caused by a whole range of factors, including eating too quickly, wearing tight clothing or even an underlying health condition like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or lactose intolerance.  There are plenty of ways to prevent and...

  Constipation is when you’re unable to pass stool (poo) less than 3 times per week. You may also be straining when you use the toilet, and your stool is likely to be large, dry, hard or lumpy. It’s common and it affects people of all ages, including babies, children and adults.  There are many reasons why constipation happens, for...

  Erectile dysfunction (ED), sometimes referred to as impotence, is a common problem that many men face, but it’s more prevalent in men over the age of 40. Thankfully, it’s usually nothing to worry about – even so, it can be distressing. It’s defined by the inability to achieve and maintain an erection long enough to have sex. All men...