Conditions A - Z
Our guides cover a huge range of conditions, all of which are written with the intent to help and inform you. You might find some of the answers you’re looking for in our conditions page, and become more informed on the medical condition you have or are curious about.
Conditions A - Z Advice & Guides
Obesity & Weight Loss - Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
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 underlying...
Obesity refers to the state of being very overweight with a lot of bod...
Tooth Decay - Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Tooth decay is an oral issue that is typically caused by too much sugar or not cleaning your teeth and gums properly. Tooth decay is quite common, with one in three adults being affected. When it comes to children, it is estimated that up to a quarter of young children have tooth decay. It usually impacts on average three to...
Tooth decay is an oral issue that is typically caused by too much suga...
Endometriosis - Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
Endometriosis is a long-term disease where tissue similar to the lining of your uterus grows outside of the womb. It can cause you to experience uncomfortable symptoms and can even interrupt your daily life. It commonly affects women between the ages of 25 and 40, but it can also affect younger women who are in their teenage years. Most women...
Endometriosis is a long-term disease where tissue similar to the linin...
Premature Ejaculation - Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Premature ejaculation (PE) is when a man ejaculates too quickly during sex, often before he or his partner wants it to happen. It's common, affecting around 20-30% of men at some point in their lives. It can happen because of things like feeling stressed, anxious, or because of problems in the relationship. Some men may also have physical reasons, like...
Premature ejaculation (PE) is when a man ejaculates too quickly during...
Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) – Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Post-finasteride syndrome (PFS) may develop in men who have taken finasteride, a medicine used to treat male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia) and an enlarged prostate. Finasteride is sold under the brand names Propecia and Proscar, or simply sold as generic finasteride. Finasteride works by preventing the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone that’s suggested to cause both conditions...
Post-finasteride syndrome (PFS) may develop in men who have taken fina...
Trapped Wind - Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
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...
Having gas in your gut is normal, but sometimes it can come with uncom...