Articoli medici di Kings Oak Hospital - part of Circle Health Group

Mr Mahantesh Karoshi
06.02.20
Ginecologia e Ostetricia

Vaginal atrophy often happens after the menopause. It can also happen to women who breastfeed, take breast cancer medications or have recurrence risk-reducing intervention. Its symptoms include dryness and thinning of the vaginal skin Over the past ten years, a new treatment has been developed and is now used by leading consultant gynaecologists worldwide. Mr Mahantesh, a top consultant gynaecologist based in London, spoke with us and shared with us some ways it can be treated.

Dr Syed Ahsan
21.02.19
Cardiologia

Heart beating too fast?

Why is your heart beating so fast? We asked Dr Syed Ashan about a racing heart, the causes of a fast heartbeat and when a racing heart might indicate an underlying heart rhythm disorder.

Mr Mahantesh Karoshi
13.02.19
Ginecologia e Ostetricia

Do uterine polyps need to be removed?

For some women who have heavy periods every month, or bleeding in between their next cycle, it can be really frustrating but it could also be a uterine polyp. Leading gynaecologist Mr Mahantesh Karoshi explains more about the excessive growths found in the uterine lining and whether they need to be removed.

Mr Mahantesh Karoshi
08.02.19
Riproduzione assistita

Fertility after 35: Why egg quality matters as much as quantity

It’s a common misconception that if you’re a woman, your supply of eggs will run out by your early 40s. As consultant gynaecologist Mr Mahantesh Karoshi explains, quality matters more than quantity, which is why certain fertility treatments such as pre-implantation genetic screening and egg freezing are becoming increasingly popular.

Mr Ravinder Singh Natt
17.12.18
Otorinolaringoiatria

Hoarseness: always worth a visit to the doctor

If you have a hoarse voice, a quick trip to see an ENT doctor is always worth it, writes Mr Ravinder Natt. A hoarse voice is easy to investigate and you’ll get the results in minutes. Most of the time there’s nothing to worry about – but if the cause is something serious then an early diagnosis can make all the difference…

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Dr Syed Ahsan
29.10.18
Cardiologia

My heart has an extra beat - is it serious? All you need to know about ventricular ectopic beats

Expert cardiologist Dr Syed Ahsan discusses ventricular ectopic beats (extra heartbeats), a condition in which the heart experiences extra beats; how they can be spotted; and exactly when it's time to see a specialist.

Mr Henry Atkinson
04.10.18
Traumatologia

Knee replacement surgery: are there any risks or complications?

Total knee replacement surgery is a very popular and largely effective treatment for people suffering from severe knee arthritis and the associated reduced mobility and pain. Mr Henry Atkinson, a skilled orthopaedic surgeon, discusses the possible risks and complications that can occur in knee replacement surgery.

Dr Syed Ahsan
01.10.18
Cardiologia

Understanding POTS

POTS may seem like a strange name for a medical condition, but it is no laughing matter. Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome affects the patient’s heart and causes tiredness, light-headedness and even mood disorders. But what exactly is POTS? Renowned cardiologist Dr Syed Ahsan explains

Miss Jean McDonald
26.09.18
Urologia

What is interstitial cystitis? Ask an expert!

What does it mean if it hurts or burns when you pee? Do you need to go to the toilet more often than usual? Leading female urologist Miss Jean McDonald is here to explain interstitial cystitis (IC) and how it differs from a urinary tract infection.