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Hernia
Mr Myutan Kulendran

By Mr Myutan Kulendran
31.10.24
GP (general practitioner)

Hernia: the symptoms and treatment

A hernia is when an internal body component, often a part of an organ, starts to extrude through a weakness or fault in the muscle or tissue wall. They are most common in the torso, particularly the abdomen and groin areas. Some hernias can be left alone, but some will need to medical intervention for the comfort and health of the patient. In this article, a consultant laparoscopic general surgeon explains what is a hernia and how it can be treated.

cholesterol levels
Dr Federica Boecklin

By Dr Federica Boecklin
31.10.24
GP (general practitioner)

How to manage cholesterol levels

High cholesterol levels , also known as hypercholesterolemia, mean that there is too much fat in the blood. It can be caused by eating fatty and oily foods, a lack of physical exercise, being overweight, smoking tobacco and excessively drinking alcohol. There is a genetic propensity for it. Too much cholesterol can block your veins and arteries, which can make you vulnerable to heart attacks, strokes, and cardiac diseases. There may not be symptoms, but high cholesterol can be detected with a blood test. In this article, a specialist in integrative medicine goes over the ways in which cholesterol levels can be managed.

Primary care and sports medicine combine to provide comprehensive care for all patients at all levels of physical activity.
Written by Top Doctors

Written by Top Doctors
GP (general practitioner)

Primary care and sports medicine: An overview

Primary care and sports medicine intersect to provide comprehensive care for individuals at all levels of physical activity, from everyday fitness enthusiasts to elite athletes. Sports medicine within a primary care setting focuses on preventing, diagnosing, and managing musculoskeletal injuries and optimising physical health for improved performance and long-term wellness.

A girl with low self-esteem who needs to build her confidence
Dr Siyana Shaffi

By Dr Siyana Shaffi
29.10.24
GP (general practitioner)

Building confidence: overcoming low self-esteem in teens

Being a teenager is tough – and also, unfortunately, completely unavoidable. During the turbulence of adolescence, teens go through a lot of confusing changes in their bodies and their hormones. This can cause changes in mood, habits, likes, and behaviour. However, your teen isn’t going through it alone; their peers and friends will also be going through this process, affecting their relationships and friendships. All of this can be difficult to adjust to, and their self-esteem may suffer as a result.

Woman has had deep vein thrombosis (DVT) treatment.
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Written by Top Doctors
GP (general practitioner)

The importance of early detection and management of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in primary care

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a serious condition where a blood clot forms in the deep veins, usually in the legs. Left untreated, it can lead to life-threatening complications, such as a pulmonary embolism, which occurs when a clot breaks loose and travels to the lungs. Early detection and management of DVT are critical in primary care to prevent these complications and improve patient outcomes.

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