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By Dr Aathavan Loganayagam
25.06.20
Gastroenterology

Constipation: causes and when to seek help

It can certainly be unpleasant and even painful to live with chronic constipation especially if you have frequent excessive straining. But just when does constipation become severe enough to require a trip to see a specialist? One of London's top gastroenterologists Dr Aathavan Loganayagam explains more.

By Mr Sudhir Rao
18.06.20
Orthopaedic surgery

Preventing snow sports injuries: 9 tips from an orthopaedic surgeon

Mr Sudhir Rao, an orthopaedic surgeon, provides you with his professional advice for minimising your risk of injury while enjoying snow sports. By being mindful of certain factors and taking a few actions, you can lessen the risk of needing a visit to an orthopaedic surgeon.

By Mr Sudhir Rao
10.06.20
Orthopaedic surgery

Understanding types and causes of snow sports injuries

Snow sports are a relatively safe sporting activity but they still pose a risk of injuries. Mr Sudhir Rao, a consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon, provides you with an understanding of the types of potential injuries you could have while participating in snow sports and how they are caused.

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By Mr Jonathan Walczak
09.06.20
Orthopaedic surgery

What sports can I resume following a knee replacement?

Which sports are safe to play after undergoing a knee replacement and how long should you wait until being active again? Mr Jonathan Walczak, one of our top consultant orthopaedic surgeons who specialises in knee replacement, explains.

By Dr Gerald Coakley
08.05.20
Rheumatology

Felty’s syndrome: diagnosis, treatment and lifestyle changes

Although Felty's syndrome is rare, it can be severe. This rare disease affects the body's ability to fight infection. Fighting the cause of Felty's syndrome is difficult because the exact cause remains unknown, however, there are a range of lifestyle changes and treatment options that can improve symptoms. In this article, leading rheumatologist, Dr Gerald Coakley explains some of the options in more detail.

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By Dr Gerald Coakley
29.04.20
Rheumatology

Post-viral fatigue and COVID-19

Among survivors of COVID-19, severe post-viral fatigue symptoms are being reported. Dr Gerard Coakley provides insight into what we know about the biology of post-COVID-19 fatigue, how to manage it and how to get back to regular energy levels.

A woman is sat at a dinner table waiting for her food to be served.

By Dr Aathavan Loganayagam
09.04.20
Gastroenterology

SIBO with IBS: symptoms, treatment and diet

It may be hard to distinguish between SIBO and IBS as the symptoms are the same. Here, one of London's top gastroenterologists Dr Aathavan Loganayagam explains everything that you need to know about the condition, from diagnosis, diet and diet.

By Mr Jonathan Walczak
17.03.20
Orthopaedic surgery

Calf muscle strain: the causes and how to prevent it

No-one wants to suffer a calf muscle strain. It can prevent you from playing your favourite sports for a couple of weeks and it's overall a rather painful and uncomfortable ordeal. Orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Jonathan Walczak, explains exactly what causes a muscle strain in the calf muscle and how you can easily avoid it.

By Dr Aathavan Loganayagam
04.03.20
Gastroenterology

Living with constipation in IBS

Do you live with IBS and also suffer from constipation too? Our expert gastroenterologist Dr Aathavan Loganayagam is here with his tips on how you can relieve or improve bouts of constipation.

By Mr Jonathan Walczak
18.02.20
Orthopaedic surgery

Bursitis: types, symptoms and treatment

Bursitis occurs when fluid-filled sacks that cushion your joints become inflamed. Here, one of our expert orthopaedic surgeons Mr Jonathan Walczak explains the different types, their accompanying symptoms and how bursitis can be treated.

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