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girl opening mouth for doctor to inspect tonsils

By Mr Prince Modayil
09.11.18
Otolaryngology / ENT

Treating tonsillitis: is surgery necessary?

Tonsillitis is a rather common condition, usually caused by a viral infection. While it mostly affects children, it can be experienced in adults too. Expert ENT doctor Mr Prince Modayil explains how tonsillitis is treated, and when a tonsillectomy might be considered.

By Mr Raj Lakhani
08.10.18
Otolaryngology / ENT

Getting your ears pinned back – how does it work?

The ears, as with any facial feature, come in all shapes and sizes and for some they can appear as very prominent or protruding. Some people will choose to have surgery to create natural-looking ears. This procedure is called an otoplasty, which Mr Raj Lakhani, a top ENT surgeon, is an expert in. Here he explains what an otoplasty is, how it is performed and the risks involved.

By Mr Stefano Giuliani
05.09.18
Paediatric surgery

Abdominal pain in children and infants

Tummy aches are fairly common in children and infants, but sometimes abdominal pain can be more serious and requires medical attention. Mr Stefano Giuliani, a leading paediatric surgeon, explains some common causes of abdominal pain in children and infants and how to recognise it.

By Mr Raj Lakhani
09.08.18
Otolaryngology / ENT

What if I’m not happy with my nose job?

Have you just gone in for rhinoplasty surgery, but haven’t ended up with the nose you’ve always dreamed of? Is your nose still swollen from the operation? Are you worried it all went wrong? We talked to top ENT surgeon and facial plastic surgery expert Mr Raj Lakhani, who answered a question asked by many patients: what if I’m not happy with my nose job?

By Mr Christian Barnick
17.07.18
Obstetrics & gynaecology

Endometriosis: getting the right diagnosis and treatment

Leading obstretrician and gynaecologist Mr Christian Barnick explains how endometriosis can affect women, how an accurate diagnosis can be made with the right help, and what treatment options are available.

By Mr Stefano Giuliani
10.07.18
Paediatric surgery

Appendicitis in children: signs to watch out for

Appendicitis can be a serious problem at any age. With all the tummy aches that children may experience, it can be hard to spot. Mr Stefano Giuliani, leading London-based paediatric surgeon, gives us the low-down on how appendicitis in children is diagnosed and what can be done about it.

Endometriosis treatments may include watch & wait, surgery or medicine.

By Mr Christian Barnick
06.07.18
Obstetrics & gynaecology

Endometriosis: what treatment is right for me?

If you are diagnosed with endometriosis then the question of what treatment to have is different for each person. We spoke to consultant gynaecologist Mr Christian Barnick to find out what treatment options are available for endometriosis, and when each option might be considered.

By Mr Christian Barnick
06.07.18
Obstetrics & gynaecology

How common is endometriosis in women?

Endometriosis is a rarely discussed condition but it is estimated to be present in 35% of all cases of infertility in women. We asked consultant gynaecologist Mr Christian Barnick for an explanation of what it is, who it affects, what symptoms to look out for, what problems it may cause and how it is diagnosed.

By Mr Christian Barnick
28.06.18
Obstetrics & gynaecology

An expert's guide to uterine fibroids

Mr Christian Barnick and his team are experts in diagnosing and treating uterine fibroids - the most common benign growth found in women of child-bearing age. Here he explains the symptoms and how they can be treated.

By Mr Colin Nnadi
30.05.18
Orthopaedic surgery

What causes lower back pain and when should I be worried?

If you have lower back pain, it’s important to visit a doctor to check that it isn’t indicative of a wider issue. In this article top spinal surgeon Mr Colin Nnadi explains what treatments might be offered, and in what situations surgery might be necessary.

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