It is never too late to start looking after your heart but the earlier you start the better the long term outcome. 80% of heart disease is preventable so get started today on improving your long-term health. By your 50’s your health plan needs to go into higher gear After the menopause with no oestrogen […]
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There are 4 major vital signs and blood pressure is one of them- The others are heart rate, breathing rate, and body temperature. These vital signs can help give a good idea of how well the body and its organs are performing. Changes in vital signs can indicate an underlying health problem or a need
What is Gout? Gout is a type of arthritis caused by an accumulation of uric acid and crystals in the joints which lead to inflammation causing pain, redness, heat, and swelling. Uric acid is normally found in the body as a by- product of the way the body breaks down proteins called purines. The cause
What is a bunion? A bunion is a bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of your big toe. It forms when your big toe pushes against your next toe, forcing the joint of your big toe to get bigger and stick out. The skin over the bunion might be red and
What is Athletes foot? A very common fungal infection usually affecting the feet, especially between the toes. Up to 70% of the population have it at some time. People who have diabetes get it more frequently and it is more important that it is treated early to prevent any infection getting into the cracks. Men
Anatomy of the ankle The ankle joint is a hinged joint formed by the meeting of three bones. The end of the shinbone of the lower leg (tibia) and a parallel small bone on the outside of the leg (fibula) meet a large bone in the foot, called the talus, to form the ankle. The
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Achilles tendon rupture This is one of the most common tendon injuries that occurs in sport. The rupture can be partial or total. The tendons show some signs of degenerative changes and weakness after the age of 30 and so rupture is most common in the 30-50 age group. Rupture may happen after resuming sport
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Achilles tendonitis is now generally referred to as Achilles tendinopathy. This is a common condition that occurs when the large tendon that runs down the back of your lower leg becomes irritated and inflamed. The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body. It connects your calf muscles to your heel bone(calcaneum) and is
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extracts from Mr Adam Rumion FRCS Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is caused by degeneration of the articular cartilage of a joint. Primary osteoarthritis is when the the degenerative changes occur without a specific cause. Post-traumatic arthritis occurs after an injury, which may have occurred many years previously. An injury may damage the cartilage directly. Pieces of the
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Extracts from Mr Richard Sinnerton FRCS – Shoulder specialist London Sometimes people will wake up with an acutely painful shoulder for no particular reason at all: they have not had a fall or overdone anything they can remember. They can barely move and painkillers do not seem to touch the pain. There are just two
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