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Everything you need to know about HPV
Around 4 in 5 UK adults will be infected with HPV during their lifetime.
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Abnormal cervical screening result — what's next?
If you have received an abnormal cervical screening result you may be feeling anxious or have questions.
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What are warts and how are they treated?
Warts are caused by infection with human papillomavirus virus (HPV).
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Understanding multiple sclerosis: from symptoms to treatment
Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects around 1 in 400 people in the UK.
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What is deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) refers to a blood clot (thrombus) in a deep vein in your body and is a potentially life-threatening condition.
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What you need to know about Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive condition that damages the brain. It is part of a group of diseases called neurodegenerative diseases.
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Sam shares her breast cancer journey - from fear and worry, to feeling safe and supported
Sam, a patient at Spire Healthcare, sat down with us to share her experience after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
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Paying for yourself
Paying for your own treatment is a quick and easy way to get immediate access to healthcare when you need it.
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Darren’s prostate cancer journey: from diagnosis to recovery with life-changing support
"Spire Healthcare gave me a whole new lease of life – I felt important, and I felt valued."
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Diarrhoea: causes, symptoms and treatment explained
Diarrhoea broadly refers to passing stools more often than usual and stools that are looser than what is normal for you.
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Food allergies: what are they and how are they treated?
Food allergies occur when your body’s immune system overreacts to harmless substances (allergens) you ingest.
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The best foods to help improve your digestive system
The digestive system breaks down the food you eat, allowing your body to absorb the energy and nutrients it contains.
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What you need to know about tuberculosis (TB)
TB or tuberculosis is an infectious disease that most commonly affects the lungs.
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How does private healthcare work?
Step by step process for getting private medical treatment.
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What you need to know about interstitial lung disease (ILD)
Interstitial lung disease (ILD) refers to a group of over 200 conditions that cause damage to the lungs.
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How you can manage your IBS
Around one in five adults in the UK have IBS and consequently experience gastrointestinal symptoms such as bloating and abdominal pain.
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Changes in bowel habits: what does it mean?
Most often, the causes for changes in bowel habits are not serious, though they may still need treatment.
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Five common indigestion myths dispelled
Around 40% of the UK population experiences indigestion every year.
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Eight signs you may need physiotherapy
Physiotherapy isn’t just for athletes or those recovering from an injury.
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What is endometriosis and how is it treated? Mr Mohan Kumar, Consultant Gynaecologist, explains
If you're experiencing pelvic pain, painful periods, and pain during and after intercourse, you might have endometriosis.
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Five ways to improve your balance
Balance problems are often associated with old age. However, your balance can start to deteriorate as early as your 30s.
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