General health

From gallstones and hernias to varicose veins and digestive problems, our Spire experts provide insight and knowledge for a range of health conditions.

General health articles

What's the difference between a cold and the flu?

A sore throat, cough and runny nose are symptoms most people recognise as having a cold or the flu.

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What is chronic pain and how is it treated?

Around a quarter of the population in the UK will experience chronic (long-term) pain at some point in their lives.

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Why would you need a colonoscopy and what is involved?

Consultant Gastroenterologist, Dr Mark Cox details what a colonoscopy procedure is, what it involves and why a person would have one.

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Pain when pooping

Pain when pooping could be a symptom of an underlying health condition.

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How alcohol can affect your liver

Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol can have both short and long-term effects on your health and wellbeing.

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Hay fever: what is it and how is it treated?

Hay fever affects around one quarter of all UK adults, making it one of the most common immune conditions,

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COPD treatment options: is endobronchial valve surgery right for you?

Dr Anneka Biswas says if you've been diagnosed with COPD, you can choose from a variety of treatment options.

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How to manage your eyelid bags: home remedies and surgery

Getting older brings a host of changes to our bodies, including our eyelids.

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Hernia Q&A

Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon, Mr Haney Youssef explains what a hernia is and how it's caused.

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How is obesity linked to diabetes?

The UK has one of the highest rates of obesity in Europe.

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Abnormal liver blood test: what does it mean?

Your liver is a large cone-shaped organ that sits in the upper right area of your abdomen.

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Understanding iron deficiency anaemia: causes and treatments

Anaemia is a condition where you haven’t got enough healthy blood cells to carry oxygen around your body.

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Shockwave lithotripsy: Procedure, benefits, risks and recovery

Professor Ben Grey, Consultant Urologist, says shockwave lithotripsy is a non-invasive treatment for kidney stones.

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Five common indigestion myths dispelled

Around 40% of the UK population experiences indigestion every year.

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Why am I always tired? Five possible causes of fatigue

Feeling tired is fairly common and can be caused by lots of different things, such as working too much or staying up too late.

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IBS explained: causes, symptoms and treatment

IBS or irritable bowel syndrome is a common, chronic (long-term) condition that affects your large intestine.

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Understanding insomnia: symptoms, causes and solutions

Getting a good night’s sleep can be challenging for a variety of reasons.

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Common causes of dizziness and how to treat it

Most people will feel dizzy at some point in their lives but frequent bouts of dizziness can be distressing.

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Blood clots: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment explained

Your blood’s clotting ability is important to help stop excessive and potentially dangerous bleeding when a blood vessel is injured.

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Understanding fibromyalgia: symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment

Fibromyalgia, also known as fibromyalgia syndrome, refers to a collection of symptoms, including body pain.

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Hernia repair surgery: procedure, benefits, risks and recovery

Mr Youssef says if you suffer pain or other symptoms from your hernia, he recommends you have it surgically repaired.

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