From gallstones and hernias to varicose veins and digestive problems, our Spire experts provide insight and knowledge for a range of health conditions.
Varicose veins affect up to 20% of men and up to a third of women in the UK.
Read moreGetting older brings a host of changes to our bodies, including our eyelids.
Read moreSleep deprivation refers to not getting enough good quality sleep.
Read moreLiver cirrhosis refers to severe scarring of the liver.
Read moreDrinking excessive amounts of alcohol can have both short and long-term effects on your health and wellbeing.
Read moreAllergic rhinitis (hay fever) affects around one in four UK adults and is becoming increasingly common.
Read moreNipple discharge refers to fluid that leaks out of the nipple when you are not breastfeeding.
Read moreYour ability to smell and taste are closely linked as taste and smell information are carried to the same part of your brain.
Read moreThe digestive system breaks down the food you eat, allowing your body to absorb the energy and nutrients it contains.
Read morePiles, also known as haemorrhoids, are swellings that develop inside your back passage (rectum) or around your bottom (anus).
Read moreOver 120,000 hernia operations are performed every year in the UK, making it the most common surgery nationwide.
Read moreWhen David found out he had a hernia, he was worried what this meant for his love of boxing.
View videoYour blood’s clotting ability is important to help stop excessive and potentially dangerous bleeding when a blood vessel is injured.
Read moreA sore throat, cough and runny nose are symptoms most people recognise as having a cold or the flu.
Read moreIBS or irritable bowel syndrome is a common, chronic (long-term) condition that affects your large intestine.
Read moreKidney stones are fairly common and affect around one in 10 people in the UK.
Read moreIron is essential for almost every aspect of your health. This is because it is a critical part of your blood, which contains haemoglobin.
Read moreHeartburn is a common condition and refers to a burning sensation in your upper chest, specifically, behind or just below your breastbone.
Read moreGallstones are a fairly common condition that affects an estimated one in 10 adults in the UK.
Read moreRectal bleeding refers to passing blood through your back passage (rectum).
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