News from the world of totalhealth
I hope that you will be interested in the latest content written in plain English for our patient-facing website www.totalhealth.co.uk. These helpful articles by top UK Consultants discuss seasonal health news and treatment options alongside our usual informative, patient-facing content.
Winter colds, flu, and chest infections – differentiating between the wintry ailments
At this time of year many of us will succumb to the perils of winter. This article from Consultant Respiratory Physician, Lieske Kuitert, informs us that the swine flu virus of the last two years reached pandemic proportions and does not show signs of slowing down this winter. Pregnant women or people with existing chronic health problems should make themselves aware of the symptoms.
Swine flu circulates at the same time as seasonal winter influenza although there may be additional symptoms. The symptoms of a viral respiratory infection (the common cold) are runny nose, sore throat…. (Read more)
At this time of year the implications of a lack of sunlight go beyond feeling SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) to serious physical medical problems resulting from a lack of Vitamin D. Health implications for moving North… do you need more sunshine? explains the impact that a lack of Vitamin D can have.
Diabetic eye disease – screening and treatment options
There is a worldwide increase in diabetes which, over time, can lead to damage in many organs of the body. Diabetes can lead to damage in the eye called Diabetic Retinopathy…. (Read more)
The benefits of minimally invasive keyhole heart surgery
There is compelling evidence that newer heart surgery techniques offer real advantages for patients. Unfortunately, many of these advances have not been widely employed to date in the UK…. (Read more)
Bowel Cancer Screening
Grow a beard for bowel cancer? That is what Radio 2 DJ Chris Evans is doing this December. In July Chris was tested for bowel cancer and was shocked when doctors found pre-cancerous growths. To familiarise yourself with the simple test for bowel cancer click here.
The presentation of bowel cancer may vary from no symptoms at all to worrisome complaints. There is good evidence that screening for colorectal cancer saves lives, and equates.… (Read more)
About totalhealth
There is no shortage of health information available on the internet and sometimes when quantity overtakes quality, there can be too much. The information on www.totalhealth.co.uk is written by senior doctors who are all experts in their chosen medical field. It is written in plain English and is intended to provide the general public with the information that they want and need to know. In an era of 'patient choice' it is important that patients, friends and relatives have access to authoritative, trustworthy medical information and www.totalhealth.co.uk provides this.
For more information please contact Natalie Awdry.
natalie@totalhealth.co.uk
01865 339402