Constipation is common and can affect anyone. It’s when you pass hard, dry stools less frequently than your normal passing of bowel movements. It is also associated with symptoms of straining or having pain when you pass stools and abdominal discomfort, bloating and nausea. There can be varying reasons for someone to be constipated, […]
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Period pain is the pain that occurs during your monthly menstrual cycle and it is extremely common. Up to three quarters of young women and up to a half of adult women experience some discomfort or pain during their period. Some of the symptoms include: Cramping or aching in the lower parts of your body […]
Feminine Itching “down below” can be very unpleasant and frustrating. Feminine itching occurs around the vulvovaginal area so both on the inside and the outside. There are a range of common causes for this itch and it does not necessarily have anything to do with poor hygiene. What could be causing the itching down […]
Hayfever is an allergic reaction to air-borne substances like pollens. This results in causing sneezing, sinus pressure, itchy and watery eyes, runny nose, and congestion. Unlike its name, a person suffering from hayfever is not allergic to hay, and this allergy is not symptomized by fever. Hay fever is also called Allergic rhinitis. If you […]
Vaginal thrush is a common yeast infection that most women experience at some point in their life. You can get thrush at any age, but it’s most common in women who are in their 30s and 40s. What causes it? Vaginal thrush is caused by yeast from a group of fungi called Candida. It […]
Cystitis is inflammation of the bladder generally caused by a bacterial infection. It is also more common in women – 1 in 2 women have a case of it in their lifetime. However, It usually is nothing serious and a mild case can resolve itself within a few days without any treatment. Although, the symptoms […]
Insomnia the inability to obtain sufficient sleep; difficulty in falling or staying asleep; sleeplessness “It is estimated that 1 in 3 of us will suffer from insomnia at some point in our lives” Signs and symptoms Finding it hard to fall asleep Lying awake at night Waking up several times during the night Waking up […]
Sleep hygiene refers to various practices and habits that enable you to have the best nights sleep. Practising good sleep hygiene is crucial for both your physical and mental health. Too little, or even too much sleep, as well as various factors surrounding your daily routine, can have a huge impact on your general quality […]
Gestational diabetes is high blood glucose that develops during pregnancy. Approximately in the UK 16 in 100 women will develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy. It can develop at any stage during pregnancy, however its more common during the second & third trimesters and disappears after giving birth. It is thought that the hormonal changes in […]
Diabetes is a serious health condition that affects 1 in 15 people in the UK. It’s a condition where the glucose level in your blood is too high, we all need glucose in our blood as this is what gives us energy. Our body receives this glucose when the carbohydrates we eat and broke down […]