Conditions A–Z

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Straightforward, medically reviewed information — symptoms, causes, what works, and when to get help.

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Dry eye

Dry eye disease happens when your tears can’t keep the eye surface comfortable — usually because the oily laye…

Blepharitis

Blepharitis is inflammation of the eyelid margins — crusty, red, itchy lids, often worse on waking. It’s chron…

Weight & obesity

When weight starts affecting health — blood pressure, blood sugar, joints, sleep, energy — it becomes a medica…

Erectile dysfunction

Difficulty getting or keeping an erection affects around half of men over 40 at some point. It’s very treatabl…

Hair loss (male pattern)

Male pattern hair loss is hormonal and genetic, affecting half of men by 50. Evidence-based treatments exist —…

Tiredness & low energy

Persistent tiredness is one of the most common reasons people see a GP. Often it’s lifestyle and recoverable; …

Male hormone health

Fatigue, low libido and low mood can reflect low testosterone — but many other causes exist too, which is why …

Premature ejaculation

Finishing sooner than you or your partner would like is common and treatable with prescription options and pra…

Acne

Acne affects most teenagers and many adults. Persistent or scarring acne responds well to prescription treatme…

Hay fever & allergies

Seasonal allergic rhinitis causes sneezing, itchy eyes and a blocked nose when pollen counts rise — very treat…

Stop smoking

Quitting smoking is the single best thing you can do for your health. Combining behavioural support with nicot…

Thrush

Thrush is a common yeast infection causing itching and discharge. It is easily treated with antifungal medicin…

Genital herpes

Genital herpes causes recurrent painful blisters. Antiviral tablets shorten outbreaks and can reduce how often…

Period delay

Prescription tablets can safely postpone a period for holidays, exams or events — if started at the right time…

Acid reflux & heartburn

Reflux happens when stomach acid flows back into the oesophagus — causing burning, bloating and a sour taste. …

Migraine

Migraine is more than a headache — it often includes nausea, light sensitivity and throbbing pain on one side.…

Travel health & malaria

Travel medicines prevent malaria, motion sickness and common travel-related illness — planned weeks before dep…

Cystitis & UTI

Bladder infections cause burning urination and frequent urges to pass urine — common in women and usually quic…

Eczema & dermatitis

Eczema causes itchy, inflamed skin that flares with triggers like stress, soaps and weather. Most mild-to-mode…

Genital warts

Genital warts are caused by HPV and appear as small lumps or clusters. They are treatable with prescription to…

PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome)

PCOS affects around 1 in 10 UK women — irregular periods, excess hair, acne and weight difficulty. Diagnosis n…

Sleep apnoea

Obstructive sleep apnoea causes repeated breathing pauses during sleep — loud snoring, daytime sleepiness and …

Endometriosis

Endometriosis is tissue similar to womb lining growing outside the uterus — causing painful periods, pain duri…

Jet lag

Jet lag happens when your body clock is out of sync after crossing time zones — causing poor sleep, fatigue an…

Type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes means blood sugar stays too high — often linked to weight, diet and inactivity. Many people ar…

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

IBS causes recurring tummy pain, bloating and bowel habit changes — often triggered by stress, diet or gut sen…

Iron deficiency anaemia

Low iron causes tiredness, breathlessness and pale skin — common in menstruating women and after blood loss. N…

Vitamin B12 deficiency

Low B12 causes fatigue, pins and needles and low mood — common in older adults, vegans and people with absorpt…