Urinary incontinence, or involuntary leakage of urine, is extremely common and can affect women at any age. Despite this, many women are embarrassed to talk about bladder leakage or assume that it is simply a normal part of pregnancy and having children, going through the menopause or getting older.
Liver disease is on the rise, in particular fatty liver disease, which is estimated to affect 20–30% of people in the UK, yet many people do not realise they have it until abnormal liver blood tests or an ultrasound scan of the abdomen reveal unexpected changes.
Fibroids affect millions of women, yet many live with symptoms for years before seeking advice, often assuming that heavy periods, bloating or pelvic discomfort are simply something they have to put up with.
Blood in the urine, known medically as haematuria, can be alarming, whether or not it appears with pain, urinary symptoms, or feeling unwell. Kidney, ureteric and bladder stones can also trigger sudden, severe pain, often alongside blood in the urine, nausea, infection, or difficulty passing urine, particularly when a stone blocks the flow of urine from the kidney to the bladder.
Bupa is proud to announce the unveiling of its new all-in-one health centre, Bupa Health Care Canary Wharf, bringing together primary care, specialist diagnostics, and dental services under one roof in the heart of London’s central business district – a workplace destination for over 130,000 people.
The 20,000 square foot site, based at 50 Bank Street, gives patients rapid access to specialist and medical care for treatment and wellbeing services so they can proactively stay on top of their health.
New Victoria Hospital is launching MEDITECH Expanse, a new electronic medical record (EMR) system, on April 1, marking an important step forward in patient safety and how we deliver care.
While younger adults still make up a minority of bowel cancer patients, cases in people aged under 50 have been rising in the UK and worldwide, prompting growing interest and research within the scientific community into why this is happening.
Persistent period pain or heavy bleeding is not something you simply have to live with. If your cycle regularly disrupts your work, relationships or quality of life, it may be a sign of underlying gynaecological conditions such as endometriosis, adenomyosis – or sometimes both.
If you live with bloating, cramping and unpredictable bowel habits, it is easy to assume the cause is IBS. However, for some women, these gut symptoms may be linked to endometriosis – and the two conditions can also coexist, with overlapping and easily confused signs.
Recognising when bowel symptoms may have a gynaecological cause can be a crucial step towards accurate diagnosis, more effective treatment, and lasting relief.
Have you noticed how everything hits women all at the same time? Just when you thought you had all the checks and balances perfectly aligned in midlife, here comes the menopausal transition to upset your equilibrium.
