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NHS to roll out world-first blood test for cancer
People with lung and breast cancer – two of the most common forms of cancer - will be offered a ‘revolutionary’ new blood test, which will help speed up and personalise their treatment.
What are weight loss injections and are they safe?
Weight loss injections have been used by celebrities like Amy Schumer, Meghan Trainor, and Rebel Wilson - but are they really an option for everyone? The UK government is expanding access to weight loss jabs to some people to reduce obesity-related illnesses. This would mean that some so-called skinny-jabs - such as Wegovy - could be given at your local doctor's clinic rather than at a hospital. Here we look at which weight loss injections are already available, which may soon be, and what having the jabs entails.
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Signs and symptoms
It's often difficult to tell the difference between a symptom and a medical condition - do you just have indigestion or is it a stomach ulcer? Does your blurred vision have a simple explanation or should you get checked out for type 2 diabetes? Take a look through the expert information below covering some of the most common medical symptoms, to understand more about the cause of your problem.
Signs and symptoms
Tiredness
by Dr Rachel Hudson, MRCGP
Bones, joints and muscles
Muscle weakness
by Dr Philippa Vincent, MRCGP
Digestive health
Left upper quadrant pain
by Dr Caroline Wiggins, MRCGP
Signs and symptoms
Lumps in the groin
by Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGP
Managing conditions
From ACE inhibitors for high blood pressure, to steroids for eczema, find out what options are available, how they work and the possible side effects.
Digestive health
Stretching from your head to your bottom, the digestive system (made up of the gut, bowel and stomach) breaks down all that delicious food and drink, absorbing the useful nutrients and energy, whilst getting rid of the waste. It's a complex system that comes with various health concerns, from simple problems like constipation to disorders which may be lifelong, such as Crohn's disease.
Signs and symptoms
Trapped wind, gas and bloating
by Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGP
Digestive health
Irritable bowel syndrome
by Dr Rachel Hudson, MRCGP
Digestive health
Gastroenteritis
by Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGP
Digestive health
Piles
by Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGP