Nearly half of the UK population – around 28 million adults – lives with some form of chronic pain. A research analysis published by the BMJ in 2016 found that 43% of Brits are affected and, researchers say, that number is only likely to keep rising with our ageing population. With chronic pain described as ‘a major […]
xadmin
The best exercises for back pain
Back pain affects nearly everyone at some point in their life. Whether it’s due to a work-related injury or a slip and fall in the shower, back pain – and more specifically lower back pain – causes more global disability than any other condition. Yet despite how debilitating back pain can be, the good news is, […]
What is blood?
Authored by Dr Jacqueline Payne Reviewed by Dr John Cox Blood is made up of liquid (plasma) and various different types of cells. An average-sized man has about 5-6 litres of blood in his body; a woman has slightly less. Blood has many different functions – detailed below. Where is blood found? Blood is found in blood […]
Blood Clotting Tests
Authored by Dr Laurence Knott, Reviewed by Dr John Cox | Last edited 16 Nov 2017 | Certified by The Information StandardIn this series:Immune ThrombocytopeniaPurpuric RashesAntiphospholipid SyndromeThrombophilia Blood clotting tests are used to diagnose and assess bleeding problems and to monitor people who take warfarin or other anticoagulant medicines. IN THIS ARTICLE How does blood clot? What problems can occur? Blood clotting […]
Signs you may have anaemia
Authored by Gillian Harvey Published on: 4:14 PM 14-Sep-18 Reviewed by Dr Sarah Jarvis MBE Reading time: 4 min read We all feel a little tired and run-down from time to time. But if the feeling continues, or is excessive, you might start wondering whether something else is wrong. One common cause of feeling run-down is anaemia. Here we look at the […]