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Q Severe arthritis in both elbows is really getting me down. I’m struggling with everyday tasks like carrying shopping. I had a steroid injection in both elbows a year or so ago and they worked wonder

Q After blood tests at my annual diabetic review, my GP referred me for an ultrasound as my liver blood tests were a bit raised. I’ve now had a text asking me to make an appointment as I have fatty ch

IT’S World Glaucoma Day on March 12, which is held annually to raise awareness for this eye condition. Glaucoma is an umbrella term for a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, which con

HELP! HE REGRETS HIS VASECTOMY Q Our son is 40. He had three children very young and then had a vasectomy. Sadly, his marriage broke down and he has been single for a long while. He has met a lovely n

Acute pancreatitis is where the pancreas becomes inflamed over a short period of time