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An aneurysm occurs when the wall of a blood vessel weakens, causing it to bulge (swell). This can be dangerous if it gets bigger and ruptures (bursts)....
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Vaginal bleeding is the result of menstruation (a period) and usually happens every 21 to 35 days. Bleeding between normal periods is considered abnormal....
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When you swallow food, the muscles in your oesophagus (the tube from your mouth to your stomach) contract to push it along. A valve at the end of the oesophagus...
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The Achilles tendon is one of the largest tendons in the body connecting your calf muscles to your heel bone. The Achilles is needed to stand on tip toes...
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Your Achilles tendon connects your heel bone to your calf muscles. A complete tear across the tendon is called a rupture. It usually happens during sports...
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Acid reflux is what happens when acid in your stomach rises up your oesophagus (the muscular tube connecting your mouth to your stomach). This can lead...
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Also known as vestibular schwannoma, an acoustic neuroma, is a tumour that grows slowly from the covering on the vestibular nerve. This nerve runs from...
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Acoustic neuroma's, are rarer in children than in adults and are often associated with neurofibromatosis 2. The only confirmed risk factor for acoustic...
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Your AC joint is the joint at the top of your shoulder between your collarbone (clavicle) and your shoulder blade (scapula). The AC joint is needed for...
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Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is an umbrella term for a specific medical emergency: when the blood supplying the heart muscle is suddenly significantly...
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Acute liver disease occurs when onset is sudden and symptoms can be severe but last for a short period. When the liver stops functioning properly, this...
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Acute pancreatitis is a condition that comes on suddenly when the digestive enzymes of your pancreas become trapped and begin to digest the organ itself....
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At HCA UK, our team of expert optometrists and ophthalmology consultants specialise in the diagnosis and treatment of a range of sight disorders. These...
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Prolonged alcohol misuse can reduce the liver's ability to regenerate. ALD refers to liver damage caused by excess alcohol intake. It has three stages:...
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At HCA UK, our team of experts specialise in the diagnosis and treatment of a range of substance abuse addictions, including alcohol misuse. This is when...