What’s normal, what’s not! Earache
This may be sharp, dull or burning pain that comes and goes or is continuous. One or both ears may be affected, and children are most likely to experience it. Some earache won’t last long, but you...
View ArticleTrue or false? Sleep paralysis
1 Sleep paralysis is the inability to speak or move when you’re waking up. ■ True Although you’re awake, the body’s briefly paralysed. It can also occur before falling asleep. 2 Long-term sleep...
View ArticleWhat’s normal, what’s not! Frozen shoulder
This is a painful and restricting condition and usually occurs after a shoulder injury. It’s also common in people with diabetes. Unlike muscle pains which usually disappear after a short time, a...
View ArticleTrue or False? Dandruff
1. Dandruff is uncommon. ■ False. It is estimated that half of all people will experience dandruff at one point in their lives. 2. Dandruff is caused by poor hygiene. ■ False. The body sheds dead skin...
View ArticleWhat’s normal, what’s not! Headaches
We all get them now and then, caused by a number of things – from muscular strain and stress, to changes in blood flow. But around five per cent of headaches indicate something else is wrong. If you’ve...
View ArticleTrue or false? Endometriosis
1. Endometriosis only affects older women. ■ False. It can occur at any age. Endometriosis happens when small pieces of the womb lining are found outside the womb. 2. Sometimes there are no symptoms at...
View ArticleWhat’s normal, what’s not! Olfactory hallucinations
If everything around you smells sweet and you’re not standing in a rose garden, or perhaps you keep getting a whiff of something disgusting, you should see a GP. Olfactory hallucinations, or imagining...
View ArticleTrue or false? Tongue-tie
1. Tongue-tie is a form of shyness that stops children from speaking. ■ False. Tongue-tie is a problem that occurs when babies have too tight a piece of skin attaching the tongue to the floor of the...
View ArticleWhat’s normal, what’s not! Squints
Squints are really common. While one eye is looking forward, the other is looking in another direction. Many babies squint as their sight is developing. But if your child has a squint after the age of...
View ArticleTrue or false? Birthmarks
1. Birthmarks are permanent. ■ False. There are actually many different types of birthmark. Some of them are permanent, but others will often fade as the child grows up. 2. They are genetic and can...
View ArticleBladder sensitivity: Always Discreet promotion
Bladder sensitivity: Your guide to living life to the full Sometimes, little leaks happen. But when you’re out shopping with friends, hitting the gym or enjoying a day out with your family, the last...
View ArticleWhich Always Discreet for Sensitive Bladder product is right for you?
Which Always Discreet for Sensitive Bladder product is right for you? Sometimes, little leaks happen… Thanks to new Always Discreet for Sensitive Bladder, a range of products offering brilliant...
View ArticleWhich type of bladder weakness do you have?
All sorts of things play a part, such as childbirth, menopause and strenuous exercise, but understanding the different types and causes of bladder sensitivity can help you manage the condition....
View ArticleTalking to your partner about bladder sensitivity
When it comes to life’s worries and problems, sharing your concerns and thoughts with your other half can instantly make you feel better. As they say, a problem shared, is a problem halved! If you’ve...
View ArticleLiving With Bladder Sensitivity: Q & A With Dr Sarah Jarvis
We all know how tough it can be to talk to our close friends or GP about things that worry us or that are causing us embarrassment. If you’ve been experiencing bladder sensitivity, you may have been...
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