Heartburn is a common problem that many people get from time to time. It usually feels like a burning pain in your chest or throat after eating certain foods or drinks. Most of the time, heartburn isn’t serious and can be managed with simple changes like avoiding spicy foods, eating smaller meals, or taking over-the-counter […]
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What is a normal bone biochemistry level? Calcium (Ca) = 2.2-2.6 mmol/L – below 1.8 or above 3.0 needs treatment; below 1.4 or above 3.5 needs treatment today. It is the primary mineral in bones and is crucial for bone health. About 99% of your body’s calcium is in your bones and teeth. The other […]
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What is a normal blood thyroid level? Normal thyroid blood tests TSH: 0.5 – 5.0 mU/L. This is the most important test. High or low TSH levels can indicate a thyroid problem Free thyroxine (T4): 8.0 – 18.0 pmol/L Free triiodothyronine (T): 3.8 – 6.0 pmol/L. Explanation Low TSH and high thyroxine (T4): may indicate an […]
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What is a urine test? There is not a single urine test. There are several. In this article, we will describe 3 important urine tests, and give their normal values. Urinary dipstick Colour – Straw Turbidity – Clear pH = 4.5-8. This is a wide range. But urine is normally acidic (i.e. 5.5-6.5) due to […]
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What is a Normal Weight? There is no such thing as ‘normal weight’ for a human. Even average weight has little meaning (unless it is expressed a as a range for someone of certain age, gender, race (and other demographic factors). In other words, normal weight varies based on demographic factors like age, gender, race, […]
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NHS Performance – Pre and Post COVID-19 Pandemic Before 2020, the NHS in England experienced increased demand alongside declining performance on its main waiting time measures. In many cases these pressures have increased following the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are the main key performance indicators (KPIs) pre and post pandemic. The data is taken from a […]
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How Many Patients Does a GP See Every Day? On average about 30. Yes, alot. They usually have 10 minute appointments. But time is needed between appointments to prepare for the next one, and review tests and other admin etc. In fact, in December 2024, one study of 840 GPs found that 31 was the […]
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When Are You Lightest In The Day? People are lightest early in the morning – just after waking up and before eating or drinking anything. 7-8am is a good time. This is because your body loses water weight overnight through breathing and sweating, and you haven’t yet consumed any food or beverages to add to […]
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10 Common Foot Problems with Pictures – When to Worry and When to See a Doctor Cellulitis Here are 10 common foot problems, their symptoms, and when to worry. 1. Plantar Fasciitis: Inflammation of the plantar fascia, causing heel pain, especially in the morning or after rest. See a doctor if pain persists or worsens. […]
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2% population seen by GPs every day in February 2025 (and number that didnt turn up) According to NHS England data, 29.7 million appointments were delivered by GPs in England in February 2025. In other words .. A staggering 2% of the population go to their GP every day” Same Day Appointments 44.1% of appointments in […]
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