10 snot (mucus) facts In this article, we will describe 10 facts about mucus (snot). Mucus is also called catarrh. 1. What is mucus? Mucus is primarily made up of water (about 95%), 3% protein, 1% salt, and other substances including lipids and various cells. The proteins include mucin and antibodies, which help mucus strands […]
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What are the 5 different types of skin disease (with photos)? There are 5 different types of skin disease. They can be categorised as either being caused by: Infection (bacterial, viral, fungal or parasites) Allergies (including drug) Autoimmune Cancer Genetic. Here are examples of the 4 different types of skin disease: 1. Infections Bacterial infections […]
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20 images of common skin diseases In this article, we will show 20 images of common skin diseases. All may present to a GP or dermatologist. 1. Acne Acne is commonly located on the face, neck, shoulders, chest and upper back 2. Cold sore This condition causes a red, painful, fluid-filled blister that appears near […]
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Can I see my NHS medical record? Unfortunately there is no single complete NHS medical record. But you can see parts of it – for example, at your GPs and hospital – and cobble most of it together. Note. Hospitals quite often lose some or all of your records, when they change computer systems. GPs […]
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How do I see a hospital consultant privately? In this article, we will describe how you can see a hospital consultant privately? To see a private consultant in the UK, you can try these steps: 1. Get a referral It’s best to ask your NHS (or private) GP for a referral letter to a hospital […]
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What’s the colour of normal urine? In this article we will describe what colour should urine be. So. What colour should urine be? The yellow colour of urine comes from a pigment called urochrome, which is produced during the breakdown of haemoglobin. Urine is usually pale straw or transparent yellow, but its colour can change […]
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10 faeces facts 1. What is faeces? Faeces (poo) is mostly water (about 70-75%). 2. Composition (other) There are alot of bacteria in poo. The remaining 25-30% is bacterial biomass, fibre, dead and live cells, mucus, and other solid materials like cellulose from vegetables. The bacteria in poo can be either living or dead, and […]
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NHS Regions and Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) These are the regional and subregional organisations which administer all aspects of the NHS in England. Subregional integrated care boards (ICBs) replaced clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) in the NHS in England on 1st July 2022. There are 42 of them. Here they are, divided by the 7 NHS […]
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10 questions and answers about STDs In this article we will provide 10 questions and answers about sexually-transmitted diseases (STDs). 1. Is there a difference between an STD and STI? In the very technical sense, yes. ‘STD’ stands for Sexual Transmitted Disease. ‘STI’ stands for Sexually Transmitted Infection. Practically, they are very similar (and equivalent) […]
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How to take a sexual history This page is mainly written for health professionals. The following questions are part of the 5P’s approach to taking a sexual history: Partners Practices Protection from STDs Past History of STDs Pregnancy Intention. Asking these questions facilitates your understanding of a patient’s HIV risk factors, identifies any screenings or […]
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