Blood Pressure
A-Z of most common illnesses and conditions Here is an A-Z of the most common illnesses and conditions. Condition Description Abdominal aortic aneurysm A swelling in the main blood vessel that runs fr...
A-Z medical words and abbreviations A Abdomen: The tummy area from the lower ribs to the pelvis. Abdominal: Of the abdomen. Abrasion: Typically non‑serious scrape or cut. Abscess: Pocket of pus that f...
10 Symptoms Men Should Not Ignore – And When to See a Doctor Studies show that men are less likely than women to see a GP, even when something’s clearly wrong. Whether it’s fear, embarrassment o...
The 8-Glass Myth: Why Everything You Know About Drinking Water and Hydration is Wrong The persistent myth that humans require “eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day” (the 8×8 rule) is ...
Hydralazine – a medicine for very high blood pressure Hydralazine is a blood pressure tablet usually only prescribed by hospital based hypertension specialist doctors. It is often used when thre...
5 Common Mental Health Symptoms – When to Worry and When to See a Doctor Mental health (MH) problems are common and can affect how people think, feel, behave, and cope with everyday life. Condit...
Functions of the Kidneys 4: Renin and Blood Pressure Control How the kidneys regulate long-term blood pressure Blood pressure is controlled over the long term by the kidneys. By adjusting how much sod...
How to take responsibility for your own health (5 steps) It’s really important to take responsibility for your own healthcare, especially if you’ve recently been diagnosed with a chronic d...
Amlodipine – a tablet used for high blood pressure Amlodipine is a tablet for high blood pressure. What is amlodipine? Amlodipine is a commonly used blood pressure medication prescribed to treat...
Doxazosin – a tablet for high blood pressure and prostate problems Doxazosin is a tablet used for high blood pressure and prostate problems. It is therefore especially useful in older men. What ...
