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5 Common Visual Problems – When to Worry and When to See a Doctor 1. Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) What it is: Inflammation of the clear tissue covering the white of the eye. When to worry Increasin...
How Many People Are on Dialysis or Have a Kidney Transplant in the UK? Nearly 73,000 adults in the UK are receiving kidney replacement therapy (KRT) for end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). ‘KRTR...
How Many Patients Start Dialysis Each Year in the UK? Understanding the scale of kidney failure is vital for healthcare planning and patient awareness. According to the 27th Annual UK Kidney Associati...
5 Common Symptoms of Diabetes – When to Worry and When to See a Doctor Frequent urination (polyuria): High blood sugar causes the kidneys to work harder to remove excess glucose from the blood. ...
5 Common Symptoms of COPD – When to Worry and When to See a Doctor Shortness of breath: People with COPD often experience difficulty breathing, especially during physical activity. As the diseas...
5 Common Symptoms of Heart Failure – When to Worry and When to See a Doctor Shortness of breath: People with heart failure often feel breathless during activity or while lying flat. This happens...
5 Common Symptoms of CKD – When to Worry and When to See a Doctor No symptoms: The most common symptom of CKD is none. In its early stages (CKD1-3B) it is a ‘silent disease’ that can...
Do I Have Flu, COVID-19 or a Cold? (Know the Signs) In other words, what’s the difference between COVID, flu, and a cold? Not alot. You cannot reliably, as they are similar illnesses caused by r...
COVID-19: When to Worry and When to See a Doctor While most cases of COVID-19 are now manageable at home, knowing the difference between a “rough cold” and a medical emergency is vital. Be...
Where is kidney pain felt? Key Facts Kidney pain is usually felt in your mid-back, under the ribs, to either side of your spine (i.e.where the kidneys are, see diagram below) It can be caused by kidne...
