Find out about jaundice, where the skin and the whites of the eyes turn yellow. It’s caused by a build-up of a substance called bilirubin.
Category archives: Health
IMPETIGO
Find out about impetigo, a skin infection that’s very contagious but not usually serious. Read about the symptoms and when to get medical help, plus how it can be treated and prevented.
ICHTHYOSIS
Find out about ichthyosis, a condition that causes widespread and persistent thick, dry, \”fish-scale\” skin.
IBUPROFEN
Read about ibuprofen, a painkiller available over the counter without a prescription.
HAIR LOSS
Hair loss can have many causes. Alopecia is the general medical term for hair loss. Find out when to see a GP and what treatments are available.
HAIR DYE REACTIONS
Reactions to hair dye are avoidable if you follow some simple safety advice. This page offers advice to anyone who uses permanent or semi-permanent hair dye, especially the darker-coloured dyes.
HAEMOPHILUS INFLUENZAE TYPE B (HIB)
Find out about haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), a bacterium that can cause a number of serious illnesses, particularly in young children.
GANGLION CYST
A ganglion cyst is a fluid-filled swelling that develops near a joint or tendon. The cyst can range from the size of a pea to the size of a golf ball.
GALLBLADDER REMOVAL
Read about gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy), including why it’s done, what’s involved and what the potential risks are.
GALLBLADDER CANCER
Understand more about gallbladder cancer, its symptoms, when to get medical help, testing and diagnosis, treatment and where to find help and support.