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  • Thalassaemia – FAQs

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    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is thalassaemia? Thalassaemia is an inherited blood disorder that affects the body’s ability to produce normal haemoglobin, leading to anaemia and reduced oxygen delivery to tissues. 2. What causes thalassaemia? Thalassaemia is caused…

  • Kidney Stones – FAQs

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    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What are kidney stones? Kidney stones are hard deposits of minerals and salts that form inside the kidneys. They can vary in size and may cause significant pain when passing through the urinary tract.…

  • Fatty Liver Disease – FAQs

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    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is fatty liver disease? Fatty liver disease is a condition where excess fat accumulates in liver cells. It is common and often detected incidentally on blood tests or imaging. In early stages, liver…

  • Haemochromatosis – FAQs

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    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is haemochromatosis? Haemochromatosis is a condition in which the body absorbs too much iron from food, leading to excess iron being stored in organs such as the liver, heart, pancreas, and joints. 2.…

  • Lactose Intolerance – FAQs

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    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is lactose intolerance? Lactose intolerance is a digestive condition in which the body is unable to properly digest lactose, the natural sugar found in milk and dairy products. This happens because of low…

  • Coeliac Disease – FAQs

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    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is coeliac disease? Coeliac disease is an autoimmune condition in which eating gluten triggers an immune reaction that damages the lining of the small intestine. This damage affects nutrient absorption. 2. What causes…

  • Vitamin B12 Deficiency – FAQs

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    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is vitamin B12 deficiency? Vitamin B12 deficiency occurs when the body does not have enough vitamin B12 to support red blood cell production, nerve function, and brain health. It can lead to anaemia…

  • Iron Deficiency – FAQs

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    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is iron deficiency? Iron deficiency occurs when the body does not have enough iron to produce healthy red blood cells. This reduces the blood’s ability to carry oxygen and may lead to iron…

  • Ingrown Toenail – FAQs

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    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is an ingrown toenail? An ingrown toenail occurs when the edge or corner of a toenail grows into the surrounding skin, causing pain, redness, swelling, and sometimes infection. It most commonly affects the…

  • Stye – FAQs

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    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is a stye? A stye (also called a hordeolum) is a painful, red lump on the eyelid caused by a bacterial infection of an eyelash follicle or oil gland. 2. What causes a…