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  • Hashimoto’s Disease – FAQs

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    This information is general only and does not replace advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is Hashimoto’s disease? Hashimoto’s disease is an autoimmune disorder in which the body’s immune system attacks the thyroid gland. Over time, this damage reduces the thyroid’s ability to produce hormones, often leading to hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone…

  • Hyperthyroidism – FAQs

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    This information is general only and does not replace advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is hyperthyroidism? Hyperthyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone. This speeds up metabolism, causing the body to work harder than normal and affecting many systems including the heart, muscles, and nervous…

  • Hypothyroidism – FAQs

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    This information is general only and does not replace advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is hypothyroidism? Hypothyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones. These hormones regulate metabolism, energy levels, and many bodily functions, so a deficiency can slow down body processes. 2. What are…

  • Type 2 Diabetes – FAQs

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    This information is general only and does not replace advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is type 2 diabetes? Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition where the body does not use insulin effectively (insulin resistance) and may not produce enough insulin. This leads to high blood sugar levels. It usually develops…

  • Type 1 Diabetes – FAQs

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    This information is general only and does not replace advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is type 1 diabetes? Type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition where the body’s immune system attacks and destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. Without insulin, the body cannot regulate blood sugar levels effectively, leading to high…

  • Labyrinthitis – FAQs

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    This information is general only and does not replace advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is labyrinthitis? Labyrinthitis is an inner ear condition where both the balance and hearing structures become inflamed, usually due to a viral infection. It causes vertigo, hearing changes, and sometimes tinnitus (ringing in the ear). 2. What…

  • Vestibular Neuritis – FAQs

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    This information is general only and does not replace advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is vestibular neuritis? Vestibular neuritis is inflammation of the vestibular nerve, which helps control balance. When the nerve becomes irritated—often due to a viral infection—it causes sudden, severe dizziness or vertigo without affecting hearing. 2. What are…

  • Ménière’s Disease – FAQs

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    This information is general only and does not replace advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is Ménière’s disease? Ménière’s disease is a chronic inner ear condition that causes episodes of vertigo, hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing in the ear), and a feeling of fullness in the affected ear. It occurs due to abnormal…

  • BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo) – FAQs

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    This information is general only and does not replace advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is BPPV? BPPV is a common inner ear condition that causes brief episodes of dizziness or vertigo, especially when you change the position of your head. It occurs when tiny calcium crystals in the inner ear become…

  • Achilles Tendonitis – FAQs

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    This information is general only and does not replace advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is Achilles tendonitis? Achilles tendonitis is inflammation or irritation of the Achilles tendon, the strong band of tissue connecting your calf muscles to your heel bone. When the tendon is overused or strained, it becomes painful and…