Q: My granddaughter, who’s three, was diagnosed with hypermobility from birth. As a result, many people are left in some distress because of their symptoms, which can include excessively stretchy skin, dislocated joints, pain and gut problems. This may be the result of a weakened anal sphincter, which controls the exit of stools, as part of a general weakness in …
Q: I have a hiatus hernia and my doctor has put me on lansoprazole. In some cases, stomach acid spills up into the oesophagus, causing symptoms such as heartburn, chest or abdominal pain, problems swallowing, recurrent sore throat or an unexplained cough. Research shows up to 40 per cent of symptoms can be reduced with diet and lifestyle changes But …
Two months ago, my left big toenail dropped off in bed, followed shortly after by my right toenail. Dr Scurr replies: Spontaneous loss of a nail is known as onycholysis: the big toenail is the most commonly affected and regrowth takes approximately 18 months — nothing can speed this up. Typically it’s caused by repeated minor trauma, often due to …
I have had severe tinnitus in both ears for ten years. Acupuncture has been practised in China for well over 2,000 years, and said to treat health problems by stimulating certain pressure points on the body using needles Treatment focuses on reducing symptoms, and usually involves a form of cognitive behavioural therapy or biofeedback. It’s been practised in China for …