Colitis is an inflammation of your colon, also known as your large intestine. Dr Simon Anderson explains the main symptoms associated with colitis and how it is typically diagnosed.

Most of us will only experience acid reflux in scenarios when we’ve eaten rich or spicy foods. While a curry, coffee, or alcoholic drink can cause a small bout of acid reflux, there are other causes which can lead to prolonged periods of reflux. For those of us who get it more frequently than not, acid reflux can warrant a visit to a specialist. In this short post, we highlight some of the signs of acid reflux, as well as how to combat it.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a common condition, and one that we see a lot of at OneWelbeck Endocrinology. Professor Maralyn Druce, Consultant Endocrinologist, takes a closer look at the condition and what the common symptoms are.

Eczema is a common condition, and one that we see a lot of at OneWelbeck Skin Health & Allergy. Dr Rachael Morris-Jones, Consultant Dermatologist and eczema specialist, takes a closer look at the condition, what causes it, and what the treatment options are.

Fungal infections are something we see frequently at OneWelbeck Skin Health & Allergy. Dr Rachael Morris-Jones, dermatology consultant and cutaneous infection specialist, takes a closer look at these infections, their causes and possible treatments.

Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a heart condition which many people don’t know much about. Because it isn’t as widely known as it should be, there are people in the country who have the symptoms but aren’t able to connect the dots and see a specialist for diagnosis. At OneWelbeck, we meet with individuals who may have POTS and carry out necessary tests to see if indeed they have the syndrome. In this short blog post, we’ll be looking at the symptoms of POTS, why it happens, how it is tested, and what a diagnosis means for someone.

Many will have been shocked by the cardiac arrest suffered by Christian Erikson during the Euros recently. In some ways he was lucky that his cardiac arrest was witnessed and there was medical help close at hand. From reports it sounds like he had an early shock with a defibrillator and this jolted him out of a lethal cardiac rhythm – he survived because there was help around.

Do you have a question about having a heart ultrasound? Here at OneWelbeck Heart Health we can provide answers and advice on what happens during a typical ultrasound scan.

There has always been a link between mental health and heart health. Our mental health is an important part of our overall health including our emotional, psychological and social well-being. There is known to be a link between trauma, depression and anxiety and stress on the body, including the heart.

Bunions are one of the most common forefoot complaints, but what are they and how should they be managed?