When it comes to your heart, chest pain is not the only symptom worth investigating. Shortness of breath, fatigue, irregular heartbeats and even pain that radiates to the arm, jaw or back can also be signs worth paying attention to. These symptoms are sometimes overlooked or mistaken for less serious issues, which is why they […]
Not everything about ageing shows on the outside. Your bones, breast tissue and heart all change quietly over time, often without obvious signs. Understanding these changes is the first step to staying proactive about your health. Look out for the next post in our series: What Happens Inside Your Body After 40 or visit our […]
Most microcalcifications found on a mammogram are harmless, but certain patterns may need a closer look. A stereotactic breast biopsy uses mammogram guidance to accurately sample the area, helping your doctor determine the next steps. Learn more about stereotactic breast biopsy here.
A blocked fallopian tube can quietly stand in the way of pregnancy. The first step is usually an HSG (hysterosalpingogram), which helps confirm whether a blockage is present. If one is found, Fallopian Tube Recanalisation (FTR) is a minimally invasive procedure that may help restore tubal openness in suitable patients. Visit our website to learn […]
Menopause does not just affect how you feel, it can affect your bones too. As oestrogen levels decline, bone loss can happen quickly and often silently, sometimes only becoming clear after a fracture. A DEXA scan helps catch these changes early.
Fibroids affect more than your menstrual cycle. Pelvic pressure, fatigue and constant planning around symptoms does not need to be your norm. Uterine Fibroid Embolisation offers a minimally invasive way to shrink fibroids and ease these symptoms over time. Learn more about UFE and how it can help.
Waking up once a night is normal. Waking several times, especially with a weak stream or trouble emptying your bladder, could point to an enlarged prostate. If this is affecting your sleep and quality of life, speak to your doctor about your options or visit our website here.
Dense breast tissue can make mammograms more challenging to interpret because both healthy fibroglandular tissue and certain breast abnormalities appear white on X-ray images. This “white-on-white” effect can make small changes more difficult to detect, potentially masking findings that may require further investigation. In addition to affecting image interpretation, dense breast tissue is also recognised […]
Plaque and stenosis (blockage) are closely linked, but they describe different stages of coronary artery disease. Plaque is the gradual accumulation of cholesterol, fat, calcium, and other substances within the wall of an artery. As plaque enlarges, it can progressively narrow the artery, resulting in stenosis, which reduces blood flow to the heart muscle. Identifying […]
When it comes to uterine fibroids, size is only one part of the clinical picture. A large fibroid may not require treatment if it remains symptom-free, while a smaller fibroid can significantly affect quality of life depending on its location and the symptoms it produces. Factors such as heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, pressure on […]
