Gout is a form of arthritis caused by a build-up of uric acid in the joints. Uric acid is a waste product that your body makes when digesting certain foods. It’s usually flushed out by your kidneys but, if your body can’t do this fast enough, uric acid builds up in your bloodstream and causes gout.

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women of childbearing age, meaning most of us probably know at least one person who has it. It is not ‘just bad period pain’, as some women have sadly been told when they tried to get help. Endometriosis is a painful, long-term condition where the type of cells that normally line your uterus grow in other parts of your pelvis and reproductive organs. That can cause significant pain around the time of your period and can make it harder to get pregnant.

PCOS is a hormonal condition that affects the creation and release of eggs. Diet, lifestyle changes and medication can all play a role in managing its often-distressing symptoms such as fertility concerns, weight gain and acne.

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Are your joints bothering you? We can help you get the right treatment so it’s easier to enjoy life.

In this post, we examine the main causes, symptoms, and treatment of testicular cancer. If you are experiencing symptoms, consulting your GP can yield the way forward in terms of treatment and management.