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Thrush or BV? How to tell the difference — and why testing beats guessing
Two boxes, one shelf, and no idea which fits. Thrush and BV share symptoms but need different treatment. Here's how discharge, odour and pH tell them apart, and where testing fits in.
Thrush or BV? How to tell the difference — and why testing beats guessing
Two boxes, one shelf, and no idea which fits. Thrush and BV share symptoms but need different treatment. Here's how discharge, odour and pH tell them apart, and where testing fits in.
Is it IBS or something else? The gut conditions doctors rule out first
IBS shares symptoms with coeliac disease, IBD, hidden bleeding and stomach infections. Here's what doctors check first, and why ruling things out is part of reaching a proper diagnosis rather than a guess.
Is it IBS or something else? The gut conditions doctors rule out first
IBS shares symptoms with coeliac disease, IBD, hidden bleeding and stomach infections. Here's what doctors check first, and why ruling things out is part of reaching a proper diagnosis rather than a guess.
What does protein in urine mean? Causes, kidney health and when to test
Protein in your urine can be a quiet clue about how your kidneys are filtering waste. Learn what causes proteinuria, when it matters, and how a rapid home kidney health test fits as a first check.
What does protein in urine mean? Causes, kidney health and when to test
Protein in your urine can be a quiet clue about how your kidneys are filtering waste. Learn what causes proteinuria, when it matters, and how a rapid home kidney health test fits as a first check.
What does a high CRP blood test result mean for you?
A high CRP result is like a smoke alarm. It tells you something may be causing inflammation, but not exactly what. Here’s how symptoms, timing and follow-up tests help make sense of it.
What does a high CRP blood test result mean for you?
A high CRP result is like a smoke alarm. It tells you something may be causing inflammation, but not exactly what. Here’s how symptoms, timing and follow-up tests help make sense of it.
Crohn’s disease symptoms: What are the early signs?
Crohn’s can begin with changes that are easy to explain away. This guide covers early symptoms, flare-ups, stool tests, diagnosis and when ongoing gut problems need a closer look.
Crohn’s disease symptoms: What are the early signs?
Crohn’s can begin with changes that are easy to explain away. This guide covers early symptoms, flare-ups, stool tests, diagnosis and when ongoing gut problems need a closer look.
Can prostatitis raise PSA levels?
Prostatitis can raise PSA and make the result harder to read. Here’s how prostate inflammation, infection, symptoms, and test timing fit together.
Can prostatitis raise PSA levels?
Prostatitis can raise PSA and make the result harder to read. Here’s how prostate inflammation, infection, symptoms, and test timing fit together.
Menopause and sleep: why are nights harder?
At 3.17 am, everything feels louder. The duvet is too warm, then too cold. Your mind has started making a list. You may be sweating, wide awake, annoyed, anxious, or...
Menopause and sleep: why are nights harder?
At 3.17 am, everything feels louder. The duvet is too warm, then too cold. Your mind has started making a list. You may be sweating, wide awake, annoyed, anxious, or...
What is coeliac disease? Gluten, symptoms and tests
The first clues that point towards coeliac disease are often very ordinary. You’ll enjoy a sandwich at lunch, pasta in the evening, or toast before work. Then the same pattern...
What is coeliac disease? Gluten, symptoms and tests
The first clues that point towards coeliac disease are often very ordinary. You’ll enjoy a sandwich at lunch, pasta in the evening, or toast before work. Then the same pattern...