• Hepatitis C

  Hepatitis C Hepatitis C is an infection with the hepatitis C virus.   Around three per cent of people worldwide are thought to have hepatitis C. It's difficult to know precise numbers, though, because it usually only causes non-specific symptoms - if it causes any at all.   How's it spread? Hepatitis C virus is usually transmitted through blood-to-blood contact. This is usually through sharing needles when injecting recreational drugs - around 35... read more…

• Hernia

  A hernia, or a rupture, occurs when a small section of intestine or other tissue pushes through a weakened section of muscle in the abdominal wall resulting in a swelling in the abdomen or groin area. A hernia can be caused by an increased amount of muscle pressure due to straining during lifting heavy weights, bowel movements and even persistent coughing.   Hernia’s are not always painful. If there is a small painless lump, the patient should just arrange to... read more…

• Hypertension

  Hypertension Hypertension is more commonly known as high blood pressure.   What are the symptoms of high blood pressure? High blood pressure (hypertension) is usually asymptomatic, and so screening is vital.  The only way to find out for sure if you do have hypertension is to have it measured. If you do have high blood pressure, your doctor will devise an appropriate treatment plan for you.   The treatment of high blood... read more…

• Hypothermia

  Hypothermia Hypothermia occurs when the body's internal temperature drops below normal. It can be fatal and is claimed to be the number one killer of outdoor recreationalists. But others are also at risk. One of the greatest threats to people participating in outdoor sports, such as walking, mountaineering or sailing, is hypothermia - when the internal temperature of the body drops below normal as a result of being in a cold environment.   But small babies, the... read more…

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