I am 77 and have crusty patches on my breasts, back and stomach. Could they be cancerous? Dr Ellie Cannon replies: It is unlikely. These sound like seborrhoeic keratoses – harmless skin growths that affect around three-quarters of people over […]
I am a 69-year-old woman whose snoring has got worse over the years. I’ve tried oral strips, which my husband says help a lot, but I’d love a permanent solution. Could surgery cure me? Dr Ellie Cannon replies: Snoring is
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I was recently diagnosed with osteoporosis but I don’t want to take my prescription drugs as I’ve heard they can have serious side effects. Can you recommend any natural remedies that could help rebuild my bones? Dr Ellie Cannon replies:
My feet feel like they are burning at night and it disrupts my sleep. Soaking them in hot water seems to help but only temporarily. What can I do? Dr Ellie replies: Burning foot syndrome is a recognised condition where
I’ve developed trigger finger and it means I can’t bend my thumb. My pharmacist suggested resting it and applying anti-inflammatory cream but that hasn’t worked. What would you recommend? Trigger finger is a painful condition which makes it difficult to
My husband has had an awful runny rose for several months. Our GP prescribed Beconase, but that hasn’t worked. What advice do you have? Dr Ellie replies: A constantly running nose must be assessed by a GP as there could
I’m suffering with an excruciatingly painful bout of sciatica. Painkillers and amitriptyline make no difference. I can’t even put my foot on the ground it’s so bad. I’ve heard there are injections people can get – is this true? Dr
Last month I noticed some blood in my urine. I thought it might be due to premenopausal bleeding, but didn’t have any spotting. My GP ordered a urinary tract infection test but that came back normal. What should I do?
Since the pandemic, for at least a few hours a day I can smell smoke – although there’s nothing burning. It can happen wherever I am – at home, at work or in the car. An ENT check of my
For the past two years I have had constant urine infections. I have tried four different antibiotics, but as soon as I stop a course the problem returns. Should I just learn to live with it or are there any
