Welcome to the Patient Matters Podcast, a podcast developed to explain common and sometimes complex medical issues in a way that can't always be done in a standard GP appointment.

In this episode I discuss hay fever - focussing on avoidance and treatment options (prescription-only options as well as remedies available to buy over-the-counter).

Episode Transcript:

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Useful links:

UK Pollen Forecast

https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/seasonal-advice/pollen-forecast

ENT UK Patient Information Leaflet

https://www.entuk.org/patients/conditions/39/hayfever

Allergy UK Patient Fact Sheet

https://www.allergyuk.org/resources/allergic-rhinitis-and-hay-fever-fact-sheet/

Video – Correct Nasal Spray Technique

https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/living-with/inhaler-videos/nasal-spray

This content is for informational purposes only and should not serve as a substitute for medical treatment for yourself or others. For personalised medical advice please speak to your doctor or other appropriate healthcare professional.

Welcome to the Patient Matters Podcast, a podcast developed to explain common and sometimes complex medical issues in a way that can't always be done in a standard GP appointment.

In this episode I discuss the basics of heart failure, an increasingly common heart condition. I'll go through common symptoms, how it's diagnosed and some simple things you (or your relatives) can do to help manage it.

Episode Transcript:

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Useful links:

British Heart Foundation – Heart Failure

https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/conditions/heart-failure

Heart Failure Matters – Warning Signs

https://www.heartfailurematters.org/warning-signs/warning-signs/

Heart Failure Matters – Monitoring Chart for Weight, Blood Pressure & Heart Rate

https://www.heartfailurematters.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Monitoring-chart_EN.pdf

This content is for informational purposes only and should not serve as a substitute for medical treatment for yourself or others. For personalised medical advice please speak to your doctor or other appropriate healthcare professional.

Welcome to the Patient Matters Podcast, a podcast developed to explain common and sometimes complex medical issues in a way that can't always be done in a standard GP appointment.

In this episode I discuss steroid joint injections, an intermediate treatment option for various joint and soft-tissue issues. I'll go through common reasons to have a steroid joint injection, risks/benefits, what to expect during the procedure and aftercare considerations.

Episode Transcript:

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Useful links:

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/steroid-injections/ 

https://versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/treatments/drugs/steroid-injections/

This content is for informational purposes only and should not serve as a substitute for medical treatment for yourself or others. For personalised medical advice please speak to your doctor or other appropriate healthcare professional.

Welcome to the Patient Matters Podcast, a podcast developed to explain common and sometimes complex medical issues in a way that can't always be done in a standard GP appointment.

In this episode I discuss lower back pain, one of the most common presentations we see in primary care. I'll go through common causes, "red-flag symptoms" which may make us worried and simple self-help management approaches.

Episode Transcript:

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Useful links:

https://www.csp.org.uk/conditions/back-pain

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/back-pain/

https://www.versusarthritis.org/media/21786/backpain-exercise-sheet.pdf

This content is for informational purposes only and should not serve as a substitute for medical treatment for yourself or others. For personalised medical advice please speak to your doctor or other appropriate healthcare professional.

Welcome to the Patient Matters Podcast, a podcast developed to explain common and sometimes complex medical issues in a way that can't always be done in a standard GP appointment.

In this episode I discuss the PSA test and prostate cancer screening - a big health topic for men. Many men are surprised to learn there is no systematic screening programme in the UK for prostate cancer and this episode will help to explain why.

Episode Transcript:

[Link coming soon]

Useful links:

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1061564/PCRMP_patient_info_sheet_draft_March_2022_new.pdf

https://prostatecanceruk.org/risk-checker

This content is for informational purposes only and should not serve as a substitute for medical treatment for yourself or others. For personalised medical advice please speak to your doctor or other appropriate healthcare professional.