What is the prostate? Mr Ben Eddy, Consultant Urological Surgeon at One Ashford Hospital discusses the prostate, its function, and signs and symptoms that should be investigated further. The prostate is a small organ weighing around 18g and measuring 3 x 4 cm situated deep in the male pelvis. It is typically described…
What is Osteoarthritis and what are the symptoms in the foot? The bones on either side of the joints in the foot are lined with cartilage. If this lining becomes damaged it can lead to arthritis. Degenerative changes in the joints of the foot are rarely primary arthritis and usually result from trauma to…
What is Rhinosinusitis? Inflammation of the nose, nasal lining and sinuses is called rhinosinusitis. Rhinosinusitis is diagnosed when at least two symptoms are present. One symptom must be nasal obstruction, blockage, congestion or nasal discharge (either from the front of the nose or down the back of the throat) with or without loss of…
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Mr Rohit Jain explains more on nStride and its effectiveness in treating knee osteoarthritis. A treatment gap currently exists when considering solutions for osteoarthritic pain. There are only a few well researched and clinically proven treatment options between conservative care and the more invasive implant solutions that can relieve the…
Our Summer 2021 GP newsletter is available to download via the link below. One Ashford Hospital GP Newsletter – Summer 2021
Mr Andrew Smith, Consultant Orthopaedic Hand & Wrist Surgeon at One Ashford Hospital discusses arthritis at the base of the thumb, symptoms and how it is best treatment. Arthritis at the base of the thumb is extremely common. The condition is more common in women than men and more common as we get…
Globus sensation is the feeling of having a lump, bump, or swelling in the throat without there actually being one. Mr Chris Theokli, Consultant ENT Surgeon at One Ashford Hospital discusses common symptoms, causes and how Globus can be treated. What are the Symptoms of Globus? The most common symptom is a feeling…
Loss of sense of smell? When should you see a Rhinologist? Loss of sense of smell, or anosmia, has a significant impact on quality of life. Not only does it affect our ability to detect odours, but also impairs our ability to determine flavours. It is common and affects approximately 19% of the…
NHS and independent hospital partnerships one year on from the pandemic The coronavirus pandemic has tested the health service, and indeed the country as a whole, like never before. But this last year has also been a time when healthcare providers have truly stepped up to the plate, with staff showing an extraordinary commitment and determination to…
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