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  • Tetanus

    Find out about tetanus, including how you get it, what the symptoms are, when to get medical help, how it’s treated and the tetanus vaccination.

  • Scars

    Find out about scars, including types of scars, things you can do to improve how a scar looks, and treatments that may be recommended if a scar is severe.

  • Necrotising fasciitis

    Find out about necrotising fasciitis, including what the symptoms are, when to get medical help, how it's treated and what causes it.

  • Keloid scars

    Read the NHS information about keloid scars, including symptoms, treatment, causes and when to get help.

  • Impetigo

    Find out about impetigo, a contagious skin infection that's not usually serious. Read about the symptoms, when to get medical help, treatments and prevention.

  • Vitamins and minerals - Vitamin K

    Find out about Vitamin K, including what it does, how much you need, and how to make sure you get enough.

  • Burns and scalds - Recovery

    How long it takes to recover from a burn or scald depends on how serious it is and how it is treated.

  • Anal fissure - Treatment

    Read about treatments for anal fissures, including having a high-fibre diet to avoid constipation and using various medicines, such as laxatives and topical anaesthetics.

  • Pacemaker implantation - FAQs

    You'll usually be able to go home on the same day or the day after having a pacemaker fitted. Find out more about recovering after a pacemaker implantation.

  • Lumbar decompression surgery - Risks

    Lumbar decompression surgery is generally effective in relieving symptoms such as leg pain and numbness. However, some people continue to have symptoms after surgery, or develop symptoms again within a few years.