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Women's health

Michelle's story - Living with endometriosis

Michelle lived in pain with endometriosis for years, feeling unheard and dismissed—until she came to Spire.

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Women's health
What is endometriosis and how is it treated? Mr Mohan Kumar, Consultant Gynaecologist, explains

If you're experiencing pelvic pain, painful periods, and pain during and after intercourse, you might have endometriosis.

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Men’s health
10 foods to help boost your health

There’s an old saying, ‘you are what you eat’, and as a rule of thumb, if you want to enjoy good health, you should try to eat healthy food.

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Men’s health
Five great ways to work out from home

Exercise is an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle but working out at the gym isn’t for everyone.

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Trending health topics

What's the difference between a cold and the flu?
General health
What's the difference between a cold and the flu?

A sore throat, cough and runny nose are symptoms most people recognise as having a cold or the flu.

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Blocked nose
Ear, nose and throat
Blocked nose: what causes nasal congestion and how is it treated?

Most people experience nasal congestion, commonly referred to as a blocked nose.

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Five ways to improve your balance
Lifestyle management
Five ways to improve your balance

Balance problems are often associated with old age. However, your balance can start to deteriorate as early as your 30s.

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Skin
Understanding vitiligo: symptoms, causes, and treatment options

Vitiligo is a skin condition that causes patches of your skin to lose their colour (pigmentation).

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Gut health matters

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General health
The best foods to help improve your digestive system

The digestive system breaks down the food you eat, allowing your body to absorb the energy and nutrients it contains.

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indigestion-myths
General health
Five common indigestion myths dispelled

Around 40% of the UK population experiences indigestion every year.

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Manage your IBS
Stomach and bowel
How you can manage your IBS

IBS or irritable bowel syndrome is a common condition affecting the gut.

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