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Health Guides
Clear, practical explanations to help you understand your health with confidence.
These guides break down common symptoms, medical conditions, tests, and treatment pathways in plain English without jargon or guesswork. Each article follows the same approach used in your clinic: calm, methodical, evidence-based, and focused on helping you make informed decisions about your wellbeing.
Ideal for: patients looking for reliable information, and anyone wanting to understand their health better.
Breathlessness and a Tight Chest: A Practical Guide to Getting the Right Help
Summary Feeling breathless or experiencing a tight chest can be frightening, especially when it arrives suddenly or without a clear cause. These symptoms can come from the lungs, the heart, the airways, the muscles, or even from stress and anxiety. This guide explains how to understand what might be going on, when it is safe to monitor symptoms at home, when to seek non-emergency medical help, and when you must act urgently. It also outlines how a consultant physician can ass
Dr Hassan Paraiso
Nov 245 min read
Common Blood Tests Explained: Full Blood Count, Kidney and Liver Function
Summary This guide explains the most common blood tests used in general medicine: the Full Blood Count (FBC) , kidney function tests , and liver function tests . If you’re looking for blood tests explained in clear, plain English, this guide outlines what these tests measure, why they matter, and when it might be helpful to seek further medical advice. Who this guide is for This guide is for you if: You have recently had blood tests and don’t fully understand the results.
Dr Hassan Paraiso
Nov 244 min read
Palpitations and Irregular Heartbeats: When to Seek Assessment
Summary This guide explains what heart palpitations and irregular heartbeats really mean, when they are harmless, when they need medical assessment, and what to do next. It is written for adults who experience noticeable heartbeats, fluttering, skipping sensations or racing pulses and feel unsure whether to worry. It also outlines when self-care is appropriate, when to see a GP or pharmacist, and when consultant-level review is helpful. Who this guide is for This guide is f
Dr Hassan Paraiso
Nov 245 min read
A Sensible Approach to Cancer Worries: From Online Panic to a Clear Plan
A woman looking concerned while reading from a computer screen. Summary This guide is for people who are worried that their symptoms might be linked to cancer, especially after searching online. It explains how to make sense of common symptoms, how to recognise genuine red flags, and when to worry about cancer symptoms . The aim is to help you move from fear to a clear, practical plan, and to understand when to seek GP care, when to monitor at home, and when a consultant-leve
Dr Hassan Paraiso
Nov 244 min read
Post Viral Fatigue and “Long Flu”: Why Recovery Can Take So Long
Summary This guide explains why some people remain exhausted for weeks or even months after a viral infection. It is designed for anyone trying to understand post-viral fatigue —sometimes called “long flu”—and looking for clear, practical advice on what to expect, when to seek help, and how to move forward. Who this guide is for This guide is for you if: You recently had a viral illness and still don’t feel anything close to normal. You feel drained, breathless on effort, o
Dr Hassan Paraiso
Nov 244 min read
High Blood Pressure Explained: Numbers, Targets and Treatment Options
Blood pressure measuring Summary High blood pressure is widespread and often causes no symptoms at all. For many people, it is first discovered during a routine check, long after it has already begun to affect the heart, kidneys or blood vessels. This guide explains causes of high blood pressure, what the numbers actually mean, how to understand your personal target, what you can safely do at home, when to seek medical help, and how a consultant physician can assess blood pre
Dr Hassan Paraiso
Nov 245 min read
Feeling Unwell but Not an Emergency: How to Decide What to Do Next
Man feeling unwell. Summary This guide is for those days when you feel clearly unwell, but it does not feel like a 999 moment. It will help you work out what you can safely do at home, when to speak to a pharmacist or GP, and when it might be helpful to see a consultant physician in person or online. You will also find a clear list of “red flag” symptoms that mean you should stop reading and seek urgent help instead. Who this guide is for This guide is for you if: You feel
Dr Hassan Paraiso
Nov 247 min read
When an Online Consultation Is a Smart Choice – and When It Is Not
A doctor conducting a telemedicine consultation Summary This guide explains when an online medical consultation can be effective, safe and convenient — and when it is not the right option. It helps you understand what can be done by video, what requires an in-person assessment, and when you should seek urgent medical care instead. If you want online medical consultation explained clearly and sensibly, this guide is for you. Who this guide is for This guide is for you if: Y
Dr Hassan Paraiso
Nov 244 min read
Unexplained Fatigue and Low Energy: What Might Be Going On
Summary Feeling constantly tired or lacking energy can creep up slowly or appear quite suddenly. It can affect your concentration, mood, motivation and ability to work or exercise. This guide explains the common reasons behind these symptoms, how to think about chronic fatigue in everyday terms, what you can safely do at home, when to seek routine medical help, and how a consultant physician can assess fatigue in person at Eric Healthcare in Salford or online across the UK.
Dr Hassan Paraiso
Nov 245 min read
Chest Pain, Palpitations and Panic: When to Worry and When to Get Checked
Summary Chest pain, palpitations and sudden waves of panic can be frightening, especially when you are unsure whether the problem is coming from your heart, your lungs, your digestion or your stress levels. This guide explains the difference between symptoms that can safely be monitored at home, those that need non-emergency medical attention, and those that require urgent 999 care. It also outlines how a consultant physician can assess these symptoms in person at Eric Health
Dr Hassan Paraiso
Nov 244 min read
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