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What is Coeliac Disease?
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Written by Dr Robin Warshafsky, General Practitioner and adviser to Dr Morton’s – the medical helpline Coeliac disease is an immune disorder in which people cannot tolerate gluten – found in wheat, rye and barley – because it damages the inner lining of the small intestine and prevents it from absorbing nutrients. When people with […]
Our immune systems in the developed world: Are we getting sicker?
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Written by the Dr Morton’s – The Medical Helpline Communications Team See Dr Morton’s Address allergies Why is allergy and autoimmunity on the rise? People aren’t born with allergies, but some people are more prone to developing them than others. Interestingly, allergy and autoimmunity is far more of a problem in the developed world, and there […]
Understanding lymphoedema – tests and treatments
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Written by Prof Mark S Whiteley MS FRCS(Gen), advisor to Dr Morton’s – the medical helpline See Dr Morton’s protect my heart, the cancer journey and protect ligaments and joints Definition: Oedema (or in the US ‘edema’) is the medical name given to fluid being retained in an area of the body. There are several causes of oedema. […]
Tooth abscess – face ache
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Written by Miss Carrie Newlands, Consultant Maxillofacial Surgeon and adviser to Dr Morton’s – the medical helpline See Dr Morton’s control pain, beat headache and mitigate migraine A tooth abscess masquerading as pain in the face A patient recently attended the hospital where I work, with significant pain in her left half of her face, going […]
Mouth ulcers – when to worry
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Written by Miss Carrie Newlands, Consultant Maxillofacial Surgeon and adviser to Dr Morton’s – the medical helpline See Dr Morton’s the cancer journey What is a mouth ulcer? The mouth has a lot of nerve endings and so mouth ulcers are often very sore An ulcer is an area where part of the skin is missing […]
Regulation of cosmetic surgery
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David Crawford, Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgeon, and adviser to Dr Morton’s – the medical helpline, comments on the failure of the government to regulate the cosmetic surgery I like most other fully accredited and specialist registered plastic surgeons am disappointed that the government in its latest review has not taken stronger steps to […]
Wisdom teeth extractions
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Written by Dr Carrie Newlands, Consultant Maxillofacial surgeon and adviser for Dr Morton’s – the medical helpline See Dr Morton’s homepage Wisdom teeth extractions The wisdom tooth (or third molar) is usually the last tooth to erupt into the mouth anytime after about 16 years of age. Frequently there is not enough room to accommodate […]
Could stem cells restore sight?
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Written by Dr Karen Morton – Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and adviser to Dr Morton’s – the medical helpline See Dr Morton’s advice on long-term conditions Could stem cells restore sight? Stem cells are immature cells that can turn into near enough any cell in the body depending on where they are put, or by stimulating […]
Cure for diabetes?
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Written by Dr Victoria Hordern – Consultant Physician specialising in diabetes and endocrinology and adviser to Dr Morton’s – the medical helpline See Dr Morton’s living with diabetes and thyroid problems Finding a cure for diabetes According to today’s Daily Express a potential cure for diabetes is on the horizon. People with diabetes will soon be able to stop […]
Are vitamin supplements really necessary?
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Written by Dr Michael Ryalls – Consultant paediatrician and advisor to Dr Morton’s – the medical helpline See Dr Morton’s understand your prescription Are vitamin supplements really necessary? A lot of rubbish is written about how important it is for everyone to take this or that vitamin. Many people spend an unnecessary fortune on vitamin supplements […]
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