The stretching of an artery, or an aortic aneurysm as it is known, occurs when the wall of an artery becomes thinner, causing the artery to expand.
Find out what a carotid Doppler scan involves, why it's used, how to prepare, what happens during and after, and what your results could mean.
Find out what colorectal (bowel cancer) screening involves, who it's for, how to do the home test, and what your results could mean for you.
A cone biopsy is performed to investigate abnormal cells in your cervix.
Find out what a cystoscopy involves, why you might need one, how to prepare, what happens during the test, and the possible side effects to expect.
Cytology is a form of pathology that diagnoses diseases and abnormalities at a cell level using a microscope.
A dermoscope is a microscope like device used by dermatologists to examine individual skin lesions more closely.
Find out what an echocardiogram (echo) involves, why you might need one, the different types, what happens during the scan, and possible risks
Find out what an ECG (electrocardiogram) checks, why you might need one, the different types, what happens during the test, and possible risks.
An electromyography is a test to measure your muscle activity at rest and during use.
An excisional biopsy may be done if a needle biopsy can not be used, or if a needle biopsy does not give a definite result.
Family history screening may be done for a number of reasons including a family history of cancers or heart disease.
Find out what a hysteroscopy involves, including why it's used, how to prepare, what happens during the test, and the possible risks and benefits.
If you experience chronic (long term) laryngitis, difficulty swallowing or throat pain your consultant may recommend a larynx diagnostic endoscopy (laryngoscopy).
Find out what liver function tests measure, why you might need one, how to prepare, what happens, and what the results can and can't tell you.
Over the past 25 years, rates of malignant melanoma in Britain have risen faster than any other common cancer.
If you have an unusual growth (lesion) or tumour on your penis your consultant may recommend taking a biopsy (sample) for analysis in a pathology lab.
Wondering about prostate cancer screening? Find out who can have it, what the PSA test involves, and the benefits and risks involved in testing.
If rectal pain, bleeding, lumps or changes in your bowel habits are causing concern, a rectal EUA at Nuffield Health Taunton Hospital can help identify the cause. Our experienced colorectal specialists use this procedure to assess rectal and anal conditions in detail and guide the most appropriate treatment plan for you.
Skin prick allergy testing scratches the skin and a small amount of the allergens are placed on you.
A smear test, or cervical screening, is used to detect abnormal cells in your cervix (the entrance to your womb).
A therapeutic endoscopy is a procedure to treat a problem with your upper gastrointestinal tract (mouth, oesophagus, stomach and small intestine).