Symptoms

Acid reflux

Acid reflux is a burning feeling in your chest or throat that happens when acid from your stomach travels back up into your oesophagus (food pipe). This happens when the valve between your stomach and oesophagus, the lower oesophageal sphincter (LES), opens or relaxes when it shouldn't.

Back pain

Often caused by a simple muscle, ligament or tendon strain, back pain is usually not a serious problem and in many cases can be treated by over-the-counter medication and pain killers.

Breast lumps

Find out what can cause a lump in your breast, how doctors diagnose and treat it, and when you should see a GP about changes to your breast or armpit.

Breast pain

Breast pain is common and rarely a sign of cancer. Find out what causes it, the different types, and how it's diagnosed and treated.

Enlarged breasts

If you feel your breasts are too large, or out of proportion, you can opt for a breast reduction, or reduction mammoplasty.

Heart palpitations

Heart palpitations are when you notice your heartbeat pounding, racing or fluttering. Find out the common causes, how they are diagnosed, and when to get help.

Non Cardiac Chest Pain

Find out what can cause chest pain that isn't from your heart, how it's diagnosed and treated, and when to call 999 or see a GP about your symptoms.