Monthly Archives: June 2025

Contents Overview Treatment Recovery Complications Prevention Burns and scalds are damage to the skin usually caused by heat. Both are treated in the same way. A burn is caused by dry…

Bunions are bony lumps that form on the side of the feet. Surgery is the only way to get rid of them, but there are things you can do to…

Bullous pemphigoid is a rare skin condition that mainly affects people over the age of 60. It may last a few years and can be serious, but treatment helps. Symptoms…

Brugada syndrome is a rare heart condition that's usually inherited. It can affect your heart rhythm and can be life-threatening, but there are things you can do to reduce the…

Brucellosis is an infection you can catch from unpasteurised milk and cheese or from contact with infected animals. It's very rare in the UK. How you catch brucellosis Brucellosis is…

Bronchitis is inflammation of the airways in the lungs that is usually caused by an infection. It often gets better without treatment in around 3 weeks. Some people have long-term…

Bronchiolitis is a common chest infection that affects babies and children under 2. It's usually mild and can be treated at home, but it can be serious. Bronchiolitis is different…

Bronchiectasis is a condition where the airways in your lungs are damaged and produce a lot of phlegm (mucus). It cannot usually be cured, but treatment can help manage it.…

A broken toe can be painful, but you do not usually need to go to hospital. There are things you can do to treat it at home. Symptoms of a…

Bruised or broken ribs can be very painful, but usually heal by themselves. Symptoms of bruised or broken ribs Broken or bruised ribs are usually caused by a fall, a…