Medical Information

A broken nose usually heals on its own within 3 weeks. Get medical help if it's not getting better or your nose has changed shape. Symptoms of a broken nose…

Main symptoms of breast cancer in women Symptoms of breast cancer in women may include: a lump, or swelling in your breast, chest or armpit a change in the skin…

Get medical advice as soon as possible if you think you've broken your leg. Symptoms of a broken leg A broken leg often happens after a serious accident like a…

A broken hip (hip fracture) is serious and needs treatment in hospital straight away. It can take several weeks or months to recover and you may not get back the same strength…

Get medical advice as soon as possible if you think you've broken a finger or thumb. It may need treatment to heal properly. A broken bone is also known as…

A broken collarbone is usually caused by an injury to your shoulder. Get medical advice as soon as possible if you think you have a broken collarbone. Symptoms of a…

Get medical advice as soon as possible if you think you have broken your arm or wrist. Any possible breaks need to be treated as soon as possible. Symptoms of…

Get medical advice as soon as possible if you think you've broken your ankle. It may need treatment to heal properly. Do not worry if you're not sure if your…

Breath-holding is when a baby or child stops breathing for up to 1 minute and may faint. It can happen when a child is frightened, upset, angry, or has a…

Main treatments for breast cancer The treatment you'll have for breast cancer depends on: the size and type of breast cancer you have where it is if it has spread…