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  • Back pain

    Find out how to relieve back pain, what can cause it, and when to get medical advice.

  • Itchy bottom

    Read about itchy bottom, which is a strong urge to scratch the skin around your anus. Find out how to ease itching and when to get medical help.

  • Bleeding from the bottom (rectal bleeding)

    Bleeding from the bottom (rectal bleeding) is often seen as small amounts of bright-red blood on toilet paper or pink water in the toilet. Find out when to get medical help if you keep bleeding from your bottom.

  • Having an operation (surgery) - Getting back to normal

    Do not be surprised if you feel very tired when you get home, especially if you've had a major operation or a general anaesthetic.

  • Pain in the back of the hand

    Read more about what to do about pain in the back of your hand, when to get help and the common causes.

  • Pain in the bottom of the foot

    Find out about common causes of pain in the bottom of your foot (ball, arch or sole) and how you might treat it.

  • Back pain pilates video workout

    A pilates home video workout for people with back pain from the NHS Fitness Studio, where you can find a range of workout routines to suit you, whether your aim is to lose weight, improve your overall fitness, or de-stress.

  • Breastfeeding and going back to work

    Information for employees and employers on returning to work and breastfeeding, including tips on expressing and storing breast milk.

  • Ulcerative colitis

    Find out about ulcerative colitis, a long-term (chronic) condition where the colon and rectum (large intestine or large bowel) become inflamed.

  • Tonsillitis

    Read about tonsillitis, which is when the tonsils at the back of your throat become swollen due to a viral or bacterial infection. Find out about causes and treatments.