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  • Whiplash

    Find out about whiplash, how it happens, what the symptoms are and how it can be treated.

  • Tracheostomy

    NHS information about a tracheostomy, including what it is, when it's used, how it's carried out, and the possible risks and complications.

  • Hyperparathyroidism

    Find out about hyperparathyroidism, where the parathyroid glands produce too much parathyroid hormone.

  • Excessive hair growth (hirsutism)

    Find out about excessive hair growth (hirsutism), including when to see a GP and information about treatments and causes.

  • Goitre

    Find out about goitre, what the symptoms are, what to do if you think you have it, how it is treated and what causes it.

  • Microdermabrasion

    Find out about microdermabrasion, a procedure that makes skin smoother and younger looking. Included is information about cost, finding a suitable practitioner, the procedure and what to do if things go wrong.

  • Washing and bathing your baby

    Read a step-by-step guide to washing and bathing your new baby, including how often to do it and how to top and tail.

  • How do I check someone's pulse?

    You can normally check a person’s pulse by putting 2 fingers on a vein in their wrist (just underneath the thumb bone) or an artery in their neck (just underneath the jaw).

  • Sitting exercises

    Find out how to do these gentle sitting exercises to help improve mobility and prevent falls.

  • Flexibility exercises

    Find out how to do these flexibility exercises that you can do at home to help improve your health and mobility.