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Anal or rectal pain has several causes, but it’s not normally serious. Find out when to see a doctor about anal pain.

Symptoms 

anal-problems

Why have I got anal pain?

Bleeding from your anus (bottom or butthole) can be worrying, but there are lots of common causes, and many are not serious. Find out why it can happen and what to do. 

rectal-bleeding

Rectal bleeding – what is it?

Learn about what causes watering eyes, a common condition where you make too many tears, or your tears don’t drain properly.

eye-health

Watering eyes – why it happens and treatments that can help

Having a problem with your eyesight that can’t be corrected can have a big effect on your life. Learn how to manage vision loss.

Conditions

blindness

Blindness and vision loss – causes and management

A minor head injury is a knock, bump or blow to the head that doesn’t cause serious injury.

Minor head injury

A severe head injury is a blow to the head that causes serious injury. It needs immediate medical attention because it can cause brain damage.

Severe head injury

Concussion (minor traumatic brain injury) is the sudden but short-lived loss of mental function that occurs after a blow or other injury to the head.

Concussion

Have you got a headache on the side of your head? Find out what it might be, how to treat it and if you need to see a doctor.

Why do I have a headache on the side of my head?

A headache on the top of your head can have many causes. Identifying what may have caused your headache will help you to treat it effectively and know when to see a doctor.

Why do I have a headache on the top of my head?

Wondering how to stop feeling sick? Nausea can happen for many reasons – so find out about the common causes, plus treatment options to help you feel better.

Nausea – what causes it and how can I stop it?

From minor pokes to black eyes and severe scratches, learn about the common causes of eye injuries, and how to care for them.

Eye injuries – how to treat them

Paralysis occurs when a person loses the ability to move one or more muscles of the body. It may be associated with loss of feeling and other bodily functions.

Paralysis

A disorder of consciousness, or impaired conciousness, is a state where consciousness is affected by an injury to the brain.

Impaired consciousness

A subdural hematoma is a serious brain condition that can happen after a head injury. Learn when to get urgent care.

Subdural hematoma – the facts you need

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is sudden damage to the kidneys that causes them to not work properly. It can range from minor loss of kidney function to complete kidney failure.

Acute kidney injury

Discover the ways head lice are spread, how to spot them, and the best ways to remove these pesky little insects.

Head lice and nits – how to get rid of them

What might cause a headache on the back of your head? Find out the causes of pain in this area, how to treat it and if you need to see a doctor.

Why do I have a headache in the back of my head?

Itchy head? White bits in your hair? You might be wondering if it’s head lice or 
dandruff. Discover how to tell the difference, and how to treat and prevent both these common conditions.

Head lice vs dandruff: how do I tell the difference?

Cold water immersion injury is a hand or foot injury that is caused by exposing body tissue to cold (but not freezing) and wet conditions for a long period of time. It is also known as trench foot or hand.

What is cold water immersion injury?

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is a type of dizziness or feeling that the world around you is spinning, which is triggered by sudden head movements.

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

A blunt abdominal injury occurs when the abdomen is hit by a strong force or blow that does not break the skin.

The injury is most commonly caused by motor vehicle accidents.

What is a blunt abdominal injury?

Find out what causes knee ligament injuries, the different types, and what you can do to help recovery.

Knee ligament injury – what’s the treatment?

Read about chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a type of dementia associated with repeated blows to the head and recurrent episodes of concussion.

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy

Hamstring injuries can be painful but most cases can be managed with self-care. Find out how.

Hamstring injury – how to treat it

The five most common running injuries, what to do if you get one, and how to prevent getting injured.

Knee pain and other running injuries

Don’t let the pain of repetitive strain injury stop you from doing what you love. Here’s how to manage your symptoms and recover.

Repetitive strain injury (RSI) – what can help

Injured yourself while playing sport? Find out how to treat it at home, and when to see a doctor.

Sports injuries – different types and treatments

Pressure ulcers, also sometimes known as bedsores or pressure sores, are a type of injury that affects areas of the skin and underlying tissue.

Pressure ulcers

You may need a tetanus jab if an injury has broken your skin and your tetanus vaccinations aren't up-to-date. Learn about tetanus-prone wounds here - using content verified by certified doctors.

Do I need a tetanus jab (vaccine) after an accident or injury?

Find out what to do if your baby has a flattened area on their head, what causes it and simple steps you can take to help.

Plagiocephaly and brachycephaly (flat head syndrome)

A traumatic back injury is a medical emergency. It can affect any part of your back and cause a range of symptoms. Find out more.

Traumatic back injury – causes and treatment

Dysarthria is difficulty speaking that is caused by problems with the muscles used in speech. It can affect adults and children and can be a result of conditions such as stroke, brain tumour, Parkinson's disease and cerebral palsy.

Difficulty speaking (dysarthria)

Learn more about anosmia, which is an absence of sense of smell, either caused by a genetic condition or by other conditions such as sinusitis, hay fever, epilepsy or Parkinson's disease.

Anosmia

Find out how regular cycling can help you lose weight and boost your health, plus tips on road safety.