Full Blood Count (FBC)
~2 minUnderstanding haemoglobin, white blood cells, platelets, and MCV results.
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Understanding haemoglobin, white blood cells, platelets, and MCV results.
Understanding ferritin, B12, folate, and iron deficiency blood tests.
Understanding CRP and ESR tests and what raised levels mean.
Understanding blood pressure, why it matters, and how to keep it under control.
What happens when your heart beats irregularly and how it's managed.
Understanding heart failure, symptoms to watch for, and daily self-care.
What cholesterol is, why it matters, and lifestyle changes that help.
Managing asthma, using inhalers correctly, and knowing when to seek help.
Understanding chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and staying active with it.
What causes allergic rhinitis and how to manage symptoms effectively.
Understanding diabetes, managing blood sugar, and preventing complications.
What your thyroid does and how to take thyroid medication correctly.
Understanding heartburn, lifestyle changes, and when to see your GP.
Managing IBS symptoms and identifying your triggers.
Understanding depression as a health condition and available treatments.
Understanding anxiety disorders and techniques to manage symptoms.
Managing joint pain and staying active with osteoarthritis.
Self-care for back pain and when to see your GP.
Understanding gout attacks and preventing future flare-ups.
Understanding ALT, AST, ALP, GGT, bilirubin, and albumin blood tests.
Understanding creatinine, eGFR, urea, and what kidney blood tests mean.
Understanding kidney function stages and protecting your kidneys.
Recognising UTI symptoms and preventing recurrent infections.
Managing eczema, using emollients, and treating flare-ups.
Understanding migraines, identifying triggers, and treatment options.
How statins work, common concerns, and why they're effective.
Taking metformin for diabetes and managing side effects.
Blood pressure medication and common side effects like dry cough.
Safe use of paracetamol and avoiding accidental overdose.
When to use ibuprofen and who should avoid it.
Taking antibiotics correctly and completing the course.
Stomach acid medication and how to take it properly.
Calcium channel blockers for blood pressure and angina.
Thyroid replacement medication and when to take it.
SSRI antidepressants, how they work, and what to expect.
Using your blue reliever inhaler correctly.
Blood thinning medication for AF and blood clots.
Stronger pain relief and avoiding dependence.
What happens at your NHS Health Check and why it matters.
Understanding bowel, breast, and cervical screening programmes.