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Gallstones

Gallstones. Gallstones are the most common cause of emergency hospital admission for people with abdominal pain. About 8% of the adult population has gallstones and 50,000 people a year have an operation to remove their gallbladder. A short video from NHS Choices. (September 2007)

Endoscopy. A surgeon describes what an endoscopy is, what happens during the procedure, and how you can prepare yourself for it. A short video from NHS Choices. (June 2008)
Peptic ulcer. A peptic ulcer is a painful condition that affects as many as one in eight people in the UK. But sufferers don't have to put up with the discomfort. There are now effective ways of getting rid of ulcers. Dr John Bennett explains. A short video from NHS Choices. (September 2007)

Should We Be Worried? - Stomach Complaints. Stomach complaints and nausea, both mild and serious, are Dr Christian's big topics in this video. Discussing the causes of constipation, diarrhoea and vomiting, such as infections of the stomach and bowels, like the rotavirus, to additional symptoms such as abdominal pain and a fever, to ways to prevent catching it, such as washing your hands regularly, to treatment such as rehydration. Short video from 'Embarrassing bodies - Kids' (2010)

Intersex conditions. Intersex refers to conditions that cause people to be born with a mix of male and female genital features. A urologist explains different intersex syndromes, how they affect children and treatment options. Lexy, who was diagnosed with partial androgen insensitivity syndrome, explains why she started hormone therapy at the age of 34. Short video from NHS Choices.

Anxiety. Consultant psychiatrist Lynne Drummond explains the symptoms of anxiety, why it becomes a problem for some people, and the psychological and drug treatments for it. A short video from NHS Choices. (March 2009)

Genetic tests. Barbara, three of her sisters and her grandmother were diagnosed with cancer. She and other family members decided to have a genetic test. Find out why they decided to be tested, how they found out where to get tests, what each test involved and what the test results meant for the family. Short video from NHS Choices.

Genital herpes: Marian's story. Marian contracted herpes from her boyfriend when she was in her early 30s. She talks about the symptoms, how it can be treated, and the issue of discussing herpes with your partner. Short video from NHS Choices. (May 2009)
Teens and STIs. If you've had unprotected sex you might have a sexually transmitted infection (STI). See how to find out if you have, how it can be treated, and how it can affect your health. Short video from NHS Choices. (April 2008)

Teens and STIs. If you've had unprotected sex you might have a sexually transmitted infection (STI). See how to find out if you have, how it can be treated, and how it can affect your health. Short video from NHS Choices. (April 2008)

Glandular fever. An expert explains how glandular fever is caused, how it's passed on, and how to recognise the symptoms. Short video from NHS Choices (March 2009)
Should We Be Worried? - ENT Infections. Children are particularly susceptible to ear, nose and throat infections; which Dr Christian here discusses in detail. Starting off with the virus that causes the cold, before moving on to discuss the seasonal flu, throat infections, tonsillitis, glandular fever, problems with the adenoid glands, bronchitis, sinusitis, and finally middle ear infections. Short video from 'Embarrassing bodies - Kids' (2010)

Glaucoma. A consultant ophthalmologist explains what glaucoma is, how it can affect your vision and how it can be treated. A short video from NHS Choices. (September 2008)
Glaucoma: Aruna's story. Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that affect vision. Aruna talks about her diagnosis and subsequent treatment. A short video from NHS Choices. (November 2009)

Glaucoma. A consultant ophthalmologist explains what glaucoma is, how it can affect your vision and how it can be treated. A short video from NHS Choices. (September 2008)
Glaucoma: Aruna's story. Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that affect vision. Aruna talks about her diagnosis and subsequent treatment. A short video from NHS Choices. (November 2009)

Brain tumour. Consultant oncologist David Levy explains the difference between benign and malignant brain tumours and the treatment options. A short video from NHS Choices. (February 2008)

Glue ear: an animation. This animation explains in detail what glue ear is, what causes it and how it's treated. Short video from NHS Choices (March 2010)

Goitre. In this video, a consultant endocrinologist describes possible causes of a goitre, an abnormal swelling of the thyroid gland that causes a lump in the neck. She also explains why it is important to get any lump in the neck or throat checked out by a GP and treatments available. Short video from NHS Choices.

Teens and STIs. If you've had unprotected sex you might have a sexually transmitted infection (STI). See how to find out if you have, how it can be treated, and how it can affect your health. Short video from NHS Choices. (April 2008)

Gout. Gout is a recurrent and painful form of arthritis. Find out how it affects the body, the treatments available and why the condition is a warning to look at your whole lifestyle. A short video from NHS Choices. (September 2008)
Gout: Patrick's story. Patrick, 54, was diagnosed with gout (a form of arthritis) 22 years ago. He describes the symptoms, treatment options and how he learned to live with the condition. A short video from NHS Choices. (August 2009)