Links to Online Videos - SVideos A-Z

Scabies

• Scabies. Scabies is a contagious skin infection which itches intensely. A GP talks about the causes, symptoms and treatment. A short video from NHS Choices. (March 2009)

Sciatica

• Back pain. We asked Philip Sell, consultant orthopaedic and spinal surgeon, what he would want to know if he was suffering from back pain. A short video from NHS Choices. (September 2007)
• Lumbar surgery. Around 50% of us experience back pain at some time in our lives. In many cases time is the best healer, but for some of us the pain doesn't go away and surgery is the only answer. A short video from NHS Choices. (September 2007)
• Sciatica. Dr Rob Hicks explains the causes, symptoms and treatment for different types of sciatica (pain radiating from the lower back along the legs and calves). Short video from NHS Choices (March 2009)
• Sciatica: Robert's story. Robert's sciatica caused him intense pain in his right leg. He describes how the condition affected his life and mobility and what treatment options were available to him. Short video from NHS Choices (June 2009)

Scoliosis

• Scoliosis: Rachel's story. Rachel was diagnosed with scoliosis, a curvature of the spine, when she was 11. She describes how it progressed throughout her childhood, the treatments she had and where she found support. Short video from NHS Choices. (May 2009)

Screening And Prevention

• Breast cancer expert. Consultant breast surgeon Clive Griffith talks about breast cancer, including symptoms to look out for, screening and treatment. A short video from NHS Choices. (December 2007)
• Breast cancer screening. See what happens during a mammogram, and the benefits of mammography and ultrasound explained. A short video from NHS Choices. (December 2007)

Sexual & Relationship Therapy

• Couples therapy. Relationship counsellor Denise Knowles explains what couples therapy involves and who it can benefit. Short video from NHS Choices. (June 2009)

Sexual Health

• Chlamydia. Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the UK. Toni Belfield gives advice on who's at risk, where to get tested and what the treatment involves. A short video from NHS Choices. (October 2007)
• 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)

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

• Chlamydia. Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the UK. Toni Belfield gives advice on who's at risk, where to get tested and what the treatment involves. A short video from NHS Choices. (October 2007)
• 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)

Shingles

• Shingles: Joanne's story. Joanne has shingles, an infection of a nerve and the area of skin around it. She describes her symptoms and treatment and how she manages the condition. Short video from NHS Choices. (May 2009)

Sickle Cell Disease

• Sickle cell disease: Rosalind's story. Rosalind has sickle cell disease, an inherited blood disorder. She explains how understanding the illness helps her to manage everyday life. Short video from NHS Choices (February 2009)
• Sickle cell support. A psychologist talks about her innovative work supporting people living with sickle cell disease, and the contribution young black people can make. A short video from NHS Choices. (October 2008)
• Sickle-cell anaemia. Pamela, 18, was born with sickle-cell anaemia, a genetic blood disorder. She describes how to cope with the disease on a daily basis, and explains why it is important to raise awareness of the condition. A short video from NHS Choices. (October 2008) Short patient video

Sickle Cell Disorder

• Screening for sickle cell and beta thalassaemia. Audio and video interviews of a number of people who present their experiences of antenatal and newborn screening for sickle cell, beta thalassaemia and other haemoglobin variants. From the Healthtalkonline website.
• Sickle-cell anaemia. Pamela, 18, was born with sickle-cell anaemia, a genetic blood disorder. She describes how to cope with the disease on a daily basis, and explains why it is important to raise awareness of the condition. A short video from NHS Choices. (October 2008) Short patient video

Skin Cancer

• Melanoma. Skin cancer expert Barry Powell explains talks about the increase in malignant melanoma in the UK, who's most at risk and the symptoms to look out for. A short video from NHS Choices. (January 2008)
• Skin cancer. Skin cancer expert Barry Powell explains what skin cancer is, the questions to ask if you're diagnosed and the treatment options. A short video from NHS Choices. (January 2008)

Skin Prick Test

• Allergy Videos. A series of short patient videos from Allergy UK. Titles include: What is Allergy? Allergy Testing; Skin Prick Testing; Food Allergy & Food Intolerance - The Difference. (Various Dates)

Sleep Apnoea Syndrome

• Snoring and sleep apnoea. An expert explains the difference between snoring and sleep apnoea, and people talk about the methods they've used to get a healthy night's sleep. Short video from NHS Choices. (April 2008)

Sleeping Badly

• Insomnia. Professor Jim Horne explains what insomnia is, a nurse gives practical advice on how to cope with it, and one woman talks about what it's like to live with insomnia. Short video from NHS Choices. (June 2009)

Slipped Disc

• Sciatica: Robert's story. Robert's sciatica caused him intense pain in his right leg. He describes how the condition affected his life and mobility and what treatment options were available to him. Short video from NHS Choices (June 2009)

Smear Sample

• Experiences of cervical screening. Audio and video interviews of a number of people who present their experiences of cervical screening and of the various issues that affected them with this procedure. From the Healthtalkonline website.

Smoking Cessation

• A smoker's tale. Megan is 16 and a smoker. A make-up artist transforms her appearance to demonstrate the effects that smoking will have on her body. Will the results make Megan rethink her habit? A short video from NHS Choices. (October 2008)
• Get support quitting. Video promoting the NHS services that support you if you want to quit smoking. A short video from NHS Choices. (January 2008)
• Stop smoking. There are 10 million ex-smokers in the UK. See how some of them kicked the habit and their reasons for wanting to quit. Short video from NHS Choices. (October 2007)
• Teenage smoking. Cherelle and Roseanne talk about their addiction to cigarettes. They are attending a smoking club at school to help them kick the habit. They are both 13 and don't know what else to do to stop. What they do know is it makes you smell and it's not worth it. A short video from the BBC's Video Nation. (March 2005)

Snoring

• Snoring and sleep apnoea. An expert explains the difference between snoring and sleep apnoea, and people talk about the methods they've used to get a healthy night's sleep. Short video from NHS Choices. (April 2008)

Sore Throat

• Tonsillitis. How do you know if it's a sore throat or tonsillitis? A GP explains how to spot the symptoms of this throat infection and who is most at risk. Short video from NHS Choices. (April 2008)

Speech And Language Therapy

• Speech and language therapy. A speech and language therapist, explains how the therapy works and who benefits from it. A short video from NHS Choices. (September 2008)
• Stammering. A speech and language therapist explains the causes of stammering and Jamal, a university student, talks about learning to live with his stammer. Short video from NHS Choices. (June 2009)

Speech Disorders

• Speech and language therapy. A speech and language therapist, explains how the therapy works and who benefits from it. A short video from NHS Choices. (September 2008)

Sprained Ankle

• Treating sprains and strains. How can I treat sprains and muscle strains at home? Short video from Bupa (January 2009)

Sprains And Strains

• Treating sprains and strains. How can I treat sprains and muscle strains at home? Short video from Bupa (January 2009)

Squamous Cell Carcinoma Of Skin

• Skin cancer. Skin cancer expert Barry Powell explains what skin cancer is, the questions to ask if you're diagnosed and the treatment options. A short video from NHS Choices. (January 2008)

Squint

• Childhood squint. A father describes how his four-year-old daughter was diagnosed with a squint and the operation and subsequent treatment that has cured it. A short video from NHS Choices. (March 2009)
• Childhood squint. A paediatric consultant explains the causes of squints, a misalignment of the eye. He describes how to identify the symptoms and the treatment options. Short video from NHS Choices. (May 2009)
• Sight tests for children. When children need eye tests, what the test involves and why it's important. Short video from NHS Choices. (May 2008)

Stammer

• Stammering. A speech and language therapist explains the causes of stammering and Jamal, a university student, talks about learning to live with his stammer. Short video from NHS Choices. (June 2009)

Stomach Cancer

• Stomach cancer. Consultant surgeon Sukhbir Uhbi explains who's most at risk of stomach cancer, the questions to ask if you're diagnosed and the treatment options. A short video from NHS Choices. (February 2008)

Stomach Ulcer

• 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)

Stress

• Deep breathing exercises for relaxation. This video is for adults who want to learn more about deep breathing exercises. Short video from Bupa. (January 2009)
• Simple relaxation exercises. This video is for adults who want to learn more about simple relaxation exercises. Short video from Bupa. (January 2009)

Stress Incontinence

• Incontinence real story. Kate first suffered symptoms of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) after having a hysterectomy. She suffered in silence for eight years before getting help. A short video from NHS Choices. (September 2007)

Stroke

• Experiences of stroke. Audio and video interviews of a number of people who present their experiences of having a stroke and of the various issues that affected them with this condition. From the Healthtalkonline website.
• Facing the Future. Provides reassurance and practical advice about recovery after a stroke and addresses a range of issues including rehabilitation, mobility difficulties, practical aids to independence, communication problems and advice on staying healthy. Short patient videos from Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland.
• Making Sense of Stroke. Features people who have had a stroke and their family discussing the challenges of returning to everyday life soon after a stroke. It outlines why a stroke can occur, the care and recovery process in the immediate period after a stroke and the emotional impact of a stroke. Short patient videos from Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland.
• Stroke real story. Jim was forced to give up work after suffering a stroke 10 years ago, but he's proved that there is life after stroke. Short video from NHS Choices. (October 2007)
• Stroke. Someone has a stroke every five minutes in the UK, and they're the third most common cause of death. The cause varies from person to person but it's important to know what your personal risk factors are. A short video from NHS Choices. (September 2007)
• Strokes: real stories. People reveal how a stroke affected their lives, how it continues to impact and their individual treatments. Short video from NHS Choices. (July 2008)

Stye

• Caring for your eyelids. How should I clean & care for my eyelids if I have an infection in them? Short video from Bupa. (January 2009)

Substance Abuse

• Addiction. Leon never imagined he'd end up a drug addict - but now it's taken over his life and he's trying really hard to kick the habit. A short video from the BBC's Video Nation. (February 2008)
• Cannabis: real stories. Smoking cannabis can lead to cannabis psychosis, causing you to lose touch with reality. Two men describe how it happened to them. Short video from NHS Choices. (October 2007)
• Cocaine. Even casual use of cocaine can soon lead to dependence. Two people describe how the drug nearly ruined their lives. Short video from NHS Choices. (February 2008)
• Saying no to drugs. Would you say no to drugs? Find out what choices teenagers Taz and Mike made, and how their lives were affected. A short video from NHS Choices. (November 2008)
• Substance abuse. Nicolette's 14-year-old son Steven died from solvent abuse. Listen to her story and find out how to help prevent solvent abuse at home. A short video from NHS Choices. (June 2008)
• Turn up for life. Adam has been clean for several months after taking drugs for more than ten years. It's hard work when he's taken a complete change in lifestyle, but it's opened up a new life for him. He tells the story of the rise and fall and rise of a former addict. A short video from the BBC's Video Nation. (January 2005)

Sun Health And Sunburn

• How to be sun smart. In the UK, 2,000 people a year die from malignant melanoma, and it's increasing. See an expert and real people talk about how to stay safe in the sun. Short video from NHS Choices. (October 2007)

Sweating (excess)

• Sweating. An expert explains what hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) is, what causes it and the treatments available. A short video from NHS Choices. (December 2008)

Syphilis

• 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)