Phoenix Blog

Welcome to the Phoenix Hospital Group blog. Here you will find informative articles on various different topics, from healthy living and lifestyle to services we offer at Phoenix!

May 22, 2023

The 2 most common causes of permanent blindness and how to prevent them

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Ophthalmology

People often associate tripping over, difficulty with stairs and finding it hard to find things they have dropped, with old age. However, this could be a sign of glaucoma or age related macular degeneration (AMD), both are lead causes of blindness. In the UK, around 480,000 people have glaucoma and 600,000 people have AMD. If these conditions remain undiagnosed and untreated, it can lead to irreversible blindness. The best way...

April 26, 2023

Common foot conditions: When to see a foot specialist

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Podiatry

24th-30th April is Foot Health Week. In this blog post, Mr Ewan Kannegieter, Consultant Podiatric Surgeon based at Phoenix Hospital...

April 21, 2023

Bunions and Bunion Surgery: Everything you need to know

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Podiatry

Mr Ewan Kannegieter is a Consultant Podiatric Surgeon with over 20 years' experience operating on and treating foot conditions. He...

January 12, 2023

How can a healthy, balanced diet help prevent disease?

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Nutrition

In this article, Juliet Wilson, a Consultant Dietitian, highlights why following a healthy diet is so important for preventing and...

December 12, 2022

Aortic aneurysm: a guide to diagnosis and management

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Cardiology

In this article, Dr Hatef Mansoubi and Dr Miles Dalby discuss the process for diagnosing and managing aortic aneurysms, which...

December 5, 2022

Weight gain in the menopause: tips for maintaining a healthy weight

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Gynaecology

Menopause can be a confusing time for women, as it can bring with it numerous difficult symptoms to manage. Many...

November 21, 2022

The Importance of Bowel Cancer Screening

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Cancer screening

Importance of bowel cancer screening Dr David Burling specialises in the diagnosis and staging of bowel cancer. In this blog...

November 1, 2022

Best Private Hip Replacement

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Orthopaedics

In this blog post, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Professor Paul Lee outlines the reasons you might need a hip replacement and...

October 21, 2022

Menopause and ‘brain fog’

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Neurology

October is Menopause Awareness Month, which aims to raise awareness about menopause and the support options available to women experiencing...

October 12, 2022

What You Need To Know About Female Urinary Incontinence (UI)

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Uncategorized

Urinary incontinence (UI) can be incredibly hard to live with. So it is important for women of all ages to...

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