# Latest features from Patient.info **URL:** https://community.patient.info/c/latest-features-from-patient-info/46.md?page=1 [Latest](https://community.patient.info/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.patient.info/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.patient.info/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Candidiasis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment | Doctor](https://community.patient.info/t/candidiasis-causes-symptoms-and-treatment-doctor/816524)
**Author:** [@CommunityAdmin](https://community.patient.info/u/CommunityAdmin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [29 June 2026 12:38 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/candidiasis-causes-symptoms-and-treatment-doctor/816524 "2026-06-29T12:38:27Z")
Synonym: candidosis This article gives an overview of candidal infections, with detailed information on oral, oesophageal, skin and invasive candidal infections. This is a companion discussion topic for the original ar… --- ## [Micellar water: skincare benefits and uses](https://community.patient.info/t/micellar-water-skincare-benefits-and-uses/825881)
**Author:** [@CommunityAdmin](https://community.patient.info/u/CommunityAdmin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [27 June 2026 20:18 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/micellar-water-skincare-benefits-and-uses/825881 "2026-06-27T20:18:05Z")
Dr Aneesha Ahmad, GP, dermatologist and medical director of Skyn Doctor, explains that micellar water is made up of micelles (very small balls of cleansing oil molecules) suspended in soft purified water which removes im… --- ## [Campylobacter: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment](https://community.patient.info/t/campylobacter-symptoms-causes-and-treatment/810223)
**Author:** [@CommunityAdmin](https://community.patient.info/u/CommunityAdmin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [24 June 2026 00:33 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/campylobacter-symptoms-causes-and-treatment/810223 "2026-06-24T00:33:05Z")
Campylobacter are germs (campylobacter bacteria) that can cause an unpleasant bout of food poisoning. One of the most common strains in the group is Campylobacter jejuni. When eating or drinking something containing the … --- ## [Symptom Checker](https://community.patient.info/t/symptom-checker/892301)
**Author:** [@CommunityAdmin](https://community.patient.info/u/CommunityAdmin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [22 June 2026 07:15 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/symptom-checker/892301 "2026-06-22T07:15:42Z")
Begin by entering or selecting the symptoms that best describe your current condition. Symptoms can be entered in your own words or chosen from the list of matching suggestions; select the most appropriate. This is a c… --- ## [When will I get my first period? | Period Quiz](https://community.patient.info/t/when-will-i-get-my-first-period-period-quiz/822426)
**Author:** [@CommunityAdmin](https://community.patient.info/u/CommunityAdmin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [15 June 2026 22:27 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/when-will-i-get-my-first-period-period-quiz/822426 "2026-06-15T22:27:46Z")
As you approach your teenage years, you probably wonder when your periods might start. You may look forward to this moment as a sign that you are really growing up. You may also be nervous about how they will feel, or ho… --- ## [What's causing your foot pain?](https://community.patient.info/t/whats-causing-your-foot-pain/947450)
**Author:** [@CommunityAdmin](https://community.patient.info/u/CommunityAdmin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [11 June 2026 15:01 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/whats-causing-your-foot-pain/947450 "2026-06-11T15:01:26Z")
Foot pain can be caused by injury, overuse, inflammation, structural issues, nerve conditions, arthritis, infections, and skin disorders. The exact cause often depends on where the pain occurs and what activities make it… --- ## [Cutaneous Filariasis: Types, Symptoms, and Treatment | Doctor](https://community.patient.info/t/cutaneous-filariasis-types-symptoms-and-treatment-doctor/817859)
**Author:** [@CommunityAdmin](https://community.patient.info/u/CommunityAdmin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [2 June 2026 01:32 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/cutaneous-filariasis-types-symptoms-and-treatment-doctor/817859 "2026-06-02T01:32:06Z")
Filariasis is a parasitic disease caused by thread-like filarial nematodes (roundworms) in the family Filarioidea (also known as 'filariae'). Of the hundreds of described filarial parasites, only eight species cause natu… --- ## [Diverticula (Diverticulosis, Diverticular Disease, Diverticulitis)](https://community.patient.info/t/diverticula-diverticulosis-diverticular-disease-diverticulitis/810403)
**Author:** [@CommunityAdmin](https://community.patient.info/u/CommunityAdmin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [14 May 2026 16:53 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/diverticula-diverticulosis-diverticular-disease-diverticulitis/810403 "2026-05-14T16:53:57Z")
Diverticula is the medical term to describe small pouches that stick out of the colon wall. A diverticulum (singular) is a small pouch with a narrow neck that sticks out from (protrudes from) the wall of the gut (intesti… --- ## [Knee Pain: When to Get A Scan](https://community.patient.info/t/knee-pain-when-to-get-a-scan/892030)
**Author:** [@CommunityAdmin](https://community.patient.info/u/CommunityAdmin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [11 May 2026 00:56 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/knee-pain-when-to-get-a-scan/892030 "2026-05-11T00:56:03Z")
Sometimes, knee pain is caused by age-related wear and tear that degrades the cartilage. Cartilage is a type of soft tissue that cushions the spaces between the bones within a joint, such as the knee. If it wears away, t… --- ## [Patient Charter: Understand your NHS rights and pledges](https://community.patient.info/t/patient-charter-understand-your-nhs-rights-and-pledges/905181)
**Author:** [@CommunityAdmin](https://community.patient.info/u/CommunityAdmin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [9 May 2026 02:40 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/patient-charter-understand-your-nhs-rights-and-pledges/905181 "2026-05-09T02:40:58Z")
Your rights include: Care free at the point of use - with some exceptions such as prescriptions in England, dentistry and eye care. This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info… --- ## [Why is there blood in my semen?](https://community.patient.info/t/why-is-there-blood-in-my-semen/822328)
**Author:** [@CommunityAdmin](https://community.patient.info/u/CommunityAdmin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [6 May 2026 11:17 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/why-is-there-blood-in-my-semen/822328 "2026-05-06T11:17:09Z")
If you notice your semen is bright red, reddish-brown, or pink after ejaculation, you're one of many who've experienced haematospermia - blood in your semen. This is a companion discussion topic for the original articl… --- ## [What are the benefits of strength exercise?](https://community.patient.info/t/what-are-the-benefits-of-strength-exercise/825567)
**Author:** [@CommunityAdmin](https://community.patient.info/u/CommunityAdmin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 October 2025 20:21 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/what-are-the-benefits-of-strength-exercise/825567 "2025-10-26T20:21:14Z")
A strength exercise is any activity that makes your muscles work harder than usual, which increases their strength, size, power and endurance. This involves using your body weight or working against some sort of resistan… --- ## [How to relieve sciatica pain](https://community.patient.info/t/how-to-relieve-sciatica-pain/822894)
**Author:** [@CommunityAdmin](https://community.patient.info/u/CommunityAdmin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [2 May 2026 16:39 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/how-to-relieve-sciatica-pain/822894 "2026-05-02T16:39:16Z")
Sciatica happens when your sciatic nerve is injured or put under too much pressure. This nerve runs from your lower back, through your hips and bottom, and down your legs to your feet. Sciatica pain, and sciatic nerve pa… --- ## [Physician associates: What are they and what do they do?](https://community.patient.info/t/physician-associates-what-are-they-and-what-do-they-do/910185)
**Author:** [@CommunityAdmin](https://community.patient.info/u/CommunityAdmin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [28 April 2026 12:43 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/physician-associates-what-are-they-and-what-do-they-do/910185 "2026-04-28T12:43:23Z")
The NHS has always relied on multidisciplinary teams, but those teams are evolving. Rising demand, an ageing population, and ongoing workforce shortages have led to the expansion of roles designed to support doctors and … --- ## [EMDR therapy explained: how it works, benefits and what to expect](https://community.patient.info/t/emdr-therapy-explained-how-it-works-benefits-and-what-to-expect/906314)
**Author:** [@CommunityAdmin](https://community.patient.info/u/CommunityAdmin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [24 April 2026 19:07 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/emdr-therapy-explained-how-it-works-benefits-and-what-to-expect/906314 "2026-04-24T19:07:30Z")
EMDR is a systematic form of therapy aimed at helping your brain work through memories that have become trapped - especially those tied to trauma. This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https:… --- ## [Is Yogurt Good For You? 5 Health Benefits](https://community.patient.info/t/is-yogurt-good-for-you-5-health-benefits/822334)
**Author:** [@CommunityAdmin](https://community.patient.info/u/CommunityAdmin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [19 April 2026 19:16 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/is-yogurt-good-for-you-5-health-benefits/822334 "2026-04-19T19:16:43Z")
Yoghurt - in particular Greek yoghurt - is widely recognised as a health food due to its beneficial nutrients and probiotics. It is a versatile ingredient that can be added to a variety of wholesome meals. Eaten by milli… --- ## [Oestrogen and progesterone HRT. Hormone replacement](https://community.patient.info/t/oestrogen-and-progesterone-hrt-hormone-replacement/810826)
**Author:** [@CommunityAdmin](https://community.patient.info/u/CommunityAdmin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [17 April 2026 21:52 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/oestrogen-and-progesterone-hrt-hormone-replacement/810826 "2026-04-17T21:52:59Z")
Most hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a combination of two female hormones, an 'oestrogen' and a 'progestogen'. Oestrogens and progestogens are natural female hormones which are used to treat women's health problems,… --- ## [How to spot a mini-stroke: early signs and symptoms](https://community.patient.info/t/how-to-spot-a-mini-stroke-early-signs-and-symptoms/822377)
**Author:** [@CommunityAdmin](https://community.patient.info/u/CommunityAdmin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [14 April 2026 08:25 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/how-to-spot-a-mini-stroke-early-signs-and-symptoms/822377 "2026-04-14T08:25:03Z")
Natalie Mackenzie, a brain injury expert and Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapist based in London, UK, explains that a mini-stroke typically lasts a short period - ranging from a few minutes to a few hours - before resolvi… --- ## [What is the 3-day sardine fast](https://community.patient.info/t/what-is-the-3-day-sardine-fast/892325)
**Author:** [@CommunityAdmin](https://community.patient.info/u/CommunityAdmin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [13 April 2026 18:26 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/what-is-the-3-day-sardine-fast/892325 "2026-04-13T18:26:33Z")
The idea of eating nothing but sardines for health reasons goes back to 2012, when Dr Frederick Hatfield tried it after being diagnosed with cancer. He put himself on an extreme plan - eating only one to two cans of sard… --- ## [Magnesium: Health benefits and risks](https://community.patient.info/t/magnesium-health-benefits-and-risks/905162)
**Author:** [@CommunityAdmin](https://community.patient.info/u/CommunityAdmin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [12 April 2026 18:43 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/magnesium-health-benefits-and-risks/905162 "2026-04-12T18:43:54Z")
Magnesium is a mineral found naturally in many foods, including leafy green vegetables, nuts, seeds, whole grains and pulses. This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/featu… --- ## [Healthy ageing - what you need to know](https://community.patient.info/t/healthy-ageing-what-you-need-to-know/880845)
**Author:** [@CommunityAdmin](https://community.patient.info/u/CommunityAdmin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [7 April 2026 10:39 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/healthy-ageing-what-you-need-to-know/880845 "2026-04-07T10:39:47Z")
As you move through midlife, the steps you take now can make the difference to how well you live and enjoy your later years. It’s not enough to rely on going to the gym or eating your five a day - it’s a combination of f… --- ## [How to Get Rid of Hiccup? The Most Effective Method](https://community.patient.info/t/how-to-get-rid-of-hiccup-the-most-effective-method/822610)
**Author:** [@CommunityAdmin](https://community.patient.info/u/CommunityAdmin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [4 April 2026 14:42 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/how-to-get-rid-of-hiccup-the-most-effective-method/822610 "2026-04-04T14:42:04Z")
Most of us have had hiccups at some point in our lives. We usually see them as brief annoyances that come and go, rarely pausing to consider why they happen. This is a companion discussion topic for the original articl… --- ## [Fungal Ear Infection: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment](https://community.patient.info/t/fungal-ear-infection-causes-symptoms-and-treatment/810337)
**Author:** [@CommunityAdmin](https://community.patient.info/u/CommunityAdmin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [2 April 2026 16:40 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/fungal-ear-infection-causes-symptoms-and-treatment/810337 "2026-04-02T16:40:11Z")
An explanation of the different types of ear infection and which parts of the ear are involved can be found in the separate leaflet called Ear infection (otitis media). This is a companion discussion topic for the orig… --- ## [Can you live a long, healthy life with HIV?](https://community.patient.info/t/can-you-live-a-long-healthy-life-with-hiv/823065)
**Author:** [@CommunityAdmin](https://community.patient.info/u/CommunityAdmin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 October 2025 12:45 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/can-you-live-a-long-healthy-life-with-hiv/823065 "2025-10-24T12:45:00Z")
So, how common is it to live a normal, healthy life after testing positive for HIV? How do people with HIV manage their condition? And can an HIV diagnosis shift someone's perspective on life? This is a companion discu… --- ## [Why have I been offered the shingles vaccine](https://community.patient.info/t/why-have-i-been-offered-the-shingles-vaccine/823678)
**Author:** [@CommunityAdmin](https://community.patient.info/u/CommunityAdmin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [27 March 2026 09:21 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/why-have-i-been-offered-the-shingles-vaccine/823678 "2026-03-27T09:21:38Z")
Shingles is a 'reawakening' of the chickenpox virus in your body - varicella-zoster. After a person recovers from chickenpox, the virus remains in the nerves in your body for life. The virus may reactivate years later … --- ## [What is antibiotic resistance?](https://community.patient.info/t/what-is-antibiotic-resistance/822174)
**Author:** [@CommunityAdmin](https://community.patient.info/u/CommunityAdmin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [21 March 2026 17:24 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/what-is-antibiotic-resistance/822174 "2026-03-21T17:24:03Z")
Antibiotics are medicines designed to treat or prevent bacterial infections. They do this by destroying bacteria, or stopping them from reproducing. This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at http… --- ## [Masking: What it is, signs, and how to stop doing it](https://community.patient.info/t/masking-what-it-is-signs-and-how-to-stop-doing-it/822523)
**Author:** [@CommunityAdmin](https://community.patient.info/u/CommunityAdmin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [19 March 2026 01:55 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/masking-what-it-is-signs-and-how-to-stop-doing-it/822523 "2026-03-19T01:55:55Z")
Masking is when someone hides or suppresses their neurodivergent traits to blend in and meet what society sees as 'normal' behaviour. It's widely observed in people with neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism or AD… --- ## [Wearable blood pressure monitors: Do they work?](https://community.patient.info/t/wearable-blood-pressure-monitors-do-they-work/892146)
**Author:** [@CommunityAdmin](https://community.patient.info/u/CommunityAdmin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [17 March 2026 07:54 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/wearable-blood-pressure-monitors-do-they-work/892146 "2026-03-17T07:54:48Z")
Like many people, I had occasional borderline readings in the past. Nothing that required treatment, but enough to make me curious. I also know that blood pressure can vary quite a lot throughout the day depending on str… --- ## [Cancer Stories: Kevin Donaghy](https://community.patient.info/t/cancer-stories-kevin-donaghy/884738)
**Author:** [@CommunityAdmin](https://community.patient.info/u/CommunityAdmin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [23 February 2026 15:02 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/cancer-stories-kevin-donaghy/884738 "2026-02-23T15:02:07Z")
Kevin’s cancer journey came in two waves. The first was in 2018, ending with a stage two melanoma removal and a 'cancer-free' diagnosis. The second arrived eighteen months later. What started as routine back pain ended w… --- ## [Sertraline: Uses and Side Effects](https://community.patient.info/t/sertraline-uses-and-side-effects/811218)
**Author:** [@CommunityAdmin](https://community.patient.info/u/CommunityAdmin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [19 February 2026 20:26 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/sertraline-uses-and-side-effects/811218 "2026-02-19T20:26:02Z")
Sertraline is a type of antidepressant called a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It is used to treat depression, anxiety disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. This is a companion discussion topi… [Previous page](https://community.patient.info/c/latest-features-from-patient-info/46.md) [Next page](https://community.patient.info/c/latest-features-from-patient-info/46.md?page=2)