A-Z of Medical Conditions

Welcome to the Standard Life Healthcare A-Z of Medical Conditions

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• "Starchy foods often contain a lot of fibre (roughage). When you eat starchy foods you get a feeling of fullness which helps control appetite" - See Healthy Eating.
• "Immunisation has caused dramatic improvements in health" - See:
1. Normal immunisation schedule for all people in the UK
2. If you travel abroad
• "Crohn's Disease is a condition where there is inflammation in the gut. Medication can often ease the symptoms" - See Crohn's Disease.
• "Everybody has some risk of developing heart disease or stroke. Certain `risk factors` increase the risk" - See Preventing Heart Disease and Stroke.

This Service aims to provide a source of reliable, comprehensive, medically validated information covering ill-health and general well-being, and includes health issues related to travel.

The information is written by experienced doctors with content sourced from recognised journals and professional organisations such as the Royal College of General Practitioners, and is updated regularly.

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We sincerely hope the information you receive provides the details you need.

If you are unsure about your symptoms, or have a health concern which requires further input from a doctor, then why not call the Standard Life Healthcare GP Advice Line on 0845 602 3773 and arrange to speak to one of our qualified, practising GPs who will help you further with advice and information.