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Vascular – Circulatory Vascular surgery is a surgical subspecialty in which diseases of the vascular system, or arteries and veins, are managed by medical therapy, minimally-invasive catheter procedures, and surgical reconstruction. Varicose Veins Varicose veins are swollen and enlarged veins – usually blue or dark purple – that usually occur on the legs. Vein Stripping…

Alleviating your worries of The Change It’s a rite of passage that all women experience in their lives; the menopause. Onset starts, on average, at 51 years of age, but can happen much earlier or later. Most women will experience some symptoms, which can range from mild to more serious. These may include: Hot flushes…

Fertility Supporting patients through their infertility battles. Struggling to conceive can be an emotional battle for all concerned. Infertility, which is classed as a failure to conceive after 12 months or more of unprotected intercourse without pregnancy, affects men and women across the globe. You may be struggling with: Primary infertility – when a woman…

Gynaecology Do you suffer from any of the following symptoms? Bleeding between periods, heavy periods or intermittent/irregular periods Abdominal or pelvic pain during or between periods Itching or burning sensation Irregular discharge   From our central Peterborough location, within a private healthcare setting, Avicenna Clinic offers personalised gynaecological care from skilled consultants who are leaders…

Rheumatology About Rheumatology focusses on the diagnosis and management of painful disorders affecting soft tissues around the bones and joints. This can include musculoskeletal conditions such as arthritis, osteoarthritis and osteoporosis and systemic autoimmune conditions such as lupus. Rheumatic diseases affect millions of people in the UK every day and cause a wide range of…

Knee Surgery About The knee is made up of three joints making it a complex set-up and one which is particularly vulnerable to pain and damage.  The knee takes on the full weight of your body every day and therefore the elderly and people who are overweight are more likely to experience issues with their…

Spinal About The spine is an invaluable part of the body and is responsible for supporting your back. It is a network of 24 separate bones called vertebrae which are stacked on top of one another and allow you to stand and bend. Back pain and related spinal problems can affect people of all ages…