Health guides
Written by doctors, for people away from home
Plain explanations of common conditions, what usually helps, and the signs that mean you should be seen in person rather than online.
- 22 September 2026
Online prescriptions in the UK: how they actually work
Online prescriptions in the UK, explained honestly: what happens in the consultation, why a doctor may decline, and what to have ready before you book.Read the guide - 9 September 2026
High cholesterol explained: LDL, HDL and your real risk
High cholesterol is about your overall heart risk, not one number on a page. What LDL and HDL mean, and how treatment decisions get made with you.Read the guide - 28 August 2026
High blood pressure: what the two numbers actually mean
High blood pressure usually causes no symptoms at all, which is why the numbers matter. What a reading means, how it varies, and when to get urgent help.Read the guide - 17 August 2026
Tooth pain and dental infection, what a doctor can and cannot do
A painful tooth needs a dentist for the real fix. Here is what an online doctor can honestly do about severe pain and an infection that is spreading.Read the guide - 5 August 2026
Diarrhoea and vomiting in adults, what to do at home
Practical help for adults with diarrhoea and vomiting: how to rehydrate, what to eat and drink, spotting dehydration, and how long to stay off work for.Read the guide - 24 July 2026
Gastroenteritis recovery and how to stop a stomach bug spreading
A stomach bug runs a fairly predictable course. Here is how gastroenteritis spreads at home, how to break the chain, and why your gut feels odd for weeks.Read the guide - 13 July 2026
Food poisoning symptoms, causes and how long recovery takes
Food poisoning comes from what you ate, but rarely your last meal. Here are the usual sources, how soon symptoms start, and how long recovery really takes.Read the guide - 1 July 2026
Bacterial skin infections and how to spot them early
How to tell a bacterial skin infection from ordinary irritation, what cellulitis, impetigo and boils look like, and the red flags that need urgent care.Read the guide - 19 June 2026
Skin rash causes in adults and when to get help
Common causes of adult skin rashes, from contact reactions to hives, what helps at home, and the warning signs that mean you should be seen today.Read the guide - 8 June 2026
UTI treatment online in the UK, symptoms and next steps
Burning when you wee, needing the loo constantly and an ache low down. What a UTI is, when antibiotics are needed, and the signs that mean act now.Read the guide - 27 May 2026
Thyroid symptoms: underactive and overactive compared
Thyroid symptoms are easily mistaken for stress or ageing. How an underactive and an overactive thyroid differ, and why testing decides the diagnosis.Read the guide - 15 May 2026
Depression signs and the treatment options that help
How to tell low mood from depression, the physical symptoms people miss, what treatment involves, and how it is reviewed over the following months.Read the guide - 4 May 2026
Anxiety symptoms and what treatment really involves
Anxiety often shows up in the body first, as chest tightness, palpitations or gut symptoms. What separates it from worry, and what treatment involves.Read the guide - 21 April 2026
Migraine or tension headache, how to tell them apart
Migraine and tension type headache feel different once you know what to look for. Here are the signs, the usual triggers, and when a headache is urgent.Read the guide - 9 April 2026
Asthma control and inhaler reviews: what good looks like
Asthma control means more than getting through the day. Learn what good control looks like, why frequent reliever use matters, and when to get urgent help.Read the guide - 30 March 2026
Ear infection symptoms and treatment in adults and children
Earache that wakes you at 2am, muffled hearing, a child tugging one ear. Outer versus middle ear, what settles on its own, and when to get help fast.Read the guide - 18 March 2026
Sinus infection treatment online, and when antibiotics help
Heavy pressure across your cheeks and forehead after a cold that will not shift. What sinusitis is, what eases it, and when antibiotics actually help.Read the guide - 6 March 2026
Sore throat and tonsillitis, what helps and what does not
Swallowing feels like broken glass. How to tell a viral sore throat from tonsillitis, what genuinely eases it, and the warning signs to act on fast.Read the guide - 24 February 2026
Chest infection and antibiotics, when you actually need them
Most chest infections clear without antibiotics. Here is how bronchitis differs from pneumonia, why a cough lingers, and how the decision is really made.Read the guide - 12 February 2026
Cold or flu? How to tell the difference in symptoms
A cold usually creeps up on you while flu arrives within hours. Here is how to tell the two apart, how long each lasts, and when to get urgent help.Read the guide - 3 February 2026
Ultimate Guide to Overcoming fatigue: How we treat fatigue
Fatigue is a common issue that disrupts daily life, work, and energy levels. Get safe evaluation and management through an online doctor consultation-no clinic visit needed.Read the guide - 3 February 2026
Dizziness Treatment Online
Dizziness is a common issue that disrupts daily life, work, and balance. Get safe evaluation and management through an online doctor consultation-no clinic visit needed. Licensed providers assess symptoms and create personalized treatment plans.Read the guide - 3 February 2026
How Our Online Doctors Help with Back Pain
Online consultations offer expert assessment and treatment for back pain, helping improve mobility and manage symptoms safely from home.Read the guide - 31 December 2025
Bronchitis Treatment Online: Relief from Cough, Cold, and Fever
Discover effective online bronchitis treatment with Time Medics. Get 24/7 access to licensed doctors for accurate diagnosis and care from home.Read the guide