I have developed an anger problem. Small things make me snap, I shout at my family and often feel overwhelmed. How can I deal with this?

Dear Dr Hilary I have developed an anger problem. Small things make me snap, I shout at my family and often feel overwhelmed. How can I deal with this? Nicola, by email First, start talking to the people on the receiving end of your anger and explain you’re aware of the problem so they realise […] Read more

I suffer with migraines, which strike every few months. My employer is very unsympathetic whenever I have to take time off. Is there anything that I can do or show them to prove this is a terrible condition?

Dear Dr Hilary I suffer with migraines, which strike every few months. My employer is very unsympathetic whenever I have to take time off. Is there anything that I can do or show them to prove this is a terrible condition? Mona, by email Migraines are not only unpleasant but also terribly inconvenient and, given […] Read more

For the last few months, I’ve had a really sore throat. I’ve tried remedies such as hot water with honey, over-the-counter lozenges and gargling with TCP, but nothing will shake it.

Dear Dr Hilary For the last few months, I’ve had a really sore throat. I’ve tried remedies such as hot water with honey, over-the-counter lozenges and gargling with TCP, but nothing will shake it. Should I see my GP to find out if it’s anything more serious? Tracy, by email Most sore throats come and […] Read more

At first I thought I just had a cold, but now I’m blocked up all the time and suffering from a painful ache that spreads across my face.

Dear Dr Hilary I’ve been having real problems with my sinuses. At first I thought I just had a cold, but now I’m blocked up all the time and suffering from a painful ache that spreads across my face. What’s wrong with me? Toni, via email It sounds as if you have sinusitis, which can […] Read more

I am considering having Botox. My local beautician offers it, but I’m not sure if this is the best place to go. Is there a regulatory body?

Dear Dr Hilary I am considering having Botox. My local beautician offers it, but I’m not sure if this is the best place to go. Is there a regulatory body? Wendy, 49 Botox is an injectable substance used to paralyse muscles, making wrinkles less prominent. However it must be precisely administered or it can cause […] Read more