Ellie Cannon

One reader writes: My husband has constant phlegm in his throat and it seems to be getting worse. What could it be?

This could be due to a vitamin deficiency - but such leg pains are surprisingly common and it is often unclear what causes them.

I'm 52 and I was recently diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I'm tired, with muscle pains. What can I do to ease the symptoms?

Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition, and flare-ups typically need to be tackled with prescription creams - which your GP can provide.

I have suffered stressful dreams and nightmares for 20 years. How can I make them stop? Ask Dr Ellie, the GP who's always here for you.

I'm in my 50s and my crotch is always itchy. What could be the problem? DR ELLIE responds...

My wife is losing her voice. Her GP says that it's silent reflux but the prescription medicines aren't helping. Could there be another cause? Dr Ellie replies to a reader's concerns.

I'm a woman in my 60s and my hair has started falling out. What can I do to make it stop? Dr Ellie Cannon offers her advice.

When you've been a GP for over 20 years, you start to feel like you've seen it all. But a few months ago, I had an experience with a patient that left me shaken.

My wife, who is 85, has suffered from urinary tract infections every few months for five years. Antibiotics don't work. What can she do? Dr Ellie replies to a reader's concerns.