The cyclical mood swings experienced by many women can be due to hormonal imbalances, though GPs may not see the full picture, says Helen O’Callaghan.

>> Following a recent blood check, my 60-year-old friend was found to have extremely high ESR levels.

¦ I had a stubborn fungal infection on my toenail, which I clipped too short and accidentally cut the skin underneath it.

¦ What can I take to relieve the bloating and full feeling I get when I eat late at night?