Dr Mark Porter

Dr Mark Porter

With 26 years experience in practice and a partner in a busy South Gloucestershire surgery, Dr Mark is also resident doctor on BBC One's The One Show, presents Radio 4's Inside Health, writes for The Times, and has popped up on celebrity versions of The Weakest Link and Mastermind.
Dr Mark was awarded an MBE in 2005 for services to medicine.

Articles By: Dr Mark Porter

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Should I be worried about night sweats?

Dr Mark Porter on what might be causing night sweats – and a useful thing you can do when you have one.

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Trouble swallowing medicine capsules? Dr Mark Porter has this tip

If you are struggling to swallow medicine capsules, try this advice from our medical expert. 
Healthy eating

Are ginger shots good for inflammation?

Dr Mark Porter on whether ginger shots are good for inflammation or just an expensive wellness fad.

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Dr Mark Porter: Can a steroid injection help osteoarthritis?

Our medical expert on the best way to deal with osteoarthritis in the knee.
Dr Mark Porter

Dr Mark Porter

With 26 years experience in practice and a partner in a busy South Gloucestershire surgery, Dr Mark is also resident doctor on BBC One's The One Show, presents Radio 4's Inside Health, writes for The Times, and has popped up on celebrity versions of The Weakest Link and Mastermind.
Dr Mark was awarded an MBE in 2005 for services to medicine.

Articles By: Dr Mark Porter

Health

Should I be worried about night sweats?

Dr Mark Porter on what might be causing night sweats – and a useful thing you can do when you have one.

Health

Trouble swallowing medicine capsules? Dr Mark Porter has this tip

If you are struggling to swallow medicine capsules, try this advice from our medical expert. 
Healthy eating

Are ginger shots good for inflammation?

Dr Mark Porter on whether ginger shots are good for inflammation or just an expensive wellness fad.

Health

Dr Mark Porter: Can a steroid injection help osteoarthritis?

Our medical expert on the best way to deal with osteoarthritis in the knee.