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Yellow plaques on the eyelids Xanthelasma
XanthelasmaFlat yellow patches (plaques) over the upper or lower eyelids are called xanthelasma. Although these plaques are harmless, they indicate you have high cholesterol . See your GP because you may be at risk of developing cardiovascular disease , such as heart attacks and strokes . Making changes to your diet and taking medication may be
Information and advice for people with vision loss Visual impairment
Visual impairmentIn the UK, there are almost 2 million people living with sight loss. Of these, around 360,000 are registered as blind or partially sighted. Being toldyouhave a visual impairment that can't be treated can be difficult to come to terms with. Somepeople go through a process similar to bereavement, where they experience a range of emotions including
Introduction Schistosomiasis
SchistosomiasisSchistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia,is an infection caused by a parasitic worm that lives in fresh water in subtropical and tropical regions. The parasite ismost commonly foundthroughout Africa, butalso lives in parts of South America, the Caribbean, the Middle East and Asia. The Travel Health Pro website has a map of where schistosomiasis
How you get schistosomiasis Schistosomiasis
SchistosomiasisThe worms that cause schistosomiasis live in fresh water, such as: ponds lakes rivers reservoirs canals Showers that take unfiltered water directly from lakes or rivers may also spread the infection, but the worms aren't found in the sea, chlorinated swimming pools or properly treated water supplies. You can become infected if you come
Treatment Binge eating
Binge eatingBinge eating disorders are usually treatable and most people will eventually get better with appropriate help and support.The main treatments are outlined below.Self-help programmesA self-help programme is often the first step towards recovery. There are many different types of self-help and it's important to find one that suits you. Your GP may
Symptoms of cystitis Cystitis
CystitisCystitiscan cause problems with peeing andmake you feel unwell. Symptoms of cystitis in adults Cystitis in adults can cause: pain, burning or stingingwhen you pee needing to pee more often and urgently than normal feeling like you need to pee againsoon after going to the toilet urine that's dark, cloudy or strong-smelling pain low down in
Causes of cystitis Cystitis
CystitisCystitis is usually caused by a bacterial infection, although it sometimes happens when the bladder is irritated or damaged for another reason. Bacterial infections Mostinfections are thought tooccur when bacteria that live harmlessly in the bowel or on the skin get into the bladder through the urethra (tube that carries urine out of your body)
Causes of bladder stones Bladder stones
Bladder stonesBladder stones usually form when you can't completely empty your bladder of urine. Urine is produced by your kidneys. It's made up of water mixed with waste products that the kidneys remove from your blood. One of the waste products is urea, which is made up of nitrogen and carbon. If any urine remains in your bladder, the chemicals in urea
Causes Blackheads
BlackheadsAcne is caused when tiny holes in the skin, known as hair follicles, become blocked.Sebaceous glands are tiny glands found near the surface of your skin. The glands are attached to hair follicles, which are small holes in your skin that an individual hair grows out of.Sebaceous glands lubricate the hair and the skin to stop it drying out. They do
Treating subarachnoid haemorrhages Subarachnoid haemorrhage
Subarachnoid haemorrhageIf you're diagnosed with a subarachnoid haemorrhage, or a diagnosis is strongly suspected, you'll usually be transferred to a specialist neurosciences unit. These units have a range of equipment and treatments to support many of the body's vital functions, such as breathing, blood pressure and circulation. In more severe cases, you may be