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Causes Median nerve compression
Median nerve compressionThe symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) are caused by squashing (compression) of the median nerve at the wrist. The median nerve is responsible for two main functions: carrying physical sensations such as your sense of touch from your hand to your brain carrying nerve signals from your brain to your hand, controlling movement Any
Diagnosis Median nerve compression
Median nerve compressionCarpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) can usually be diagnosed by your GP, who will examine your hand and wrist and ask you about your symptoms. Your GP will assess your ability to use your hand, wrist or arm, and look for signs of weakness in the muscles surrounding your thumb. Physical tests Your doctor may tap your wrist lightly to see if you feel
Symptoms of oral thrush Oral thrush in adults
Oral thrush in adultsSymptoms of oral thrushcaninclude: white patches (plaques) in the mouth that can often be wiped off, leaving behind redareas that may bleed slightly loss of taste or an unpleasant taste in the mouth redness inside the mouth and throat cracks at the corners of the mouth a painful, burning sensation in the mouth In some cases, the symptoms
Causes of oral thrush Oral thrush in adults
Oral thrush in adultsLow numbers of the fungus Candida are naturally found in the mouth and digestive system of most people. They don't usually cause any problems, but can lead to oral thrush if they multiply. There are a number of reasons why this may happen, including: taking a course of antibiotics , particularly over a long period or at a high dose taking
Introduction Oral thrush in babies
Oral thrush in babiesOral thrush in babies and young children is a fungal infection in the mouth that's usually harmless and easily treatable. Although babies and young children are particularly at risk, oral thrush can also affect adults. Read about: Thrush, oral - adults This topic covers: Signs of oral thrush When to seek medical advice Causes of
Signs of oral thrush in babies Oral thrush in babies
Oral thrush in babiesThe main sign of oral thrush is a white coating on your baby's tongue, although there may also be white patches elsewhere in the mouth. This coating may look like curd or cottage cheese and usually can't be rubbed off easily. If your baby has a white coating on their tongue that does rub off easily, it's more likely to be milk coating the
Patient story: "The secret is to stay positive." Heart bypass
Heart bypassChauffeur Alec Keep, aged 66 when interviewed, had a heart bypass in March 2007 in Papworth Hospital, after he had two heart attacks. "I had the first Myocardial infarction in November 2006. It came as a complete surprise. I hadn't had any symptoms, I was active and thought I was quite fit, although people had commented that I sounded out of
Signs and symptoms Carcinoid syndrome and carcinoid tumours
Carcinoid syndrome and carcinoid tumoursIn the early stages of having a carcinoid tumour, you may not have any symptoms. You may also not have symptoms if the tumour is just in your digestive system, as any hormones it produces will be broken down by your liver. If symptomsdo develop, they tend to be fairly general and can be easily mistaken for signs of other illnesses. Symptoms may
What causes carcinoid tumours? Carcinoid syndrome and carcinoid tumours
Carcinoid syndrome and carcinoid tumoursIt'snotknown exactlywhy carcinoid tumours develop, but it's thought that mostoccur by chance. Your chances of developing a carcinoid tumour may be increased if you have: a rare family syndrome called multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) parents or siblings with a carcinoid tumour parents with squamous cell skin cancer , non-Hodgkin's
Symptoms ofcarbon monoxide poisoning Carbon monoxide poisoning
Carbon monoxide poisoningThe symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoningaren't always obvious, particularly during low-level exposure. A tension-type headache is the most common symptom ofmild carbon monoxide poisoning.Other symptoms include: dizziness nausea (feeling sick)and vomiting tiredness and confusion stomach pain shortness of breath and difficulty breathing