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Treatments for vaginal dryness Vaginal dryness
Vaginal drynessThe main treatments that can help if you have a dry vagina are: Lubricants Vaginal moisturisers Vaginal oestrogen Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) Lubricants Lubricants are liquids or gels that you apply to your vulva, vagina or your partner's penis just before having sex to keep your vagina moist. They offer immediate but
Symptoms of Dupuytren's contracture Dupuytren's contracture
Dupuytren's contractureThefirst symptom of Dupuytren's contracture (Dupuytren's disease) is usually the growth of small lumps of tissue called nodules on the palm ofyour hand.You may also notice: unusual dimples on your palm thickeningof the skin on your palm tendernessaround your palm Over time, usually months or years,bands of contracted (shortened) tissuecalled
How long does it take to recover from dupuytren contracture surgery Dupuytren's contracture
Dupuytren's contractureIt can take a long time to recover full or partial function of the hand after surgery for Dupuytrens contracture (Dupuytren's disease). Generally, the more extensive your surgery, the longer your recovery time. It's important todiscuss your recovery and any aftercare procedures you may need with your specialist before having surgery. Hand therapy
'She's brought an awful lot of fun into our house' Trisomy 21
Trisomy 21Emily was born with Down's syndrome. Her mum, Sarah, talks about the health issues they faced and Emily's life today. "I was quite a young mum whenEmily was born.She had a few health problems and it was touch and go for the first few days."There's a lot more understanding now about Down's syndrome, although there's still some way to go. People
Introduction Dry eye syndrome
Dry eye syndromeDry eye syndrome, or dry eyedisease, is a common condition that occurs when the eyes don't make enough tears, or the tears evaporate too quickly. This leads to the eyes drying out and becoming red, swollen and irritated. Dry eye syndromeisalso known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca, or simply "dry eyes". Symptoms of dry eye syndrome Thesymptoms
Introduction Lightheadedness
LightheadednessDizziness is a common symptom thats not usually a sign of anything serious, but should beinvestigated by a doctor. The term "dizziness" means different things to different people some use it to describe feeling lightheaded or off balance, while others use it to describe a feelingthat their surroundings are spinning. Because thesymptom is
Seeing your GP Lightheadedness
LightheadednessSee your GP if you're feeling lightheaded or off balance and you're worried, particularly if you also have other symptoms, such as Syncope episodes or headaches . Your GP will first want to establish exactly what you mean by dizziness, and check that you're not actually describing vertigo a severe type of dizziness,where you feel your
Causes of Down's syndrome Trisomy 21
Trisomy 21Down's syndrome is a genetic condition that occurs as a result of an extra chromosome (chromosome 21).ChromosomesThe human body is made up of cells that contain genes. Genes are grouped in thread-like structures called chromosomes.Chromosomes are blocks of DNA and contain detailed genetic instructions responsible for a wide range of factors,
Treating dyspraxia in adults Dyspraxia (adults)
Dyspraxia (adults)Dyspraxia does not affect intelligence, but may make learning new skills more difficult. Adults with dyspraxia may have developed coping strategies to find ways around everyday tasks they find difficult. For example, you may findyour movement problems improve as you find ways to adapt. As you grow older and accept yourself, your confidence and
Introduction Dystonia
DystoniaDystonia is a medical termfor a range of movement disorders that cause muscle spasms and contractions. The spasms and contractions may either be sustained or may come and go. Movementsareoftenrepetitive and cause unusual, awkward and sometimes painful postures. Tremor (shaking) can also be a characteristic of some types of dystonia. Dystonia