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Types of emollients Emollients
EmollientsEmollients are available as: moisturising creams, ointments, lotions and sprays bath oils and shower products soap substitutes They are available in tubes, tubs and larger pump dispensers, and can either be bought over the counter from your pharmacy or be prescribed by your GP, nurse or health visitor. If you or your children need to use an
Are there any risks or side effects? Echocardiogram
EchocardiogramA standard echocardiogram is a simple, painless and safe procedure. There are no side effectsfrom the scan, although the lubricating gel may feel cold and you may experience some minor discomfort when the electrodes are removed from your skinat the end of the test. Unlike some other tests and scans, such as X-rays and computerised tomography
Who's affected byeating disorders? Eating disorders
Eating disordersA 2015 report commissioned by Beat estimates more than 725,000 peoplein the UK are affected by an eating disorder. Eating disorders tend to be more common in certain age groups, but they can affect people of any age. Around 1in 250 women and 1 in 2,000 men will experience anorexia nervosa at some point. The condition usually develops around the
Treating endometriosis Endometriosis
EndometriosisThere is no cure forendometriosis and it can be difficult to treat. Treatmentaims to ease symptoms so the condition doesn't interfere with your daily life. Treatment will be given to: relieve pain slow the growth of endometriosis tissue improve fertility prevent the diseasereturning Deciding which treatment Your gynaecologist will
Living with epilepsy Epilepsy
EpilepsyHealthy living Regular exercise and a healthy diet are recommended for everyone, not just people with epilepsy. They can help prevent many conditions, including Coronary heart disease and many forms of cancer . Try to eat a balanced diet, containing all the food groups, to give your body the nutrition it needs. Exercising regularly can
Why did I develop it? Epididymitis
EpididymitisEpididymitis is usually caused by: a sexually transmitted infection such as chlamydia or gonorrhoea , or a urinary tract infection (UTI) UTIs aremuch less common in men than women. In men, a UTI may be causedby an enlarged prostate gland pressing on the bladder, the insertion of a catheter into the penis, or recent surgery to the groin,
How an epidural is performed Epidural
EpiduralIf you choose to have an epidural, the procedure will be carried out by an anaesthetist. An anaesthetist is a doctor trained in providing patients with pain relief during medical procedures.Having an epiduralEpidurals are given in the lower back area. Most are given while the patient is sitting down and leaning forwards. Alternatively, an epidural
Side effects and complications of an epidural Epidural
EpiduralSometimes, an epidural may not work. This can happen if: its difficult to find the epidural space the local anaesthetic doesnt spread evenly around the epidural space the catheter falls out If your epidural doesnt work, your anaesthetist may offer alternative pain relief or perform the procedure again.Side effectsEpidural anaesthesia is usually
Introduction Epiglottitis
EpiglottitisEpiglottitis is inflammation and swelling of the epiglottis. In most cases, it's caused by infection. The epiglottis is a flap of tissue that sits beneath the tongue at the back of the throat. Its main function is to close over the windpipe (trachea) while you're eating, to prevent food entering your airways.
Symptoms of epiglottitis Epiglottitis
EpiglottitisThe symptoms of epiglottitis usually develop quickly and get rapidly worse, although they can develop over a few days in older children and adults. Symptoms include: a severe Strep throat difficulty and pain when swallowing difficulty breathing, which may improve when leaning forwards breathing that sounds abnormal and high-pitched (stridor)