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Metatarsalgia Foot pain
Foot painMetatarsalgia isthe term for pain that occurs in the front section of the foot. It's is often described as a burning or aching pain that ranges from mild to severe and gets worse when walking. It can affect one or several toes near the ball of your foot, or sometimes the entire foot. Anything that puts extra strain or pressure on the ball of
Diagnosing gallbladder cancer Gallbladder cancer
Gallbladder cancerYour GP will examine you and ask about your symptoms. If they suspect gallbladder cancer, they may refer you to a specialist, usually a gastroenterologist (a doctor who specialises in conditions of the digestive system). Thespecialist will ask about your medical history and check to see whether the lymph glands in your neck and groin are swollen.
Causes of gallstones Gallstones
GallstonesGallstones are thought to be caused byan imbalance in the chemical make-upof bile inside the gallbladder. Bile is a liquid produced by the liver to aiddigestion. It's still unclear exactly what leads to this imbalance, but gallstones can form if: there are unusually high levels of cholesterol inside the gallbladder (about four in every five
Preventing gallstones Gallstones
GallstonesFrom the limited evidence available, changes to your diet and losing weight(if you're overweight) may help prevent gallstones. DietBecause of the role cholesterol appears to play in the formation of gallstones, it is advisable to avoid eating too many foods with a high saturated fatcontent.Foods high in saturated fat include: meat pies sausages
Aspiration Ganglion
GanglionAspiration is usually carried out in the outpatient department of your local hospital or GP surgery. Your doctor will remove as much of the contents of the ganglion as possible with a needle and syringe.The area is sometimes also injected with a dose of steroidmedication to help prevent the ganglion returning, although there's no clear
Is there afood intolerance test? Food intolerance
Food intoleranceThere are no tests for food intolerances. The only way to know if you have one is to monitor your symptoms and the food you eat. See what happens when you cut out the suspected food for a while, and then reintroduce it back into your diet. Food diary Trykeeping a food diary, noting: what foods you eat any symptoms you have after eating these
Why a gastrectomy is carried out Stomach removal surgery
Stomach removal surgeryA gastrectomy can be used to treat a variety of conditions, including obesity and some types of cancer. There are several types of gastrectomy that may be used, depending on the conditionbeing treated. Stomach cancer A gastrectomy is one of the most effective ways of curing Stomach cancer or slowing down the rate at which it spreads. In most
How a gastrectomy is performed Stomach removal surgery
Stomach removal surgeryThere are different types of gastrectomy, depending on which part of your stomach needs to be removed.Types of gastrectomyThere are four main types of gastrectomy, all carried out under general anaesthetic (where you're unconscious): partial gastrectomy total gastrectomy sleeve gastrectomy oesophagogastrectomy Partial gastrectomyDuringa partial
Complications of gastrectomy Stomach removal surgery
Stomach removal surgeryAs with any type of surgery, a gastrectomy carriesa risk of complications. Problems can also occur because of changes in the way you digest food. Cancer Gastrectomiesto treat Stomach cancer have a higher risk of complications, because most people who have this type of surgery are elderly and often in poor health. Complications can also occur
What to do if you have gastroenteritis Gastroenteritis
GastroenteritisIf you experience sudden diarrhoea and vomiting, the best thing to do is stay at home until you're feeling better.There's not always a specific treatment, so you have to let the illness run its course. You don't usually need to get medical advice, unless your symptoms don't improve or there's a risk of a more serious problem (see When to get