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Diagnosing IBS Irritable bowel syndrome
Irritable bowel syndromeThere are nospecific tests for IBS,asit does notcause any obvious detectable abnormalities in your digestive system. In most cases, a diagnosis will be based on whether you have typical symptoms of IBS . Your GP willconsider assessingyou forIBS if you have had any of the following symptoms for at least six months: abdominal (stomach) pain or
Personal or lifestyle issues Testosterone deficiency (hypogonadism)
Testosterone deficiency (hypogonadism)Lifestyle factors or psychological problems are often responsible for many of the symptoms described above. For example, erectile dysfunction , loss of libido andmood swingsmay bethe result of either: stress depression anxiety There are alsophysical causes of erectile dysfunction, such as changes in the blood vessels, which may happen
Do I need HRT? Testosterone deficiency (hypogonadism)
Testosterone deficiency (hypogonadism)Your GP may also order ablood test to measure your testosterone levels. If the results suggest you have a testosterone deficiency, you may be referred to an endocrinologist (a specialist in hormone problems). If the specialist confirms this diagnosis,youmay be offered testosterone replacementto correct the hormone deficiency, which should relieve
Causes of hypothermia Hypothermia
HypothermiaHypothermia is caused by getting too cold, as the body loses more heat than it can generate and body temperature drops below 35C (95F). There are different types of hypothermia, depending on how quickly the body loses heat: acute or immersion hypothermia this happens when a person loses heat very rapidly; for example, after falling into cold
Introduction Urinary incontinence
Urinary incontinenceUrinary incontinence is the unintentional passing of urine. It's a common problem thought to affect millions of people.There are several types of urinary incontinence, including: stress incontinence when urine leaks out at times when your bladder is under pressure; for example, when you cough or laugh urge incontinence when urine leaks as youfeel
Treating underactive thyroid Underactive thyroid
Underactive thyroidAn underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) is usually treated by taking daily hormone replacement tablets called levothyroxine. Levothyroxinereplaces the thyroxine hormone, which your thyroid doesn't make enough of. You'll initially have regular Blood tests until the correct doseof levothyroxine is reached. Thiscan take a little while to get
What are the symptoms? Inflammatory bowel disease
Inflammatory bowel diseaseThe main symptoms of ulcerative colitis and Crohns disease are similar. They include: pain, swelling or cramping in the tummy recurring or bloody diarrhoea weight loss extreme tiredness Not everyone has all of these symptoms, and some people may experience additional symptoms, including vomiting, anaemia and high temperature (fever). The
When a jury is needed Inquest
InquestMost inquests are carried out by the coroner alone. However, in some circumstances, the coroner willcall a jury to decide the verdict. For example, a jury will be required ifthe death occurred in prison or in police custody, or ifthe death was the result of an accident at work. The coroner can also call a jury at their own discretion.
Relatives Inquest
InquestRelatives of the deceased can attend an inquest and are able to ask the witnesses questions. However, they're only able to ask questions relating to the medical cause and circumstances of the death. It's also possible for a relative of the deceased to be represented by a lawyer.Thismay be particularly important if the death was the result of a
Information about you Isovaleric acidaemia
Isovaleric acidaemiaIf you or your child has IVA, your clinical team will pass information about you/them on to the National Congenital Anomaly and Rare Diseases Registration Service (NCARDRS). This helps scientists look for better ways to prevent and treat this condition. You can opt out of the register at any time. Find out more about the register .