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Treatment for molluscum contagiosum (MC) is not routinely recommended because most cases clear up in around 6 to 18 months without the need for treatment. If left alone, MCdoesn't tend toresult in scarring orcause any symptoms other than spots. Many of thetreatments available for MC can be painful and may beupsetting for young children, and
The symptoms of mesothelioma tend to develop gradually over time. They typically don't appear until several decades after exposure to asbestos. Symptoms of mesothelioma in the lining of the lungsinclude: Chest pain shortness of breath fatigue (extreme tiredness) a high temperature (fever) and sweating, particularly at night a persistent
Mesothelioma is almost always caused by exposure to asbestos, agroup of minerals made of microscopic fibres thatused to be widely used in construction. These tiny fibres can easily get in the lungs, where they get stuck, damaging thelungsover time.It usually takes a while for this to cause any obvious problems, with mesotheliomatypically
Metabolic syndrome may be diagnosed if you have three or more of the following symptoms: a waist circumference of94cm (37 inches) or more in European men, or 90cm (35.5 inches) or more inSouth Asianmen a waist circumference of 80cm (31.5 inches) or more in Europeanand South Asian women high triglyceride levels (fat in the blood)and low levels
Metatarsalgia is the name for pain in the ball of the foot. It affects the metatarsals, the bones connecting theankle bones to the toes. They're a common source of pain because they support your weight when you're standing, walking and running. Metatarsalgiacan have a number of different causes, including wearing unsupportive footwear,
If you see your GP or midwife because of vaginal bleeding or other symptoms of miscarriage, you may be referred to an early pregnancy unit at a hospital for tests. If you're more than 18 weeks pregnant, you'll usually be referred to the maternity unit at the hospital. Tests The hospital can carry out tests to confirm whether you're having a
If you have a severe case of mitral regurgitation, mitral valve prolapse or mitral valve stenosis, you will usually need to have a heart valve operation. Most heart valve operations are performed under general anaesthetic (where you are asleep). They usually involve making a cut down the middle of the breastbone, although some surgeons are
Motion sickness is usually associated with travelling in a car, ship, plane or train. However, you can also get it on fairground rides and while watching or playing fast-paced films or computer games. Motion sickness is thought to occur when there's a conflict between what your eyes see and what your inner ears, which help with balance, sense.
Symptoms of altitude sickness usually develop between6 and 24 hours after ascending to high altitude.Mild altitude sicknessCommon symptoms of mild altitude sickness (sometimes called acute mountain sickness) can be similar to a bad hangover and may include: headache nausea and vomiting dizziness tiredness loss of appetite upset stomach
Treatment for MS relapses Contact your specialist MS nurse or GP if you think you're havinga relapse. A flare up of symptoms can sometimes be caused by something other than a relapse, such as an infection, so your nurse or GP needs to check for other possible causes. Treatment for a relapse usually involves either: a five-day course of