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'Monthly infusions help treat my MS' Multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosisNarinder Kaur-Logue has an aggressive form of relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (MS). She experiences debilitating fatigue on a daily basis and has regular relapses.Earlier this year, she began having a monthly infusion of the disease-modifying drug (DMD) Tysabri."When I was first offered Tysabri, I didnt want it. Id heard about people who
Treating short-sightedness Short-sightedness
Short-sightednessGlasses or contact lenses are the most common method of correcting short-sightedness (myopia). Laser surgery is also becoming increasingly popular. Implanting artificial lenses in the eyes is a fairly new technique that is very occasionally used if laser surgery is ineffective or not possible (such as people with very severe short-sightedness).
Treating mucositis Mucositis
MucositisThere's no single treatment for mucositis, asit largely depends on which type of mucositis you have and exactly what caused it. For example, effective treatments for oral mucositis caused by Radiotherapy may not be helpful if you have gastrointestinal mucositis caused by high-dose chemotherapy . Oral mucositis Self-care If you have oral
Symptoms of multiple myeloma Plasma cell myeloma
Plasma cell myelomaIn the early stages, multiple myeloma may not cause any symptoms or complications, and may only be diagnosed after a routine blood or urine test . However, it will eventually cause a wide range of problems, some of which are outlined below. Bone pain Multiple myeloma can cause pain in affected bones, most often the back, ribs or hips. The pain
Genetic testing for muscular dystrophy Muscular dystrophy
Muscular dystrophyGenetic testing may be useful forprospective parents who have a family history of muscular dystrophy (MD) and are worried about passing the condition on to their children. Speak to your GP, who can refer you for genetic screening and counselling . Genetic testing can be used to: identify the cause of muscle problems (to makea diagnosis) identify
What causes selective mutism? Selective mutism
Selective mutismExperts regard selective mutism asa fear (phobia) of talking to certain people. The cause isn't always clear, butit's known to be associated with anxiety. Thechildwill usually have inherited a tendency to experience anxiety and have difficulty taking everyday events in their stride. If they have a speech and language disorder or hearing
Introduction Mumps
MumpsMumps is a contagious viral infection that used to be common in children before the introduction of the MMR vaccine. Its most recognisable by the painful swellings at the side of the face under the ears (the parotid glands), giving a person with mumps a distinctive "hamster face" appearance. Other symptoms of mumps include headaches, joint
What are the symptoms? Multiple system atrophy
Multiple system atrophySymptoms usually start between 50 and 60 years of age, but can start any time after 30. Manydifferent functions of the body can be affected, including the urinary system, blood pressure control and muscle movement. The range ofsymptoms is described below, although it is important to note that a person with multiple system atrophy won't
What's the cause? Multiple system atrophy
Multiple system atrophyThe cause of multiple system atrophy is not well understood. It doesnt appear to be inherited there's no evidence that an affected person's children will develop it. However, it's possible that bothgenetic and environmental factors contribute to the disease, soscientists are currently researching whether there isa genetic tendency
Diagnosing selective mutism Selective mutism
Selective mutismLeft untreated, selective mutism can lead to isolation, low self-esteem and social anxiety disorder . It can continue into adolescence and adulthood if not tackled. However, a child can successfully overcome selective mutism if it's diagnosed at an early age andappropriately managed. It's also possible for adults to overcome selective mutism,