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Diagnosing shoulder pain Shoulder pain
Shoulder painYour GP may be able to diagnose the cause of your shoulder pain by discussing your symptoms with you and examining your shoulder. In some cases, tests may be needed. As well as asking exactly where the pain is, your GP will also need to know whether: you have had any recent injuries anything makes the pain feel better or worse the pain is
Introduction Imaginary Smell (phantom smell)
Imaginary Smell (phantom smell)'Phantosmia' is the medical term for an imaginary odour (phantom smell) . It is also known as an "olfactory hallucination". The smell is unique to the person and is usually unpleasant, spoiling the taste of any food or drink consumed.It can be in one or both nostrils. Most phantom smells go away in time and are not caused by anything serious.
What could cause phantom smells? Imaginary Smell (phantom smell)
Imaginary Smell (phantom smell)There are a wide range of possible causes of phantosmia, which include: nasal infection some people start to perceive a smell after they develop an infection that affects their nose or sinuses (read about Sinusitis ). The smell may become noticeable after a sudden change in airflow through their nose for example, just after they've sneezed. It
How is phantosmia treated? Imaginary Smell (phantom smell)
Imaginary Smell (phantom smell)Some people with phantosmia will find that the smell gradually fades over a few months, and no treatment is needed. If it is caused by an illness such as sinusitis, it should go when you recover from the illness. Otherwise, if it persists, the following treatments may be tried: Rinsing out the nasal passages with saline solution , which may
Introduction Swollen ankles
Swollen anklesOedema is abuild up of fluid in the body which causes the affected tissue to become swollen . The swelling can occurin one particular part of the bodyor may be more general, depending on the cause. Fluid can accumulate under the skin most commonly causing swelling of the lower legs and ankles or in one of the body's internal organs, such as
Preventing rickets Rickets
RicketsThere are several steps you can take to help prevent rickets.These include ensuring your child: has ahealthy, balanced diet (read about good dietary sources of vitamin D) spends some time outside in the sun takes a vitamin D supplement Babies from birth to one year, including those who are exclusively or partially breastfed, need 8.5 to 10
Treating oedema Swollen ankles
Swollen anklesOedema is often temporary and clears up by itself. For example, if you've been standing up fortoo long on a hot day, your ankles may swell up until you get the chance to put your feet up and rest. Ifoedemadoesn't go away by itself,see your GP. They'lltry and find out if there's an underlying cause which needs to be treated. This could involve
Causes of otosclerosis Otosclerosis
OtosclerosisThe exact cause of otosclerosis is unclear and it's not known whether you can do anything to prevent it. Many cases seem to run in families and it's thought they may be the result ofinheriting a faulty gene from a parent. The condition can occasionallyget worse more quickly during pregnancy, which may meanchanges in hormone levels sometimes play
Symptoms of ovulation pain Ovulation pain
Ovulation painThe pain can be a dull cramp or a sharp and sudden twinge. Its usually on either the left or right hand side of your tummy depending on which ovary is releasing the egg. It can last just a few minutes or continue for a day or two. Some women notice a little vaginal bleeding when it happens.
Causes Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's diseaseParkinson's disease is caused by a loss of nerve cells in the part of the brain called the substantia nigra. Nerve cells in this part of the brain are responsible for producing a chemical called dopamine. Dopamine acts as a messenger between the parts of the brain and nervous system that help control and co-ordinate body movements. If these