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Treatment Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's diseaseSupportive therapies There are several therapies that can make living with Parkinson's disease easier and help you deal with your symptoms on a day-to-day basis. There are efforts underway to try to increase the availability of these supportive therapies for Parkinson's patients on the NHS. Your local authority may be able to advise and help
Temporary pins and needles Pins and needles
Pins and needlesMost people have temporary pins and needles from time to time. It happens when pressure is applied to a part of the body, which cuts off the blood supply to the nerves in that area. This prevents the nerves from sending important signals to the brain. Putting weight on a body part (for example, by kneeling) or wearing tight shoes or sockscan
Causes of paralysis Paralysis
ParalysisThefour most common causes of paralysis are stroke, head injury, spinal cord injury and multiple sclerosis. Stroke A stroke is a serious medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to your brain is disturbed. Like all organs,the brain needs a constant supply of blood that containsoxygen and nutrientsto function properly. If the blood
Causes of panic disorder Panic disorder
Panic disorderAs with many mental health conditions, the exact cause of panic disorder isn't fully understood. It's thought that panic disorder is probably caused by a combination of physical and psychological factors. Some of these factors are outlined below. Traumatic life experiencesA trauma, such as bereavement, can sometimes trigger feelings of panic and
Diagnosing panic disorders Panic disorder
Panic disorderEveryone who has panic disorder will experience panic attacks. However, not everyone who has panic attacks is diagnosed with panic disorder. Panic attacks Some people have panic attacks in response to specific situations. For example, they may have a phobia (overwhelming fear) of enclosed spaces (claustrophobia) and have a panic attack
"It totally devastated my life...we became hermits" Panic disorder
Panic disorderColin Hammond describes how panic attacks affected his life and became a series of phobias and anxieties, and how therapy helped his recovery.
Diagnosing pelvic inflammatory disease PID
PIDThere's no single test for diagnosing pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) it is diagnosed based on your symptoms and a gynaecological examination. Your doctor willfirst ask about your medical and sexual history. The next stepis tocarry out a pelvic examination to check for any tenderness and abnormal Vaginal discharge . You may experience
Persistent or recurrent pelvic pain Pelvic pain
Pelvic painIf you've had pelvic pain for six months or morethat either comes and goes or is continuous, it's known as chronic pelvic pain. Chronic pelvic pain is more intense than ordinary period pain and lasts longer. It affects around one in six women. See your GP if you have chronic pelvic pain. They'll investigate the cause and arrange any necessary
Complications of acute pancreatitis Pancreatitis, acute
Pancreatitis, acuteAlthough most people with acute pancreatitis recover without experiencing further problems, severe casescan have serious complications.PseudocystsPseudocysts are sacs of fluid that can develop on the surface of the pancreas. They're a common complication of acute pancreatitis, thought to affect around 1 in 20 people with the condition.Pseudocysts
Symptoms Stein-Leventhal syndrome
Stein-Leventhal syndromeIf you experience symptoms ofpolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), they'll usually become apparent in your late teens or early twenties. Not all women with PCOS will have all of the symptoms, and each symptom can vary from mild to severe. Many women only experience menstrual problems and/or are unable to conceive. Commonsymptoms of PCOS include: