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What is a stroke? Stroke
StrokeA stroke is a severe condition and a serious threat, which requires immediate medical intervention. This disease is a major cause for invalidity and mortality in the world. Strokes are ranked third in the world in regards to mortality. A stroke is a vascular disorder which occurs in the brain: when a blood vessel ruptures and the blood leaks
Symptoms Thalassaemia
ThalassaemiaThalassaemiacan cause a wide range of problems, although treatment can help keep many ofthem under control. Children born with the main type of thalassaemia beta thalassaemia major usually develop symptoms a few months after birth. Less severe types may not cause any noticeable problems until later in childhood or even until adulthood. If
Treatment Thalassaemia
ThalassaemiaThalassaemia usually requires lifelong treatment with blood transfusions and medication. The main treatmentsthat may beusedareoutlined below: Blood transfusions Removing excess iron Stem cell or bone marrow transplants Treating other problems Children and adults with the condition will be supported by ateam of different healthcare
Living with Thalassaemia
ThalassaemiaThere are a number of things you can do to help you stay as healthy as possible if you have thalassaemia. Healthy lifestyle To help reduce your chances of developing some of the problems associated with thalassaemia , it's a good idea to: havea healthy, balanced diet you don't usually need a special diet, although sometimes you may be advised
Carriers Thalassaemia
ThalassaemiaIf you're a carrier of thalassaemia it means you carry the faulty genes that cause thalassaemia, but you don't have any serious health problems yourself. Being a carrier of the trait is sometimes known as having the thalassaemia trait or having "thalassaemia minor". People who have the thalassaemia trait won't ever developsevere thalassaemia, but
Patient story: "I felt like I'd been hit by a freight train." Testicular cancer
Testicular cancerSurviving testicular cancer gave Mark Adams a new lease of life. Trekking through Peru and visiting the Great Wall of China, he admits, just wouldn't have been on his to-do list before. "It was the middle of 2003 when I noticed a lump in my testicle, while in the shower. It was a complete chance finding. I'd heard about cysts so I didn't
Introduction Testicular lumps and swellings
Testicular lumps and swellingsLumps and swellings in the testicles are a relatively common symptom in boys and men,and can have a number of different causes. The vast majority of testicular lumps and swellings are caused by benign (non-cancerous) conditions that may not need treatment, but it's important to know what's normal for you and tosee your GP if you notice any
Treating testicular lumps and swellings Testicular lumps and swellings
Testicular lumps and swellingsTreatment for your testicular lump or swelling will depend on the underlying cause. Some lumps may not need to be treated at all if they are not causing any problems. Treating varicoceles In most cases, varicoceles do not require treatment. They usually don't cause other symptoms or long-term problems. Although varicoceles are sometimes
Preventing toxic shock syndrome Toxic shock syndrome
Toxic shock syndromeThe following measures can help reduce your risk of TSS: treat wounds and burns quickly and get medical advice if you develop signs of an infection, such as swelling, redness and increasing pain always use a tampon with the lowest absorbency suitable for your menstrual flow alternate tampons with a sanitary towel or panty liners during your
Symptoms of toxoplasmosis Toxoplasmosis
ToxoplasmosisIn most cases, toxoplasmosis doesn't cause any symptoms and the person isn't aware they'reinfected. This is because the immune system isnormally strong enough to fight the infection and stop it causing serious illness. However, some people will develop flu-like symptoms. There's alsoa risk of more serious problems ifa woman becomes infected