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Side effects of aspirin Low dose aspirin
Low dose aspirinLike all medications, there's a risk of side effects from aspirin. The most common side effectsare: indigestion and stomach aches taking your medicine with food may help reduce this risk bleeding or bruising moreeasily than normal Uncommon and rareside effects include: hives a raised, itchy rash tinnitus hearing sounds that come
Sweat rash (miliaria) Skin rashes in babies
Skin rashes in babiesA heat rash, sometimes calledmiliaria or prickly heat ,may flare upwhen your baby sweatsfor example, because they're dressed in too many clothes or the environment is hot and humid. It's a sign your baby's sweat glands have become blocked. They may develop tiny red bumps or blisters on their skin, but these will soon clear without treatment.
Introduction Weight loss surgery
Weight loss surgeryWeight loss surgery, also called bariatric surgery, is used to treat people who are dangerously obese. This type of surgery is only available on the NHS to treat people with potentially life-threatening obesity when other treatments, such as lifestyle changes, haven't worked. Potentially life-threatening obesity is defined as: having a body
Who can have weight loss surgery? Weight loss surgery
Weight loss surgeryWeight loss surgery is only recommended for peoplewith a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or more, or a BMI of 35-40 and a serious health condition that could be improved if you lose weight, such as type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) also recommends that weight loss surgery should only
Getting ready for weight loss surgery Weight loss surgery
Weight loss surgeryWeight loss surgery and adapting to life after surgery is a challenging process, requiring the input of many different medical professionals working together as a team. This is known as a multidisciplinary team (MDT) and it may consist of: a surgeon an anaesthetist a dietitian a psychologist a gastroenterologist (doctor who specialises in
How weight loss surgery is performed Weight loss surgery
Weight loss surgeryThe three most widely used types of weight loss surgery are gastric banding and sleeve gastrectomy, bothbased on restriction, and gastric bypass, which uses a combination of restriction and malabsorption. These operations are usually performed as a type of laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery , where a series of small incisionsare made in the abdomen,
Treatment Low back pain
Low back painTreatments for back pain vary depending on how long you've had the pain, how severe it is, and your individual needs and preferences. Back pain will usually improve within a few weeks or months. There are several things you can try to help reduce your pain in the meantime. There are also some specialist treatments that may be recommended if it's
Lower back pain exercises Low back pain
Low back painThere are some simple back exercises and stretches you can do at home to help ease lower back pain and improve your strength and flexibility. Aim to do these exercises every day, along with other activities like walking, swimming or yoga. Your pain should start to ease within 2 weeks and will usually pass in about 4 to 6 weeks. See a GP if:
Treating pressure ulcers Pressure ulcers
Pressure ulcersTreatment for pressure ulcers can vary, depending on the grade of the ulcer. Treatment options may include regularly changing your position, orusingspecial mattresses and dressings to relieve pressure or protect the skin. In some cases, surgery may be needed. Your care team Pressure ulcers are a complex health problem arising from many
Complications of pressure ulcers Pressure ulcers
Pressure ulcersEven with the best possible medical care, complications can arise from grade three or grade four pressure ulcers and can occasionally be life-threatening. These complications are discussed below. Cellulitis Infection can spread from the site of the pressure ulcer to a deeper layer of skin. This type of infection is called cellulitis. It causes