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Treatment Median nerve compression
Median nerve compressionTreatment for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) depends on the severity of the nerve damage and your preferences. In some cases, CTS improves after a few months without treatment. You should try to avoid any activities that make your symptoms worse. If your work involves using a computer keyboard, there's little evidence that modifications at your
Patient story: "I knew something was wrong when I started waking up in the night with tingling in my fingers." Median nerve compression
Median nerve compressionPeter Taylor, 58, a customer services adviser from Norwich, first noticed tingling in his fingers a couple of years ago. Since then he has had two carpal tunnel releases and his hands feel back to normal. "I knew something was wrong when I started waking up in the night with tingling in my fingers. It was a weird feeling, and my arm also used to
Introduction Coronary angiography
Coronary angiographyCardiac catheterisation is an invasive diagnostic procedure that provides important information about the structure and function of the heart. Itusually involves taking X-ray of the heart's arteries (coronary arteries) using a technique called coronary angiography or arteriography. The resultingimages are known as coronary angiograms or
Why cardiac catheterisation and coronary angiography are used Coronary angiography
Coronary angiographyCardiac catheterisation and coronary angiography can provide important information about the heart and the surrounding blood vessels supplyingit. This can help to diagnose heart conditions, plan future treatments and carry out certain procedures. The heart has four chambers: the two small chambers at the top are called atria and the two larger
Risks of cardiac catheterisation and coronary angiography Coronary angiography
Coronary angiographyCardiac catheterisation and coronary angiography are generally considered to be safe procedures. However, as with all medical procedures, there are some associated risks. The mainrisks of coronary angiography include: bleeding under the skin at the wound site (haematoma) this should improve after a few days, but contact your GP if you're
Introduction Cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular diseaseCardiovascular disease (CVD) is a general term for conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels. It's usually associated with a build-up of fatty deposits inside the arteries known as Atherosclerosis and an increased risk of blood clots . It can also be associated with damage to arteries in organs such as the brain, heart, kidneys and eyes.
Living with a urinary catheter Urinary catheterisation
Urinary catheterisationIts possible to live a relatively normal life with a long-term urinary catheter, although it may take some getting used to at first. Before being discharged from hospital, a specialist nurse will give you detailed advice about looking after your catheter. Catheter equipment You will be given a supply of equipment to take with you when leaving
Preventing carbon monoxide poisoning Carbon monoxide poisoning
Carbon monoxide poisoningIt's important to be aware of the dangers and identify anyappliances in your housethat could potentiallyleak carbon monoxide. Maintaining and servicing appliances Boilers, cookers, heating systems and appliances should be installed and regularly serviced by a reputable, registered engineer.Don't attempt to install or service appliances yourself.
Being aware of the signs Carbon monoxide poisoning
Carbon monoxide poisoningIt's very important to be aware of the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and to look out for warning signs. You should suspect carbon monoxide poisoning if: other people in your house, flat or workplace fall ill with similar symptoms your symptoms disappear when you goaway for example, on holiday andreturn when youcome back your symptoms tend
Diagnosing carcinoid tumours Carcinoid syndrome and carcinoid tumours
Carcinoid syndrome and carcinoid tumoursAcarcinoid tumour may be found incidentally for example, as a surgeon is removing an appendix. In this case, the tumour will often be caught early and removed along with the appendix, causing no further problems. Otherwise, people usually see their GP after they have developed symptoms, and a carcinoid tumour may be diagnosed after carrying out a