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Symptoms of leg cramps Leg cramps
Leg crampsA leg cramp is an episode of suddenpain in the muscles of the leg caused by an involuntary contracting (shortening) of the leg muscle. Most leg cramps occur in the calf muscles and, less commonly, in the feet and thighs. Cramps can last from a few seconds up to 10 minutes. Thigh muscle crampstend to last the longest. During acramping episode,
Patient story: "He was bouncing around the day after the operation." Undescended testicles
Undescended testiclesWhen he was two years old, James Addison had two operations to reposition his undescended testicles,says hismother, Laura. "When James was born, both of his testicles were down. But at the nine-month check, our health visitor noticed that his testicles werent in the scrotum. I was terrified. We hadn't noticed, which made me feel terrible. "It was
Managing related conditions Psoriatic arthritis
Psoriatic arthritisAs with psoriasis and other types of inflammatory arthritis, you may be more likely to get some otherconditions such as cardiovascular disease (CVD) if you have psoriatic arthritis. CVD isthe termfor conditionsof the heart or blood vessels, such as heart disease and stroke . Your doctor should carry out tests each year (such as blood pressure
Introduction Dandruff
DandruffDandruff is a common skin condition that causes white or grey flakes of skin to appear onthe scalp and in the hair. The flakes are often noticeable if they fall from your scalp on to your shoulders. Your scalp may also feel dry and Pruritus . Dandruff isn't contagious or harmful, but it can be unpleasant and difficult to get rid of. This
The recovery position CPR
CPRIf a person is unconscious but is breathing and has no other life-threatening conditions, they should be placed in the recovery position. Putting someone in the recovery position will keep their airway clear and open. It also ensures that any vomit or fluid won't cause them to choke. The videoon this pageshows a step-by-step guide to putting
How is it treated? Cyclothymia
CyclothymiaNo medicines have been specifically approved for use in treating cyclothymia, butmood-stabilising medication and/or antidepressants have been used in practice and may be helpful, along with psychotherapy . Mood stabilisers include: lithium which is commonly used to treat bipolar disorder anti-epileptic drugs such as carbamazepine,
Introduction Skin cyst
Skin cystA skin cyst is afluid-filled bump lying just underneath the skin. It'scommon and harmless, andmay just go away without treatment. However, it can be hard to tell whether a lump is a cyst or something else that might need treatment. So, if you have any sort of lump, it's best to see your GP so it can be properly diagnosed. You can also read our
Treatment Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)If you have deep vein thrombosis (DVT), you'll need to take a medicine called an anticoagulant. Anticoagulation Anticoagulant medicines prevent blood clots getting bigger.They can also help stop part of the blood clot breaking off and becoming lodged in another part of your bloodstream (an embolism). Although they're often referred to as
Patient story: "I woke up and couldn't feel my left leg." Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)Helen Cannings developed venous thromboembolism (VTE) at around 30 weeks of pregnancy. Her father also died of pulmonary embolism at the age of just 49. "My dad died suddenly 10 years ago from a pulmonary embolism (PE) . He was only 49 and it was a real shock for my whole family. Before he died, I didn't know much about VTE, apart from that you
Introduction Hearing impairment
Hearing impairmentHearing loss is a common problem that often develops with age oris caused by repeated exposure to loud noises. Action on Hearing Loss estimates that there are more than 10 million (about 1 in 6) people in the UKwith some degree of hearing impairmentor deafness. Hearing loss can occur suddenly, but usually develops gradually. General signs of