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Causes of retinal detachment Retinal detachment
Retinal detachmentThe most common cause of retinal detachment is tinybreaks developing inside the retina. Thebreaks allow the fluid found between the retina and the lens of the eye to leak underneath the retina. A build-up offluidcan cause the retina to pull away from the blood vessels that supply it with blood.Without a constant blood supply, the nerve cells
How does the mutation happen? 22q11 deletion (DiGeorge syndrome)
22q11 deletion (DiGeorge syndrome)In most cases of DiGeorge syndrome, the missing piece of chromosome would alreadyhave been missing from the egg or sperm from which the baby was conceived. This can happen by chance whenDNA is copied to make sperm and eggs andit can't be predicted or prevented. In these cases, there isusually no family history of the condition. In around 10% of
Driving Neuromyelitis optica
Neuromyelitis opticaOptic neuritis (inflammation of the optic nerve) could affect your ability to drive. You have a legal obligation to tell the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) about any medical condition that could have an impact on your driving ability. See GOV.UK for more information about driving with a disability or health condition .
Introduction Dyslexia
DyslexiaDyslexia is a common learning difficulty thatcan cause problems with reading, writingandspelling.It's a "specific learning difficulty", which means it causes problems with certain abilitiesused forlearning, such as reading and writing. Unlike a learning disability, intelligence isn't affected.It's estimated that up to 1 in every 10 to 20 people in
Diagnosing dyslexia Dyslexia
DyslexiaThe earlier a child with dyslexia is diagnosed, the more effective educational interventions are likely to be. However,identifying dyslexia in young children can be difficult for both parents and teachers, because the signs and symptoms are not always obvious. If you're worried about your child If you're concerned about your childs progress
How long will my period pain last? Periods, painful
Periods, painfulPeriod pain usually starts when your bleeding begins, although some women have pain several days before the start of their period. The pain normally lasts 48 to 72 hours, although it can last longer. It's usually at its worst when your bleeding is heaviest. Teenage girls often have period pain when they begin getting periods. Many women also
When should I see my GP? Periods, painful
Periods, painfulSee your GP if you have severe period pain or your normal pattern of periods changes for example,if your periods become heavier than usual or irregular. You should also see your GP if you have symptoms of secondary dysmenorrhoea,such as intense pain or heavy or painful periods. The pill Your GP may try you on the combined oral contraceptive
What problems can a dry mouth cause? Xerostomia
XerostomiaSaliva plays an important role in keeping your mouth healthy. If you have a dry mouth, you may experience a number of other problems too, such as: a burning sensation or soreness in your mouth dry lips bad breath (halitosis) a decreased or altered sense of taste recurrent mouth infections, such as oral thrush tooth decay and gum
Treating a dry mouth Xerostomia
XerostomiaTreating the underlying cause If your doctor or dentist is able to determine what's causing your dry mouth, treating this may improve your symptoms. For example, if medication is suspected as the cause of your dry mouth, your doctor may reduce your dose or suggest trying an alternative medication. Some of the conditions mentioned abovehave
Causes of vaginal dryness Vaginal dryness
Vaginal drynessCauses of adry vagina include: the Testosterone deficiency (hypogonadism) decreased levels of the hormone oestrogen during the menopause can causepersistent vaginal dryness (also known as vaginal atrophy or atrophic vaginitis ) breastfeeding or childbirth oestrogen levels can temporarily decrease after giving birth and make your vagina