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Introduction Dupuytren's contracture
Dupuytren's contractureDupuytrens contracture (Dupuytren's disease) is a condition that affects the hands and fingers. It causes one or more fingers to bend into the palm of the hand. It can affect one or both hands, and sometimes affect the thumb.Dupuytren's contracture occurs when the connective tissue in the palm thickens. Often the tissue thickens in one small area
Recovering from a dislocated shoulder Shoulder dislocation
Shoulder dislocationYou can usually go home soon after your shoulder is put back in place, but you'll need to rest your arm in a sling for a few days while the pain settles. You'll need to return to hospital for follow-up care, and may also be referred for physiotherapy to rehabilitate and strengthen your shoulder. Arm and shoulder exercises Some gentle arm and
Complications of a tapeworm infection Tapeworm infections
Tapeworm infectionsThe beef tapeworm lives only in your intestine and infection with it is easily treated. However, infection with other tapeworms or tapeworm larvae can lead to complications, which are outlined below. Inrare cases, infection with tapeworm larvae can be life threatening. Cysticercosis The larvae (cysticerci) of the pork tapeworm can cause
What to do if you dislocate your kneecap Kneecap dislocation
Kneecap dislocationA dislocated kneecap isn't usually serious and will often pop back into place by itself. But it's still a good idea to get it checked by a health professional: if your kneecap has gone back into place by itself go to your nearest minor injuries unit (MIU) or accident and emergency (A&E) department if your kneecap hasn't gone back into
How a dislocated shoulder occurs Shoulder dislocation
Shoulder dislocationYou can dislocate your shoulder if you fall on to your armheavily. Most people dislocate their shoulder while playing a contact sport, such as rugby, or in a sports-related accident. In older people, the cause is often falling on to outstretched hands for example, after slipping on ice. Shoulder dislocations can occur more easily in people who
Introduction Pompholyx
PompholyxPompholyx is a type of eczema that causes tiny blisters to develop across the fingers, palms of the hands and sometimes the soles of the feet. It's also known as dyshidrotic eczema. Pompholyx can affectpeople of any age, but it's most often seen in adults under 40 years of age. It can sometimes be confused with Pompholyx (see below). See your
Signs and symptoms of pompholyx Pompholyx
PompholyxPompholyx usually starts as intense itching and burning of the skin on thehands and fingers. The palms and sides of the fingers (and sometimes the soles of the feet) then erupt into tiny itchy blisters that may weep fluid. In severe cases, the blisters may be quite large and may spread to the backs of the hands, feet and limbs. The skincan
Introduction Indigestion
IndigestionIndigestion (dyspepsia) is a general term for pain or discomfort felt in the stomach and under the ribs. Acid reflux is when acid moves up from the stomach into the gullet (oesophagus) and causes a burning pain behind your breastbone. Indigestion andheartburncan occur together or on their own. It'sa common problem thataffects most people at
Symptoms of indigestion Indigestion
IndigestionAs well as heartburn, other common symptoms of indigestion include: feeling uncomfortably full or bloated feeling sick belching or passing wind (flatulence) bringing up food or fluid from your stomach These symptomsusually occur soon after eating or drinking, although there can sometimes be a delay between eating and getting indigestion.
Who is affected? Dyspraxia (adults)
Dyspraxia (adults)Estimates vary, but dyspraxia is thought to affect around 3% of adults in the UK. It is more common in men, and often runs in families. It is not known what causes dyspraxia, butsome childrenborn prematurely have a higher risk of having dyspraxia. People with dyspraxia may also have other related conditions, such as: attention deficit