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Introduction Tennis elbow
Tennis elbowTennis elbow is a condition that causespain around the outside of the elbow.It's clinically known as lateral epicondylitis.It oftenoccurs afterstrenuous overuse of the muscles and tendons of the forearm, nearthe elbow joint.You may notice pain: on the outside of your upper forearm, just below the bend of your elbow when lifting or bending your
Introduction Erythromelalgia
ErythromelalgiaErythromelalgia is a rare disorder that causes episodes ofburning pain andrednessin the hands andfeet, and sometimes the arms, legs, ears and face. Cooling the skin or raising the affected hands or feet may reduce the pain. Symptoms can begin at any age. Some people with erythromelalgia may havehad it fromearly childhood, while some are just
Introduction Munchausen's syndrome by proxy
Munchausen's syndrome by proxyFabricated or induced illness (FII) is a rare form of child abuse. It occurs when a parent or carer, usually the child's biological mother, exaggerates or deliberately causes symptoms of illness in the child. FII is also known as 'Munchausen's syndrome by proxy' (not to be confused with Munchausen’s syndrome , where a person
The impact ofprosopagnosia Prosopagnosia
ProsopagnosiaA person with prosopagnosia may avoid social interaction and develop social anxiety disorder (an overwhelming fear of social situations). They may also have difficulty forming relationships or experience problems with their career. Episodes of Depression aren't uncommon. Some people withprosopagnosia are unable to recognise certain facial
What causesprosopagnosia? Prosopagnosia
ProsopagnosiaThere are two types of prosopagnosia known as: developmental prosopagnosia where a person has prosopagnosia without havingbrain damage acquired prosopagnosiawhere a person develops prosopagnosia after sustaining damage to their brain, often following a stroke or a head injury In the past, most cases of prosopagnosia were thought to occur
Introduction Ocular cancer
Ocular cancerB etween 500 and 600cases of eye cancer (ocular cancer) are diagnosed in the UK each year. There are a number of different types of cancer that affect the eyes, including: eye melanoma squamous cell carcinoma lymphoma retinoblastoma a childhood cancer Cancer can also sometimes develop in the tissues surrounding your eyeball or spread
Symptoms of eye cancer Ocular cancer
Ocular cancerEye cancer doesn't always cause obvious symptoms and may only be picked up during a routine eye test. Symptoms of eye cancer can include: shadows, flashes of light, or wiggly lines in your vision blurred vision a dark patch in your eye that's getting bigger partial or total Visual impairment bulging of one eye a lump on your eyelid or
What to do Eye injuries
Eye injuriesMinor irritation or injury to the front of the eye usually doesn't require medical treatment and should clear up within24 hours. If you experience discomfort, painkillerssuch as paracetamol or Painkillers, ibuprofen may help. Don't touch or rub your eye, apply pressure to it or wear contact lenses until it's fully healed to prevent further
Flushing your eye Eye injuries
Eye injuriesIf you have loose particles in your eye or your eye has been exposed to chemicals, flush it out with an eyewash or plenty of clean water for at least 10 to 15 minutes. If you wear contact lenses, remember to remove them before flushing the eye. You can flush your eyes in the following ways: Sit down and slant your head so the injured eye is
Symptoms Munchausen’s syndrome
Munchausen’s syndromeSigns and symptoms ofMunchausen's syndrome may include pretending to be ill or self-harming to aggravate or induce illness. There are four main ways people with Munchausen's syndrome fake or induce illnesses, including: lying about symptomsfor example, choosing symptoms that are difficult to disprove, such as having a severe Headaches or