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Unusually curved fingertips and nails Fingernail or toenail abnormalities
Fingernail or toenail abnormalities Clubbing of the fingertips means the tissue beneath the nails thickens and the fingertips become rounded andbulbous. The fingernails curve over the rounded fingertips. Clubbing isthought to be caused by increased blood flow to the fingertips. It can run in families and be completely harmless. However, if it suddenly develops, it may be a
White lines running across nails Fingernail or toenail abnormalities
Fingernail or toenail abnormalitiesWhitespots or streaks are normal and nothing to worry about, but parallel white lines that extend all the way across the nails, known as Muehrcke's lines, are a sign of low levels of proteinin the blood. In contrast to Beau's lines , they're not grooved. They can occur as a result of liver disease or malnutrition.
A destroyednail Fingernail or toenail abnormalities
Fingernail or toenail abnormalitiesNails can be destroyed by: injury, including nail biting skin conditions, such as psoriasis or lichen planus overgrowth of the surrounding tissues, which is usually harmless for example, caused by a wart or verruca overgrowth of the surrounding tissues caused by skin cancer (this is rare) nail patella syndrome a rare genetic condition which
Patient story: "Every day was a bonus." Liver transplant
Liver transplantShohanna Newman-Kidd likes dancing, running and painting rainbows, but she's had to fight hard to enjoy doing what other children take for granted. Shohanna was born in 1998 without a bile duct, a condition called biliary atresia, which meant her liver couldn't work properly and poisons were building up in her system. When she was just four
Treating lipoedema Lipoedema
LipoedemaAs there has been little research into lipoedema, there is some uncertainty about the best way to treat the condition. Generally, the main treatment optionsare non-surgical treatments and liposuction. Non-surgical treatments Non-surgicaltreatments can sometimes be helpful in improving pain and tenderness, preventing or reducing lymphoedema and
Introduction Tetanus
TetanusTetanus is a serious but rare condition caused by bacteria getting into a wound. The condition can be fatal if left untreated,but the Tetanus and improvements in treatment mean deaths from tetanus are nowvery rare in the UK. In 2013, there were only seven recorded cases of tetanus in England and Wales, and no deaths. Most cases occur in people
When to seek medical advice Tetanus
TetanusYou should contact your GP or visit your nearest minor injuries unit if you're concerned about a wound, particularly if: the wound is deep the wound contains dirt or a foreign object you haven't been fully vaccinated against tetanus you're not sure whether you've been fully vaccinated against tetanus Your GP can assess the wound and decide
Complications of non-Hodgkin lymphoma Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin lymphomaSome people treated for non-Hodgkin lymphoma experience long-term problems, even if they've been cured. Some of the main complications of non-Hodgkin lymphoma are described below. Weakened immune system Having a weakened immune system is a common complication of non-Hodgkin lymphoma and it can become more severe while you're being treated.
Diagnosing macular degeneration Macular degeneration
Macular degenerationIn some cases, early age-related macular degeneration (AMD) may be detectedduring a routine eye test before it starts to cause symptoms.If you're experiencingsymptoms of macular degeneration, such as blurred central vision, visit your GP or make an appointment with an optometrist, a healthcare professional trained to recognise signs of eye
'Giving up driving was hard. A part of my independence had gone' Macular degeneration
Macular degenerationBarbara Watsontalks about how age-related macular degeneration (AMD) affected her. "I found out I had macular degeneration when I went to the optician for some new glasses.The optician examined my eyes and bluntly told me: 'You've got macular degeneration, but don't worry, you won't go completely blind.' "It was a horrible surprise.My mother had