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Treatment Lymphoedema
LymphoedemaThe recommended treatment for lymphoedema is decongestive lymphatic therapy (DLT). DLT isn't a cure for lymphoedema, but it can help control the symptoms. Although it takes time and effort, the treatment can be used to bring lymphoedema under control. Decongestive lymphatic therapy (DLT) There are four components to DLT: compression
Diagnosing non-Hodgkin lymphoma Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin lymphomaIf you see your GP because you're concerned about symptoms of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, they'll ask about your health and carry out a simple physical examination. If necessary, your GP will refer you to hospital for further tests. In 2015, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) published guidelines to help GPs recognise the
How are lumbar procedures carried out Lumbar puncture
Lumbar punctureLumbar punctures are carried out in hospital. This may be after an emergency admission, or the procedure may be arranged in advance. Preparation Before a lumbar puncture, checks will be made to confirm the procedure is safe for you. Usually a computerised tomography (CT) scan or an magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan will have been carried
Lump in the breast Swelling or lump
Swelling or lumpBreast lumps are common and have several different causes. While most breast lumps aren't breast cancer , any unusual changes to the breasts should be checked by a GP as soon as possible. Common causes of breast lumps include: mastitis painful, swollen breast tissue that is sometimes caused by an infection enlarged milk ducts
Symptoms of lung cancer Lung cancer
Lung cancerSymptomsof lungcancer develop as the condition progresses and t here are usually no signs or symptoms in the early stages. The main symptoms of lung cancer are listed below. If you have any of these, you should see your GP: a Cough that doesnt go away after two or three weeks a long-standing cough thatgets worse persistent chest infections
Living with lung cancer Lung cancer
Lung cancerBreathlessness Breathlessness is common in people who have lung cancer, whether it is a symptom of the condition or a side effect of treatment. Inmany cases, breathlessness can beimproved with some simple measures such as: breathing in slowly through your nose and out through your mouth (after treatment for lung cancer, you may see a
Symptoms Systemic lupus erythematosus
Systemic lupus erythematosusSymptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) can vary widely from person to person. Some people may only experience a few mild symptoms, whereas others may be more severely affected. Even if you usually have mild symptoms, SLE can "flare up", with symptoms becoming more severe or new symptoms developing. The three main symptoms of SLE are:
When lumbar surgery may be recommended Lumbar decompression surgery
Lumbar decompression surgeryLumbar decompression surgery is usually only considered if non-surgical treatments for your lower spine haven't worked and symptoms are affecting your quality of life. Non-surgical treatments include painkillers, Physiotherapy and spinal injection therapy. Spinal injection therapy is a course of spinal injections that can be used in combination
What are the possible complications of macular hole surgery? Macular hole
Macular holeIt's unlikely that you'll suffer harmful effects from a macular hole operation. However, you should be aware of these six possible complications: Failure of the hole to close. This happens in 1-2 out of 10 patients.If the hole fails to close, your vision may be a little worse than before the surgery.It's usually possible to repeat the
How successful is macular hole surgery? Macular hole
Macular holeThe most important factor in predicting whether the hole closes as a result of surgery is the length of time the hole has been present. If you've had a holefor less than six months, there's about a90% chance your operation will be successful (9 in 10 operations will successfully close the hole). If the hole has been present for a year or more,