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Transverse myelitis Neuromyelitis optica
Neuromyelitis opticaTransverse myelitis is inflammation of the spinal cord. It causes weakness in the arms and legs which can range from a mild 'heavy' feeling in one limb, to complete paralysis in all four limbs. It may causenumbness, tingling or burning below the affected area of the spinal cord and increased sensitivity to touch, cold and heat. There may also be
Introduction Traveller's diarrhoea
Traveller's diarrhoeaDiarrhoea is where you frequently pass watery or loose poo. Some people may also have other symptoms, depending on the cause. It affects most people from time to time and is usually nothing to worry about. However, it can be distressing and unpleasant until it passes, whichnormally takes a few daystoa week. The excessive loss of water in your
Treatment Traveller's diarrhoea
Traveller's diarrhoeaDiarrhoea usuallyclears upwithout treatment after a few days, particularly if it's caused by an infection. In children, diarrhoea usually passes within five to seven days and rarely lasts longer than two weeks. In adults, diarrhoea usually improves withintwo to four days, although some infections can last a week or more. While waiting for your
How a dislocated shoulder is treated Shoulder dislocation
Shoulder dislocationYou'll be assessed and examined when you get to A&E. You'll usually have an X-ray to check whether you've broken any bones and confirm the dislocation. If you have a fracture, you may have further scans to investigate the area in more detail. Fractures with a shoulder dislocation require specialist orthopaedic care, and you may need surgery.
Introduction Dissociative disorders
Dissociative disordersA dissociative disorder is a mental health condition thatalters a person's sense of reality. Someone with adissociative disorder may have memory loss or may feel: that their body or the world around them is unreal uncertain about who they are that they have many different identities Most people affected by this disorder will have
What is dissociative amnesia? Dissociative disorders
Dissociative disordersSomeone with dissociative amnesia will repeatedly have periods where they cannot remember information about themselves or about events in their past life. They may also forget a learnt talent or skill. These gaps in memory are much more severe than normal forgetfulness, and are not the result of an underlying medical condition. Some people with
What is depersonalisation-derealisation disorder? Dissociative disorders
Dissociative disorders'Depersonalisation' means feeling detached from yourself, observing yourself and your feelings and thoughts as if they belong to someone else you are watching in a movie. Some of the typical symptoms are: out-of-body experiences loss of feeling in parts of your body distorted views of your body unable to recognise your image in a mirror a
What's the cause? Dissociative disorders
Dissociative disordersMany people with a dissociative disorder will have experienced a traumatic event in the past. Often, this traumatic event will have been physical, sexual or emotional abuse suffered during childhood, although some people 'dissociate' after experiencing war, kidnapping or even an invasive medical procedure. Switching off from reality is a normal
How a rectal examination is performed Rectal examination
Rectal examinationA rectal examination (digital rectal examination or DRE) can be carried out by your GP, a nurse who specialises in treating bowel problems, or a specialist doctor. For convenience, the rest of this page willrefer toyour GP carrying out the rectal examination. Many people find rectal examinations embarrassing, and yourGP will befully awareof
Introduction Hysteroscopy
HysteroscopyA hysteroscopy is a procedure used to examine the inside of the womb (uterus). It's carried out using a hysteroscope, which is a narrow telescope with a light and camera at the end. Images are sent to a monitor so your doctor or specialist nurse can see inside your womb. The hysteroscope is passed into your womb through your vagina and cervix