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Introduction Syncope

Syncope

Fainting (syncope)is a sudden temporary loss of consciousness that usually results in a fall. When you faint, you'll feel weak and unsteady before passing out for a short period of time, usually only a few seconds. There may not be any warning symptoms, but some people experience: yawning a sudden, clammy sweat feeling sick (nausea) fast,

Causes Syncope

Syncope

Fainting (syncope) is caused by a temporary reduction in blood flow to the brain. Blood flow to the brain can be interrupted for a number of reasons. The different causes of fainting are explained below. A trigger Fainting is most commonly caused by a temporary glitch in the autonomic nervous system. This is sometimes known as neurally

Introduction Falls

Falls

Anyone can havea fall, but older people are more vulnerable and likely to fall, especially if theyhave a long-term health condition. Falls are a common, but often overlooked, cause of injury. Around one in three adults over 65 who live at home will have at least one fall a year, and about half of these will have more frequent falls. Most falls

Prevention Falls

Falls

There are ways you canreduce your risk of having a fall, including making simple changesto your home and doing exercises to improve your strength and balance. If you've fallen in the past,making changesto reduce yourchances of having a fallcan also help you overcome any fear of falling. Some older people may be reluctant to seek help and advice

Introduction Steatosis

Steatosis

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the term for a range of conditions caused by a build-up of fatin the liver. It's usually seen in people who are overweight or obese. A healthy liver should contain little or no fat. It's estimated that up to one in every three people in the UK has early stages of NAFLD where there are small amounts of

Introduction Trapped Wind (Flatulence)

Trapped Wind (Flatulence)

Flatulence is passing gas from the digestive system out of the back passage. It's more commonly known as "passing wind", or "farting". Farting is often laughed about, but excessive flatulence can be embarrassing and make you feel uncomfortable around others. However, it can usually be controlled withchanges to your diet and lifestyle.

Causes of flatulence Trapped Wind (Flatulence)

Trapped Wind (Flatulence)

There are several natural causes of flatulence. Flatulence can also be caused by some health conditions related to the digestive system, or as a side effect of certain medicines. Swallowing air It's perfectly normal to swallow air while breathing and eating. However, it's easy to swallow a lot more air than usual without realising it. This can

Treating flatulence Trapped Wind (Flatulence)

Trapped Wind (Flatulence)

Excessive flatulence can usually be treated by making changes to your diet and lifestyle. Several over-the-counter treatments are also available if your flatulence is becoming a problem. Self care advice Diet You should try to avoid eating foods high in unabsorbable carbohydrates. For a list of these foods, see causes of flatulence . Certain

Treating fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia

Treatment for fibromyalgia tries to ease some of your symptoms and improve quality of life, but there's currently no cure. Your GP will play an important role in your treatment and care.They canhelp you decide what's best for you,depending on what you prefer and the availabletreatments. In some cases, several different healthcare professionals

Preventing foetal alcohol syndrome Foetal alcohol syndrome

Foetal alcohol syndrome

Foetal alcohol syndromeis completely avoidable if youdon't drink alcohol while you're pregnant. The risk is higher the more you drink,although there's no proven "safe" level of alcohol in pregnancy. Not drinking at all is the safest approach. If you're pregnant andstrugglingwith an alcoholproblem,talk to your midwife, doctor or pharmacist. It's