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Headache due to toxic substances Headaches
HeadachesHeadache due to Toxic Substances are headaches that may be caused by: Carbon monoxide poisoning Benzol Nitroglycerine, etc. This type of headache may also be experienced if the patient is suffering from conditions such as: Kidney disease Diabetes Metabolic conditions, etc. Due to the potential accumulation of toxic metabolites that these
Introduction Palpitations
PalpitationsHeart palpitations are heartbeats that suddenly become more noticeable. Your heart may feel like it's pounding, fluttering or beating irregularly, often for just a few seconds or minutes.You may also feel these sensations in your throat or neck. Palpitations may seemalarming, but in most cases they're harmless and aren't a sign of a serious
Causes of heart palpitations Palpitations
PalpitationsCauses ofheart palpitations include: lifestyle triggers emotions and psychological triggers medication hormone changes heart rhythm problems heart conditions other medical conditions Click on these links for more information about these causes. Lifestyle triggers Common triggersof heartpalpitations include: strenuous
Introduction Heart transplant
Heart transplantA heart transplant is an operation to replace a damaged or failing heart with a healthy heart from a donor who has recently died. It may be recommended when a person's life is at risk because their heart no longer works effectively. Why heart transplants are carried out A heart transplant may be considered if you have severe heart failure and
How is heart transplant carried out Heart transplant
Heart transplantA heart transplant is carried out with you unconscious under general anaesthetic , and normally takes between four and six hours. You'll be connected to a heart-lung bypass machine, which will take over the functions of the heart and lungs while the transplant is being carried out. A thin, flexible tube called a urinary catheterisation will also
Patient story: "I returned to work as a gardener 13 weeks after the transplant." Heart transplant
Heart transplantIn 1998, Andy Cook was told he had just two days to live. But when a donor heart became available, a transplant saved his life. He now works full time in an outdoor job he loves, and travels the world to meet other transplant recipients. Andy, from Halesowen in the Midlands, was 37 when he developed cardiomyopathy, a disease that causes the
Introduction Heat exhaustion and heatstroke
Heat exhaustion and heatstrokeHeat exhaustion and heatstroke are two potentially serious conditions that can occur if you get too hot. They usually happen duringa heatwave or in a hot climate, but can also occur when you're doing very strenuous physical exercise. Heat exhaustion is where you become very hotand start to lose water or saltfrom your body,whichleads to the
Treatment Hepatitis B
Hepatitis BTreatment for hepatitis B depends on how long you've been infected for: short-term (acute) hepatitis B doesn't usually need specific treatment, but may require treatment to relieve the symptoms long-term (chronic) hepatitis B isoften treated with medication to keep the virus under control Emergency treatment can also be given soon after
Complications Hepatitis B
Hepatitis BPeople with hepatitis B can sometimes develop serious liver problems. These mostly affect people with an untreatedlong-term (chronic) infection. Some of the main problems associated with hepatitis B are outlined below. Cirrhosis Scarring of the liver (cirrhosis) affects aroundone in five people with chronic hepatitis B, often many years after
Treatment Hepatitis A
Hepatitis AThere's currently no cure for hepatitis A, but it willnormally pass on its own within a couple of months. You can usually look after yourself at home. However, it's still a good idea to see your GP for a Blood tests if you think you could have hepatitis A, as more serious conditions can have similar symptoms. Your GP can alsoadvise you about