5538 articles for *
Complications of hereditary spastic paraplegia Spastic paraplegia, hereditary
Spastic paraplegia, hereditaryPossiblecomplications of hereditary spastic paraplegia include: shortening and hardening of the calf muscles having regular physiotherapy may help prevent this cold feet this is fairly common and occurs as a result of the deterioration of the nerves in the spine extreme tiredness (fatigue) this may bebecause ofthe extra effort needed for
Introduction Irritable hip
Irritable hipIrritable hip is a common childhood condition that causes symptoms such as hip pain and limping. Doctors sometimes refer to irritablehipas transient or toxic synovitis. Hip pain isn't usually severe, butyour child may be reluctant to place weight on the affected leg. Occasionally, an irritable hip may also cause: pain in the knee or thigh
Introduction Hidradenitis suppurativa
Hidradenitis suppurativaHidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a painful, long-term skin condition that causes Abscess and scarring on the skin. The exact cause ofhidradenitis suppurativa is unknown, but it occurs near hair follicles where there are sweat glands, usually around the groin, buttocks, breasts and armpits. For reasons that are unclear,more women than men have
Diagnosing urticaria Welts
WeltsUrticaria can usually be diagnosed by examining the distinctive red rash. If you havelong-term (chronic) urticaria, a number of tests may be needed to identify the underlying cause. Short-term (acute) urticaria Your GP can usually diagnose acute urticaria by examining the rash. They'll also ask you some questions to find out what triggered
Treating urticaria Welts
WeltsMost cases of urticaria don't need treatment, because the symptoms are usually mild and often get better within a few days. Short-term (acute) urticaria If your symptoms are troublesome or persistent, Antihistamines are available over the counter from pharmacies. See your GP or speak to your pharmacist if your symptoms get worse. If your
Introduction Hoarding disorder
Hoarding disorderA hoarding disorder is where someone acquires an excessive number of itemsand stores them in a chaotic manner. The items can be of little or no monetary value and usually result in unmanageable amounts of clutter. It's considered to be a significant problem if: the amount of clutter interferes with everyday living for example, the person
What's the difference between hoarding and collecting? Hoarding disorder
Hoarding disorderMany people collect items such as books or stamps and this isnt considered a problem. The difference between a"hoard"and a"collection"is how these items are organised. A collection is usually well-ordered and the items are easily accessible. A hoard is usually very disorganised, takes up a lot of room and the items are largely inaccessible. For
Symptoms of a hookworm infection Hookworm infection
Hookworm infectionMost people infected with hookworm don't have any symptoms. The larvae of animal hookworms sometimes get into the skin, usually after lying on sand contaminated by animal faeces while on a beach holiday abroad. These larvae are unable to go further into the body, but cause a slowly moving red line to appear on the skin. This is called cutaneous
How does hormone replacement therapy work Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)Different types of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) areavailable. If you're considering HRT, talk to your GP about the options suitable foryou, as well as possible alternatives to HRT . This pagecovers the different: HRThormones Ways you can take HRT HRT treatment regimens HRT hormones HRTreplaces thehormones that a woman's body no longer
What is the best alternative to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)If you're unable totake hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or decide not to, you may want to consider alternativeways of controlling your menopausal symptoms. This page covers thefollowing alternatives to standard HRT: Lifestyle measures Tibolone Antidepressants Clonidine Bioidentical or "natural" hormones Complementary therapies