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Tetanus vaccination for travel Tetanus
TetanusTetanus is found throughout the world, so you should ideally make sure you're fully vaccinated before travelling abroad. Contact your GP surgery for advice if you're planning on travelling abroad and haven't been fully vaccinated against tetanus, or you're going to an area with limited medical facilities and your last vaccine dose was more than
Introduction Loss of libido
Loss of libidoLoss of libido (sex drive) is a common problemthat affectsmany men and womenat some point in their life. It's often linked to relationship issues,stress or tiredness, but can be a sign of an underlyingmedical problem, such as reduced hormone levels. Everyone'ssex drive is different there's no such thing as a "normal" libido. But if you
Where to get help and advice Loss of libido
Loss of libidoyour GP they may be able to offer some helpful advice, or refer you to a specialistfor an assessment and treatment apsychosexual therapist your GP may be able to refer you on the NHS, or you could pay to see a therapist privately; read more about what sex therapists do and how to find one a contraception and sexual health (CASH) clinic
Common causes of a low libido Loss of libido
Loss of libidoRelationship problems Sexual problems Stress, anxiety and exhaustion Depression Getting older and the menopause Pregnancy, giving birth and breastfeeding Underlying health problems Medication and contraception Alcohol and drugs Relationship problems One of the first things to consider is whether you're happy in your
Patient story: "The operation changed my whole life." Liver transplant
Liver transplantWhen Gordon Bridewell was rushed from the West Country to London on New Year's Eve 1975 to undergo a pioneering liver transplant, he was also travelling into the record books. For Gordon, now 59, is the UK's longest surviving liver transplant patient and one of the world's top10 longest living liver transplant recipients. It started with a minor
Risks and side effects Local anaesthetic
Local anaestheticLocal anaesthetics are generally very safe and serious problems are rare. You may havesome discomfort when the injection is given, a tingling sensation as the medication wears off, and possibly someminor bruising, bleeding or soreness where the injection was given, but you shouldn't experience any significant side effects. You should move
Introduction Twisted neck
Twisted neckNeck pain or a stiff neck is a common problem which usually gets better after a few days or weeks. It's rarely asign of anything serious. You can often get a painful or stiff neck if you: sleep in an awkward position usea computer for a prolonged period of time strain a muscle because of bad posture Anxiety and stress can also sometimes
Introduction Liver cancer
Liver cancerPrimary liver cancer is an uncommon but serious type of cancer that begins in the liver. This is a separate condition from secondary liver cancer, where the cancer developed in another part of the body and spread to the liver. Read about secondary liver cancer onMacmillan Cancer Support. This topiccovers: Liver cancer Causes Diagnosis
Overview Liver disease
Liver diseaseThere are more than 100 different types of liver disease, which together affect at least2 million people in the UK.
The liver Liver disease
Liver diseaseThe liver is the second largest organ in the body. It works hard, performing hundreds of complex functions, including: fighting infections and illness removing toxins (poisons), such as alcohol ,from the body controllingcholesterol levels helping blood to clot (thicken) releasing bile, a liquid that breaks down fats and aids digestion Liver