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Types of liver disease Liver disease
Liver diseaseListed below are some specific types of liver disease. The links provide more detailed information about each type. Alcohol-related liver disease where the liver is damaged after years of alcohol misuse, this can lead to cirrhosis (scarring of the liver) Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease a build-up of fat within liver cells, usually seen in
Who can have a liver transplant Liver transplant
Liver transplantThere is a strict assessment process that decides who can have a liver transplant, as donated livers are scarce, both in the UK and worldwide. Under UK regulations you are usually only considered a suitable candidate for a liver transplant if you meet two conditions: without a liver transplant, it is highly likely that your expected lifespan
Managing neck pain at home Twisted neck
Twisted neckFor most types of general neck pain, the advice is to carry on with your normal daily activities, keep active, and take painkillers to relieve the symptoms. These steps may help you to manage your pain: take regular doses of paracetamol , ibuprofen , or a combination of the two, to control pain ibuprofen gel can be rubbed on to your neck as an
Introduction Fingernail or toenail abnormalities
Fingernail or toenail abnormalitiesFinger nail or toe nail abnormalities can tell you a lot about your health. They're often a sign of a fungal nail infection or injury, but can sometimes indicate amore serious underlying condition. See your GP if your nails have changed in colour, texture, shape or thickness and you don't know why (for example, you haven't injured your nails or
Advice for parents Limping in children
Limping in childrenIf your child has started limping, find out if they've injured their leg or foot orstood on something sharp. Inspect the soles of their feet and in between their toes for a wound or Blisters . You may need totake your child to a minor injury unit . Go to your nearest accident and emergency (A&E) department if your child has a severe injury or
Red or brown little streaks under the nails Fingernail or toenail abnormalities
Fingernail or toenail abnormalitiesIf you have littlered or brown streaks underneath your nails, it's likely they're splinter haemorrhages lines of blood caused by tiny damaged blood vessels. A few splinters under one nail are nothing to worry about, and are most likely caused by aninjury of the nail. However, if many nails are affected, the splinters may be a sign of lupus
Introduction Lung cancer
Lung cancerLung cancer is one of the most common and serious types of cancer. Around 44,500 people are diagnosed with the condition every year in the UK.There are usually no signs or symptoms in the early stages of lung cancer, but many people with the condition eventually develop symptoms including: a persistent cough coughing up blood persistent
Diagnosing lung cancer Lung cancer
Lung cancerSee your GP if you have symptoms of lung cancer , such as breathlessness or a persistent cough. Your GP will ask about your general health and what symptoms you've been experiencing. They may examine you and ask you to breathe into a device called a Spirometry , which measures how much air you breathe in and out. You may be asked to have a
'I didn't fit the typical profile of someone with lung cancer' Lung cancer
Lung cancerPeter Quinn was diagnosed with lung cancer after visiting his GPwith pain and swelling in his knees. "My symptoms were quite unusual for lung cancer. It began with a swelling on my knee, so I went to my GP, who X-rayed them. There was nothing structurally wrong, so he gave me some anti-inflammatory drugs. "It didnt seem to improve the situation. I