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Who's affected Somatisation disorder
Somatisation disorderUnexplained symptoms tend to be more common among: women younger people people who've recently had an infection or physical illness,or those affectedby the ill health or death of a relative people who've previously experienced problems such as depression and anxiety The reason women appear to be affected more than men may simply be that women
Diagnosing mucositis Mucositis
MucositisMucositis can usually be diagnosed with a description of your symptoms and after a physical examination. Oral mucositis If you're receiving high-dose chemotherapy or Radiotherapy , it's likelythat you will receive regular (weekly) assessments for mucositis until the risk of developing the condition has passed. To confirm a diagnosis of oral
Preventing mucositis Mucositis
MucositisSome treatments can be taken before you receive cancer therapy to try toreduce the severity and duration of mucositis. However, it's rarely possible to completelyprevent mucositis from developing aftersome cancer treatments. Oral mucositis Palifermin Palifermin is often given to people undergoing high-dose chemotherapy or Radiotherapy as a
Diagnosing multiple myeloma Plasma cell myeloma
Plasma cell myelomaMultiple myeloma can be difficult to diagnose because it's an uncommon type of cancer that initially has few or no symptoms. Your GP will examine you and ask about your symptoms, medical history and overall health. During the examination, your GP will look for things such as bleeding, signs of infection and specific areas of bone tenderness.
Treating multiple myeloma Plasma cell myeloma
Plasma cell myelomaIf you have multiple myeloma, you will be cared for by a team, which is usually led by a consultant haematologist who specialises in myeloma. The team will discuss your condition and recommend the best treatment for you. However, the final decision will be yours. Before visiting hospital to discuss your treatment options, it may be useful to
What causes mouth ulcers? Mouth ulcers
Mouth ulcersIn many cases, the reason for mouth ulcers is unclear. Most single mouth ulcers are caused by damage to the lining inside of themouth. For example: accidentally biting the inside of your cheek or a sharp tooth poorly fitting dentures hard food a defective filling Its not always clear what causes mouth ulcers that keep returning, but
Can mouth ulcers be prevented? Mouth ulcers
Mouth ulcersIt may not be possible to prevent mouth ulcers, because they're often caused by things you can't control (such as a family history or a medical condition). However, the following may help to reduce your risk of developing mouth ulcers: avoiding certain foods such as chocolate, spicy foods, coffee, peanuts, almonds, strawberries, cheese,
Introduction Multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosisMultiple sclerosis (MS) is a condition which can affect the brain and/or spinal cord, causing a wide range of potential symptoms, including problems with vision, arm or leg movement, sensation or balance. It's a lifelong condition that can sometimes cause serious disability, although it can occasionally be mild. In many cases, its possible to
Diagnosing multiple sclerosis Multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosisIt can be hard to tell whether your symptoms might be caused by multiple sclerosis(MS) at first, as some of the symptoms can be quite vague or similar to other conditions. See your GP if you think you have symptoms of MS . Letting them know about the type and pattern of symptoms you're experiencingin detail will help them determine whether
'Being careful to acclimatise properly did take extra time, but I was very glad I did' Mountain sickness
Mountain sicknessAfter years of mountain climbing, David Hillebrandt learnt how to deal withhis altitude sickness. "In 1980, my wife Sally and I drove to Kenya from Britain as part of a world drive. I suppose you could have described me as a tough and rugged young doctor and an experienced climber. Sally didn't climb at all. "Before my ascent of Mount Kenya