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Night terrors Nightmares
NightmaresNight terrors are common in children aged between three and eightyears. A child who experiences night terrors may scream, shout and thrash around in extreme panic, andmay even jump out of bed. Their eyes will be open but they're not fully awake. The episodes usually occur in the early part of the night, continue for several minutes (up to 15
Symptoms Type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetesThesymptoms of diabetes include feeling very thirsty, passing more urine than usual, and feeling tired all the time. The symptoms occur because some or all of the glucose stays in your blood and isn't used as fuel for energy. Your body tries toget rid of the excess glucose in your urine. The main symptoms, which are common to both Type 1
Introduction Winter vomiting disease
Winter vomiting diseaseNorovirus, which causes diarrhoea and vomiting, is one of the most common stomach bugs in the UK. It's also called the "winter vomiting bug" because it's more common in winter, although you can catch it at any time of the year. Norovirus can be very unpleasant but it usually clears up by itself in a few days. You can normally look after
Treatment Ovarian cyst
Ovarian cystIn most cases, ovarian cysts disappear in a few months without the need for treatment. Whether treatment is needed will depend on: its size andappearance whether you have any symptoms whether you've had the Testosterone deficiency (hypogonadism) as post-menopausal women have a slightly higher risk of ovarian cancer Watchful waiting In
Introduction Pacemaker implantation
Pacemaker implantationIf you need to have a pacemaker fitted, a smallelectrical device called a pacemaker will be surgicallyimplanted in your chest. The pacemaker sends electrical pulses to your heart to keep it beating regularly and not too slowly. Having apacemaker can significantly improve your quality of life if you have problems with a slow heart rate. The
Preventing ovarian cancer Ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancerThere's currently no reliable screening test for ovarian cancer. However, there are a number of thingsthat may help to prevent ovarian cancer. Stopping ovulation and the contraceptive pill Each time you ovulate, your ovaries are damaged by the egg as it breaks through the surface of the ovary and isreleased into your reproductive system. The
Causes Ovarian cyst
Ovarian cystOvarian cysts often develop naturally in women who have monthly Periods . They can also affect women who have been through the menopause . Types of ovarian cyst There are many different types of ovarian cyst, which can be categorised as either: functional cysts pathological cysts Functional cysts Functional ovarian cysts arelinked
Diagnosis Oesophageal cancer
Oesophageal cancerSee your GP if you experience symptoms of oesophageal cancer . They will carry out an initial assessment and decide whether you need to have any further tests. Seeing your GP Your GP may: ask about the symptoms you're experiencing carry out a physical examination take a look at your medical history Ifyour GPthinks you need to have some
Symptoms Osteoarthritis
OsteoarthritisThe main symptoms of osteoarthritis are pain and stiffness in your joints, which can make it difficult to move the affected joints and do certain activities.The symptoms may come and go in episodes, which can be related to things such as your activity levels and even the weather. In more severe cases, the symptoms can be continuous.You should see
Causes of irregular periods Periods, irregular
Periods, irregularYourmenstrual cycle can be disturbed if you change your method of contraception or you have an imbalance of the hormones oestrogen and progesterone. It'snot unusualto have a hormone imbalance for a few years after puberty and before the Testosterone deficiency (hypogonadism) . This can cause your menstrual cycle to become longer or shorter.