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When to seek medical advice Prostatitis
ProstatitisSee your GP if you have symptoms of prostatitis. Your GP will ask about the problems you're having and may examine your tummy. It's likely you'll also need a rectal examination , where they insert a finger into your bottom to feel if the prostate is swollen. Your urine will usually be tested for signs of infection, and you may be referred to a
Probioticsmay help pouchitis Probiotics
ProbioticsSome people with ulcerative colitis need to have part of their bowel removed and a loop of bowel constructed in its place. This loop, or pouch, can sometimes become inflamed, leading todiarrhoea and other problems. This is known as "pouchitis". Small studies have shown that adding sachets of a probiotic preparation called VSL#3 to drinks or
Treating pulmonary embolism Pulmonary embolism
Pulmonary embolismThe main treatment for a pulmonary embolismis an anticoagulant,a type of medication that stops your blood clotting easily. The anticoagulant willprevent the clot getting larger while your body slowly absorbs it. It also reduces the risk of further clots developing. In some cases, other treatments may be needed to remove or break up the clot.
Treatment Pulmonary fibrosis (idiopathic)
Pulmonary fibrosis (idiopathic)There's currently no cure for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). The main aim of treatment is to relieve thesymptoms as much as possible and slow down its progression. The main treatments are: Self-care Medication Oxygen support Pulmonary rehabilitation Lung transplant As the condition becomes more advanced, end of life
Treating rhesus disease Rhesus factor disease
Rhesus factor diseaseTreatment for rhesus disease depends on how severe the condition is. In more severe cases, treatment may need to begin before the baby is born. Around half of all cases of rhesus disease are mild and don't usually require much treatment. However, your baby will need to be monitored regularly, in case serious problems develop. In more severe
Introduction Rheumatic fever
Rheumatic feverRheumatic fever (RF) is an inflammatory disease that can involve the heart, joints, skin, and brain. The disease typically develops two to four weeks after a streptococcal throat infection. It is also known as acute rheumatic polyarthritis or acute articular rheumatism. Rheumatic fever is a serious complication. It can develop following an
Introduction Reactive arthritis
Reactive arthritisReactive arthritis, formerly known asReiter's syndrome,is a condition that causes inflammation (redness and swelling)in variousplaces inthe body. It usually develops following an infection, and in most cases clears up in a few months withoutcausing long-term problems. The three most common placesaffected by reactive arthritisare: the joints
Symptoms of reactive arthritis Reactive arthritis
Reactive arthritisThe symptoms of reactive arthritis usually developwithin four weeks of an infection. In most cases, reactive arthritis follows a sexually transmitted infection (STI) such as chlamydia , or abowel infection such as food poisoning . The three parts of the body most commonly affected by reactive arthritisare the: joints andtendons urinary
Measuring radiation exposure Radiation
RadiationThe low levels of radiation you are exposed to during medical tests can be measured in units called millisieverts (mSv). Some examples of different levels of radiation exposure are listed below. asingle chestX-ray (0.014 mSv) equivalent to three days of natural background radiation (read more about the risks of X-rays ) a mammogram (0.4
Introduction Raynaud's phenomenon
Raynaud's phenomenonRaynaudsphenomenon is a common conditionthat affects the blood supply to certain parts of the body usually the fingers and toes. It's often referred to as Raynauds syndrome, Raynaudsdisease or just Raynaud's. Why does it happen? Raynauds is usually triggered by cold temperatures, anxiety or stress. The condition occurs because your blood