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Symptoms Sciatica
SciaticaSymptoms of sciatica When the sciatic nerve is compressed or irritated, it can cause: pain numbness a tingling sensation that radiates from your lower back and travels down one of your legs to your foot and toes weakness in the calf muscles or the muscles that move the foot and ankle The pain can range from being mild to very painful, and may
Causes Sciatica
SciaticaIn the vast majority of cases sciatica is caused by a slipped disc. A slipped disc occurs when one of the discs that sit between the bones of the spine (the vertebrae) is damaged and presses on the nerves. It's not always clear what causes the damage, although as you get older your discs become less flexible and more likely to rupture. Less common
Chickenpox Skin rashes in children
Skin rashes in childrenChickenpox is a viral illness that most children catch at some point. It most commonly affects children under 10 years of age. A rash of itchy spots turns into fluid-filled blisters.They crust over to form scabs, which after a while drop off. Some children only have a few spots, whereas others have them over their entire body.The spots are most
Pityriasis rosea Skin rashes in children
Skin rashes in childrenPityriasis rosea is a relatively common skin condition that causesa temporary rash of raised, red scaly patches to develop on the body.Most cases occur in older children and young adults (aged between 10 and 35). The rash can be very itchy. In most cases,it clears up without treatment in2 to 12 weeks, although inrare cases it can last up to
Why skin tags occur Skin tags
Skin tagsSkin tags are made of loose collagen fibres and blood vessels surrounded by skin. Collagen is a type of protein found throughout the body. Both men and women can develop skin tags. They tend to occur in older people and people who are obese or have type 2 diabetes . Pregnant women may also be more likely to develop skin tags as a result of
When skin tags can be a problem Skin tags
Skin tagsSkin tags are harmless and don't usually cause pain or discomfort. However, you may consider having skin tags removed if they're affecting your self-esteem, or ifthey snag on clothing or jewellery and bleed. You'll usuallyneed to pay to have this done privately. This is because skin tag removal is regarded as cosmetic surgery , which is rarely
Skin tag or wart? Skin tags
Skin tagsCompared to warts, skin tags are: smooth and soft (warts tend to be rougher with an irregular surface) knobbly and hang off the skin (warts are usually slightly raised or flat) not contagious (warts spread very easily, so a sudden outbreak or cluster of growths is more likely to be warts) .
Definition Sick building syndrome
Sick building syndromeSick building syndrome (SBS)describes a range of symptoms thought to be linked to spending time in a certain building , most often a workplace, but no specific cause can be found.
SBS symptoms Sick building syndrome
Sick building syndromeThe symptoms of SBS may include: Headaches and dizziness nausea (feeling sick) aches and pains fatigue (extreme tiredness) poorconcentration shortness of breath or chest tightness eye and throat irritation irritated, blocked or runny nose skin irritation (skin rashes, dry itchy skin) The symptoms of SBS can occur on their own or in combination
Treating snoring Snoring
SnoringIt's sometimes possible to treat snoring by making lifestyle changes. Further treatment is also available if this doesn't help. The various treatments forsnoring are outlined below. You can also read a summary of the pros and cons of the treatments for snoring , allowing you to compare your treatment options. Lifestyle changes Lifestyle