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Tumoral headache Headaches
HeadachesSymptoms This type of pain occurs during the night or early in the morning. The headache can be an early or late symptom of a brain tumor, depending from the location of the tumor. As the tumor grows The bouts of pain become prolonged and more constant. Headaches are felt in the area of the head that is affected by the tumor. The distribution of
Headaches due to irritation of the meninges Headaches
HeadachesWhy does headaches due to meninges occur? These headaches occur as a result of an inflammatory process, like for example: Meningitis (inflammation of the meninges, lining layers of the brain) or due to another condition such as a sub-arachnoid hemorrhage. Diagnosis is confirmed via lumbar puncture.
Seeing a specialist Surgery planner
Surgery plannerYour first appointment will be witha consultant or another member of the surgical team.You canbring someone with you to this appointment. At this stage, it's not guaranteed that surgery will be right for you. Only the consultant can make this decision, after carrying out tests, making a careful assessment and weighing up all the treatment options
Treatment Heart block
Heart blockHeart block usually only needs to be treated if it's causing symptoms (symptomatic). However, most cases of acquired heart block need to be treated regardless of whether there are symptoms or not. This will usually be in cases of: Mobitz type 2 second-degree heart block third-degree heart block First-degree heart block may not need to be
Diagnosing a hiatus hernia Hiatus hernia
Hiatus herniaA hiatus hernia can usually be diagnosed after a gastroscopy or X-ray. Gastroscopy A Gastroscopy is a procedure where theinside of your body is examined using a gastroscope(a long, thin flexible tube with a light and video camera at one end), which sends images to an external monitor. The gastroscope will be inserted into your mouth and down
Treating a hiatus hernia Hiatus hernia
Hiatus herniaTreatment for a hiatus hernia is usually only necessary if it's causing problems. In most cases, people with a hiatus hernia only experience problems if the hernia causes gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) . GORD can cause symptoms such as heartburn and an unpleasant taste in your mouth. Lifestyle changes and medication are the preferred
Complications of a hiatus hernia Hiatus hernia
Hiatus herniaComplicationsfrom a hiatus hernia are rare, but they can be serious. Hiatus hernias that slide in and out of the chest area (sliding hiatus hernias) can cause gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD ). This is where stomach acid leaks into the oesophagus (gullet). This can damage the oesophagus, increasing the risk of the problems described
Introduction Inguinal Hernia
Inguinal HerniaA hernia occurs when an internal part of the body pushes through a weakness in the muscle or surrounding tissue wall. Your muscles are usually strong and tight enough to keep your intestines and organs in place, buta hernia can develop if there are any weak spots. What is an inguinal hernia? An inguinal (pronounced "ingwinal") hernia is the most
What causeshidradenitis suppurativa? Hidradenitis suppurativa
Hidradenitis suppurativaThe exact cause of hidradenitis suppurativa is unclear, but the lumps develop as a result of blocked hair follicles. Smoking and obesity are both strongly associated withhidradenitis suppurativa, and if you're obese and/or smoke it's likely to make your symptoms worse. Hidradenitis suppurativa usually starts around puberty , but it can occur at
Diagnosis High blood pressure
High blood pressureHigh blood pressure (hypertension) doesn't usually have any symptoms, so the only way to find out if you have it is to get your blood pressure checked.Healthy adults aged over 40 should have their blood pressure checked at least once every five years.If you're at anincreased risk of high blood pressure, you should have your blood pressure checked