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Introduction Huntington's disease
Huntington's diseaseHuntington's disease is an inherited condition that damages certain nerve cells in the brain. This brain damage gets progressively worse over time and can affect movement, cognition (perception, awareness, thinking, judgement) and behaviour. Early features can include personality changes, mood swings, fidgety movements, irritability and altered
Features of Huntington's disease Huntington's disease
Huntington's diseaseThe clinical features of Huntington's disease can include psychiatric problems anddifficultieswith behaviour, feeding, communication and abnormal movements. People can start to show the features of Huntington's disease at almost any age, but most will develop problems between the ages of 35 and 55. The condition usually progresses and gets
Living with HIV HIV and AIDS
HIV and AIDSPsychological impact of HIV Being diagnosed with HIV can be extremely distressing, and feelings of anxiety or depression are common. Your HIV clinic can provide you with counselling so that you can fully discuss your condition and your concerns. You may find it helpful to talk to a trained counsellor or psychologist, or to someone at a
Items people mayhoard Hoarding disorder
Hoarding disorderSomepeople with ahoarding disorderwill hoard a range of items, while others may just hoard certain types of objects. Items that are often hoarded include: newspapers andmagazines books clothes leaflets and letters, including junk mail bills and receipts containers, including plastic bags and cardboard boxes household supplies Some
What you can do if you suspect someone is hoarding Hoarding disorder
Hoarding disorderIf you think a family member or someone you know has a hoarding disorder, try to persuade them to come with you to see a GP. This may not be easy, as someone who hoards might not think they need help. Try to be sensitive about the issue and emphasise your concerns for their health and wellbeing. Reassure them that nobody is going to go into
How hoarding disorders are treated Hoarding disorder
Hoarding disorderIt's not easy to treathoarding disorders, even when theperson is prepared to seek help, butit can be overcome. The main treatment is cognitive behavioural therapy(CBT) . The therapist will help the person to understand what makes it difficult to throw things away and the reasons why the clutter has built up. This will be combined with practical
Causes of Hodgkin lymphoma Lymphoma, Hodgkin
Lymphoma, HodgkinHodgkin lymphoma is caused by a change (mutation) in the DNA of a type of white blood cell called B lymphocytes, although the exact reason why this happens isn't known. The DNA gives the cells a basic set of instructions, such as when to grow and reproduce. The mutation in the DNA changes these instructions so the cells keep growing, causing
Recovering from hip replacement surgery Hip replacement
Hip replacementRecovery times can vary depending on the individual and type of surgery carried out. It's important to follow the advice the hospital gives you on looking after your hip. After surgery Aftertheoperation, you'll be lying flat on your back and may have a pillow between your legs to keep your hip in the correct position. The nursing staff will
Introduction Oxygen treatment, home
Oxygen treatment, homeHome oxygen treatment, also known as home oxygen therapy, involves breathing in air that contains more oxygen than normal from a cylinder or machine in your home. Oxygen treatment may be prescribed for people with a heart or lung condition that causes low oxygen levels in their blood.Low oxygen levels can damage the heart or brain.
How oxygen treatment is given Oxygen treatment, home
Oxygen treatment, homeOxygen treatment can be given in a number of ways including through a: tube positioned under the nose (nasal cannula) face mask placed over the nose and mouth tube placed into the mouth and down the windpipe (trachea) of a person who's unable to breathe on their own; the tube is attached to a ventilatormachine that helps the person breathe