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Oxygen treatment assessment Oxygen treatment, home
Oxygen treatment, homeIf you have a long-term medical condition and your doctor thinks oxygen treatment might be helpful, you'll be asked to visit your nearest oxygen clinic for an assessment. During the assessment it's likely that the amount of oxygen in your blood will be measuredby taking a blood sample from your earlobe or wrist, or attaching a sensor to your
Preventing hookworm infections Hookworm infection
Hookworm infectionIf you're travelling to a tropical or sub-tropical region of the world where hookworm infections are common, avoid walking barefoot in areas where there may be contaminated soil, and don't touch soil or sand with your bare hands. Good hygiene standards and effective sewage disposal systems are the reason hookworm infections aren't commonly seen
Common side effects of hormone replacement therapy Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)Like any medication, the hormones used in hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can sometimes have side effects. Any side effects usually improve over time, so it's a good idea to persevere with treatment for at least three months if possible. Speak to your GP ifyou experience severe side effects or they continue for longer than three months. This
Introduction Hip pain in adults
Hip pain in adultsMost cases ofhip pain in adults that are treated with surgery are caused by osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis in the UK. Thispage aims to give youa better idea of whether Osteoarthritis or something more unusual is causing your hip pain, and what you can do about it. However, don't try to diagnose the cause of your hip pain
Recovery Irritable hip
Irritable hipIbuprofen, which is available over the counter, can be used to relieve pain and reduce inflammation.Your childshould also rest the affected leg until symptoms have passed. Massaging the affected hip and applying heat may also help to reduce your child's hip pain. It usually takes a couple of weeks to recover from irritable hip, although your GP
Going on holiday Oxygen treatment, home
Oxygen treatment, homeIf you're going on holiday in England or Wales, talk to your supplier to see whether you can make arrangements to have home oxygen supplied to you at your destination. Try to give them as much notice as possible. Check with your doctor before arranging your holiday to check you're well enough to travel. The British Lung Foundation website has
Introduction Homeopathy
HomeopathyHomeopathy is a 'treatment' based on the use of highly diluted substances, which practitioners claim can cause the body to heal itself. A 2010 House of Commons Science and Technology Committee report on homeopathy said that homeopathic remedies perform no better than placebos, and that the principles on which homeopathy is based are
What can we conclude from the evidence? Homeopathy
HomeopathyThere have been several reviews of the scientific evidence on the effectiveness of homeopathy. TheHouse of Commons Science and Technology Committee said there is no evidence that homeopathy is effective as a treatment for any health condition. There is no evidence for the idea that substances that can induce certain symptoms can also help to treat
Causes of hydronephrosis Hydronephrosis
HydronephrosisHydronephrosis is usually caused bya blockage in the urinary tract or something disrupting the normal workings of the urinary tract. The urinary tract is made up of the kidneys, the bladder, the ureters (the tubes that run from the kidney to the bladder) and the urethra (the tube that carries urine out of the body). A blockage or problem in the
Treating hydronephrosis Hydronephrosis
HydronephrosisTreatment for hydronephrosisdepends on what's causing the condition and how severe it is. In adults, the aimsof treatment are to: remove the build-up of urine and relieve the pressure on your kidney(s) prevent permanent kidney damage treat the underlying cause Most people with hydronephrosis will have a procedure called catheterisation to