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Symptoms Mastocytosis
MastocytosisMastocytosis causesa wide range of symptoms, whichcan vary depending on the type of mastocytosis you have. Cutaneous mastocytosis Skin lesionsare a characteristic of cutaneous mastocytosis. Types of lesions known to occur in cutaneous mastocytosis include: small areas of skin that change colour (macules) small firm, raised bumps (papules)
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
Living with Type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetesLifestyle changes Healthy eating Eating a healthy, balanced diet is very important if you have diabetes. However, you don't need to avoid certain food groups altogether. You can have a varied diet and enjoy a wide rangeof foods as long as you eat regularly and make healthy choices. You can make adaptations when cooking meals, such as reducing the
Introduction Sexually Transmitted Infections
Sexually Transmitted InfectionsSexually transmitted infections (STIs) are passed from one person to another through unprotected sex or genital contact. You can be tested for STIs at a sexual health clinic ,genitourinary medicine (GUM)clinic or GP surgery. Search for a sexual health clinic near you and find out what services they offer. This page provides an overview of the
Patient story: "It felt good to get rid of a big bag of medicine." Bone marrow donation
Bone marrow donationBridie Burrell was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia during the Christmas school holidays in 2004. She had a bone marrow transplant the following year. During school term, I felt completely healthy. But during the holidays, just before the new year, I experienced dizziness and walking to the bathroom felt like I'd run a marathon. I
Introduction Hearing impairment
Hearing impairmentHearing loss is a common problem that often develops with age oris caused by repeated exposure to loud noises. Action on Hearing Loss estimates that there are more than 10 million (about 1 in 6) people in the UKwith some degree of hearing impairmentor deafness. Hearing loss can occur suddenly, but usually develops gradually. General signs of
Introduction Hepatitis C
Hepatitis CHepatitis C is a virus that can infect the liver.If left untreated,it can sometimes cause serious and potentially life-threatening damage tothe liver over many years. However, with modern treatments it's often possible to cure the infection, and most people with it will have a normal life expectancy. It's estimated around 215,000 people inthe
Treatment Paget's disease of bone
Paget's disease of boneThere's currently no cure for Paget's disease of bone, but treatment can help relieve the symptoms. If you don't have any symptoms, your doctor may suggest keeping an eye on your condition and delaying treatment until any problems occur. The main treatments are: Bisphosphonate medication Painkillers Supportive therapies Surgery
TreatingPKU Phenylketonuria
PhenylketonuriaDiet The main treatment for PKU is a low-protein diet that completely avoids high-protein foods such as meat, eggs and dairy products and controls the intake of many other foods, such as potatoes and cereals. In addition, people with PKUmust take an amino acid supplement to ensure they're getting all of the nutrients required for normal growth
Causes of breast pain Mastalgia
MastalgiaCauses of breast pain include: period-related hormone changes pregnancy breast lumps mastitis an abscess an injury breastfeeding problems medication breast cancer (although painby itselfis rare) Click on these links for more information about these causes. Period-related breast pain (cyclical breast pain) Breast
176 health news for FLU
'Get flu jab now,' GPs urge those at risk
The flu vaccine has featured heavily in recent news, with reports that people are avoiding having the vaccine as they are concerned about its swine flu component. The British Medical Association (BMA) has written to the government, warning...
Flu research may lead to universal vaccine
"Scientists say they have made a significant leap towards creating a vaccine that would protect against every form of flu," is the exciting news on the BBC website. It goes on to say that researchers have identified immune cells that…
Effectiveness of flu jab studied
“The annual flu jab given to hundreds of thousands of people this winter provides only limited protection against the illness,” reported The Independent. This news story is based on a systematic review of studies...
Antivirals and swine flu
Several newspapers have reported today on a review of the effectiveness of antivirals for treating and preventing flu. The Daily Express said that "Tamiflu
Children to be offered annual flu vaccine
"Flu vaccines for all children," BBC News has reported. The BBC’s story is based on a report by independent expert advisers ...
Flu and freezing weather may be driving up winter death rates
"The current death rate in England and Wales is running about one-third higher than its normal rate for this time of year," BBC News reports. A combination of flu and very cold weather may be responsible…
Flu jab "may cut" stroke risk by a quarter
'People who have the seasonal flu jab care 24 per cent less likely to suffer a stroke' is the encouraging news in The Daily Telegraph. New research appears to suggest that flu makes people more vulnerable to stroke risk factors…
Flu vaccination in children
“Vaccinating children against flu may be an effective way of protecting the rest of the population”, The Independent reported. Many newspapers covered the same story,
More work towards universal flu vaccine
“Scientists have hailed a breakthrough in the search for a universal flu vaccine,” The Daily Telegraph has reported. The newspaper says that such a vaccine would save lives and money by eliminating the need for the annual jab...
Four out of ten Brits may naturally show fewer flu symptoms
"Four in 10 Britons immune to flu symptoms, leading to hopes of a new vaccine," The Independent reports. A survey of around 1,400 people found 43% of them had a type of immune cell – T cells – that helps protect against infection…