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Diagnosing the cause Postmenopausal bleeding
Postmenopausal bleedingYour GP should refer you to hospital for further tests. This will help to identify the cause of your problem, to exclude cancer and plan necessary treatment. Some areas have specialistpostmenopausal bleeding clinics. The tests that may be carried out can include: a vaginal ultrasound scan a pelvic examination tests on a sample of your womb
At theclinic Postmenopausal bleeding
Postmenopausal bleedingThe specialist at the clinic, which may be a nurse, will take your medical history and record your symptoms. You'll then go to the scan room for an examination. Vaginal ultrasound scan A vaginal ultrasoundscan is performed by gently inserting a fine ultrasoundprobe into your vagina, which you may find slightly uncomfortable. It usually takes
Preventing blisters Blisters
BlistersThere are several ways to prevent getting blisters from friction, sunburn or chemicals. Blisters caused by a medical condition often can't be prevented and need to be treated by a GP. Friction Wearing comfortable, well-fitting shoes and clean socks helps prevent blisters. Blisters are more likely to develop on moist skin. If you have sweaty
What is blood? Blood groups
Blood groupsYour body carries aroundfourto six litres (7to 10.5 pints) of blood. Blood is made up of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets in a liquid called plasma. Plasma is about 90% water, but also contains proteins, nutrients, hormones and waste products. Blood is made up of about 60% plasma and 40% blood cells. Each type of blood cell has a
Reading and writing Visual impairment
Visual impairmentThere are several options available if you're having problems reading standard text in books, newspapers and magazines. One of the simplest options is to usea magnifying device that can make print appear bigger to help you read. These can be obtained from a number of places including hospital low vision services, optometrists, local voluntary
Complications of prostate enlargement Prostate enlargement
Prostate enlargementBenign prostate enlargement can sometimes lead to complications, such as a urinary tract infectionor acute urinary retention. Urinary tract infections If you're unable to empty your bladder properly, there's a risk that bacteria in your urinary system won't get flushed out and will spread through the urine to cause a urinary tract infection
Treatment High blood pressure
High blood pressureSimple lifestyle changes can often help reduce high blood pressure (hypertension), although some people may need to take medication as well. Your GP can advise you about changes you can make to your lifestyle and discuss whether they think you would benefit from medication. This page covers: When treatment is recommended Lifestyle changes
Introduction Low blood pressure
Low blood pressureLow blood pressure, also knownas hypotension, is where blood pressure in your arteries is abnormally low. Naturally low blood pressure is unlikely to cause any symptoms and is normally nothing to worry about. But if your blood pressure drops too low, it can restrict the amount of blood flowing to your brain and other vital organs, which can
Treating low blood pressure Low blood pressure
Low blood pressureLow blood pressure (hypotension) usually only needs to be treated if it's causing symptoms. This involves general lifestyle advice and treating any underlying cause of the condition. If you have naturally low blood pressure and it's not causing any problems, treatment is rarely necessary. General advice The advice outlined belowcan often help
Introduction Bone cyst
Bone cystA bone cyst is a fluid-filled hole that develops inside a bone. They can occur at any age, butmost oftenaffect children and young adults. Bone cysts don't usually cause any symptoms. They are not cancerous and they do not usually pose a serious threat to health. However, large cysts can cause a bone to weaken, making it morelikely tofracture