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Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring Blood pressure test
Blood pressure testIn some cases, your doctor may recommend 24-hour or ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM). This is where your blood pressure is tested automatically around every 30 minutes over a 24-hour period using a cuff attached to a portable device worn on your waist. ABPM can help to give a clear picture of how your blood pressure changes over the
Symptoms of osteomyelitis Osteomyelitis
OsteomyelitisThe most common signs of osteomyelitis are bone pain and a high temperature.Acute osteomyelitisMost cases of acute osteomyelitis involve one of the long bones in the legs. However, sometimes the bones in the arm or in the back (the vertebrae) can be affected.The symptoms of acute osteomyelitis include: a sudden high temperature (fever) of 38C
Less common causes of coughing up blood Coughing up blood
Coughing up bloodLess commonly, coughing up blood may be the result of: pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in thelungs) this usually causes sudden shortness of breath and chest pain pulmonary oedema (fluidin the lungs) your sputum will be pink and frothy, and this usually occurs in people with pre-existing heart problems lung cancer this is more likely if
About the bowel scope screening test Bowel cancer screening
Bowel cancer screeningNHS bowel scope screening is a relatively new test to help prevent bowel cancer. It finds and removes any small bowel growths, called polyps, that could eventually turn into cancer. The NHS bowel scope screening programme is gradually being rolled outto all men and women in England aged 55. This page aims to help you make a choice about whether
Symptoms Rectal cancer
Rectal cancerThe symptoms of bowel cancer can be subtle and don't necessarily make you feel ill. However, it's worth trying simple treatments for a short time to see if they get better. More than 90% of people with bowel cancer have one of the following combinations of symptoms: a persistent change in bowel habit going more often, with looser stools and
Treatment Rectal cancer
Rectal cancerSurgery for colon cancer If colon cancer is at a very early stage, it may be possible to remove just a small piece of the lining of the colon wall, known as local excision. If the cancer spreads into muscles surrounding the colon, it's usually necessary to remove an entire section of your colon, known as a colectomy. There are three ways a
Living with rectal cancer Rectal cancer
Rectal cancerTalk to others Your GP or nurse may be able to reassure you if you have questions, or you may find it helpful to talk to a trained counsellor, psychologist or specialist telephone helpline operator. Your GP surgery will have information on these. Some people find it helpful to talk to others with bowel cancer at a local support group or through an
Causes of bowel incontinence Bowel incontinence
Bowel incontinenceBowel incontinence is usually caused by a physical problem with the parts of the body that control the bowel. Themost common problems are: problems with the rectum the rectum is unable to retain poo properly until it's time to go to the toilet problems with the sphincter muscles the muscles at the bottom of the rectum don't work properly
Introduction Bowel polyps
Bowel polypsBowel polyps are small growths on the inner lining of the colon (large bowel) or rectum.They are common, affecting 15-20% of the UK population, anddon't usually cause symptoms. Polyps are usually less than 1cm in size, although they can grow up to several centimetres. There are various forms: some are a tiny raised area or bulge, known asa
How orthodontics is performed Orthodontics
OrthodonticsThere are many different types of orthodontic treatment, depending on the exact problem with your teeth or jaw. You're likely to achieve good results within 18 to 24 months of starting treatment as long as you: maintain good oral hygiene wear your appliances as instructed follow your orthodontist's dietary advice wear your retainer to maintain