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Can I walk into the mobile breast screening unit and request a mammogram? Mammography
MammographyNo the NHS Breast Screening Programme doesn't operate on a walk-in basis. It invites women in the target age group (50 to 70) for routine breast screening every three years. If you have found something that worries you or are concerned about your breast health, don't wait for your routine screening appointment. You should contact your GP.
What happens to my mammograms after screening? Mammography
MammographyThe NHS Breast Screening programme will keep your mammograms for at least eight years. These are saved securely. The screening programme regularly checks records to make sure the service is as good as possible. Staff in other parts of the health service may need to see your records for this, but your records will only be shared with people who
Introduction Nipple discharge
Nipple dischargeNipple discharge can be caused by a wide range of conditions, most of which are harmless or easily treated. Some of the main causes of nipple discharge are described below. See your GP if you'reunsure of the cause of your discharge or you're embarrassed or worried, especially if the discharge is bloodstained or clear andonly comes from one
Pregnancy Nipple discharge
Nipple dischargeFor women, one of the most obvious explanations for fluid leaking from the nipple is that you're pregnant or currently breastfeeding, as this can cause a milky discharge to come fromboth nipples. In pregnancy, thebreasts maystart to produce milk from as early as the second trimester, and some women continue to produce milk up to two years after
Introduction Mastitis
MastitisMastitis is a condition which causes a woman's breast tissue to become painful and inflamed. It's most common in breastfeeding women, usually within the first three months after giving birth. If mastitis is caused by breastfeeding, doctors may refer to it as lactation mastitis or puerperal mastitis. Non-breastfeeding women often have a type
Treatment Mastitis
MastitisMastitis can usually be easily treated andmost women make a full recovery very quickly. Self-help tips Many cases ofmastitis that aren't caused by an infection often improve through using self-care techniques, such as: making sureyou get plenty of rest drinking plenty offluids using over-the-counter painkillers such as paracetamol or
Diagnosing a breast lump Breast lump
Breast lumpIt is important to be aware of how your breasts usually look and feel so you can quickly pick up on any changes that may occur. See your GP if you notice a lump in your breast or any change in its appearance, feel or shape. Your GP may ask a number of questions, including: When did you first noticed the lump? Do you haveother symptoms, such
Living with Osteoporosis
OsteoporosisGetting support Your GP or nurse may be able to answerany questions you have about living with osteoporosis andcan reassure you if you're worried. You may also find it helpful to talk to a trained counsellor or psychologist, or to someone at a specialist helpline. Your GP surgery will have information about these. Some people find it helpful to
Patient story: "Even lying in bed was uncomfortable." Osteoporosis
OsteoporosisPhyllis Long, aged 60, was recently diagnosed with osteoporosis after months of experiencing upper back pain. "I had severe pain in the right side of my upper back for abouta month and decided I needed to see my GP. My back was so sore when anything touched it that even lying in bed was uncomfortable. It felt like my bones were sore. "I went to
Introduction Fractured collarbone
Fractured collarboneA broken collarbone, or fractured clavicle, is a common injury. Itusuallyhappens after a fall or a blow to the shoulder. It takes about six to eight weeks to heal in adults, and three to six weeks in children. The collarbone, or clavicle, is a long slender bone that runs from the breastbone to each of the shoulders. You should be able to feel