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Treatingcarbon monoxide poisoning Carbon monoxide poisoning
Carbon monoxide poisoningSeek medical advice fromyour GP if you think you've been exposed to low levels of carbon monoxide. Goimmediately to your local accident and emergency (A&E) department if you think you've been exposed to high levels. Your symptoms will often indicate whether you have carbon monoxide poisoning, but a bloodtest will confirm the amount of
Symptoms of bulimia Bulimia
BulimiaThe main signs of bulimia are binge eating and purging (ridding your body of food by making yourselfvomit or taking laxatives). There may also be psychological symptoms, such as: an obsessive attitude towards food and eating unrealistic opinions about body weight and shape Depression and anxiety isolation losing interest in other people
Patient story: "Bulimia isn't a women’s disease; it’s a people's disease" Bulimia
BulimiaSteve Blacknell, 55, used tosneak intothe kitchen in the middle of the night to eat in secret. He has been a recovering bulimic for 20 years. I think the first seeds of bulimia were sewn in 1974. I'm an ex-rugby player.I wasnt a big hairy thing, but I was quite chunky and I used to attract thin women. One day a girlfriend said I was the fattest
Symptoms Creutzfeldt-Jakob (Prion) disease
Creutzfeldt-Jakob (Prion) diseaseThe pattern of symptomscan vary depending on the type of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) . In sporadic CJD, the symptoms mainly affect the workings of the nervous system (neurological symptoms) and these symptoms rapidly worsen in the space of a few months. In variant CJD, symptoms that affect a person's behaviour and emotions (psychological
Introduction Thyroid eye disease
Thyroid eye diseaseExophthalmos,also known asproptosis, is a medical term fora bulging or protruding eyeball or eyeballs. It's most often caused by thyroid eye disease. Many of the symptoms of thyroid eye disease tend toimprove over time, although this can take a number of years. There's a chance your eyes will continue to protrude if corrective surgery isn't
Introduction Teeth grinding
Teeth grindingBruxism isthe medical termfor grinding the teeth and clenching the jaw. People sometimes grind their teeth without it causing any symptoms or problems. But regular, persistent teeth grinding can cause jaw pain and discomfort and wear down your teeth. It can also cause Headaches and earache . It's usually associated with contributingfactors,such
Patient story: "It's been a bad habit from an early age." Teeth grinding
Teeth grindingMatt Leslie has ground his teeth since childhood, but it was only when his dentist told him he was a bruxist that he realised the problems his teeth grinding could cause. "I remember from an early age my parents telling me to 'stop grinding my teeth', so I suppose it's been a bad habit from an early age. I didn't realise the problems it could
Treating food poisoning Food poisoning
Food poisoningFood poisoning can usually be treated at home without seeking medical advice. Most people will feel better within a few days. It's important to avoid Dehydration by drinking plenty of water, even if you can only sip it,as you need to replace anyfluidslost through vomiting and diarrhoea . You should also: rest as much as possible eat when you
Introduction Cancer
CancerCancer is a condition where cells in a specific part of thebody grow and reproduce uncontrollably. The cancerous cells can invade and destroy surrounding healthy tissue, including organs. Cancer sometimes begins in one part of the body before spreading to other areas. This process is known as metastasis. More than one in three people will
Life after a coronary artery bypass Heart bypass
Heart bypassA coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) isn't a cure for heart disease, so it's important to adopt a healthy lifestyle and continue taking any prescribed medication after the operation to reduce your risk of getting heart problems in the future. Healthy lifestyle There are a number of lifestyle changes you can make after having a coronary artery