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Preventing HIV HIV and AIDS
HIV and AIDSThe best way to prevent HIV is to use a condom for sex and to never share needles or other injecting equipment (including syringes, spoons and swabs). If you have HIV, you can pass it on to others if you have sex without a condom, or share needles, syringes, or other injecting equipment. HIV treatment with ART substantially reduces the risk of
'Many HIV-positive women assume they'll pass on HIV to their baby, but that's not the case these days' HIV and AIDS
HIV and AIDSSarah has HIV. She describes her pregnancy and the steps she had to take to ensure shed have a healthy baby. An expert explains what HIV is and how to avoid passing it on to your unborn child. More real stories from HIVaware
Diagnosinghidradenitis suppurativa Hidradenitis suppurativa
Hidradenitis suppurativaThere's no definitive test to help diagnose hidradenitis suppurativa. Your GP will examine the affected areas of skin, and they may take a swab of an infected area.This can be helpful in making a diagnosis because the condition isn't usually associated with the presence of bacteria that cause skin infections. Hidradenitis suppurativa could
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 recommendedLifestyle
Introduction Singultus
SingultusHiccups occur when the diaphragm suddenly and involuntarily contracts (tightens), resulting in a hiccup sound being produced at the top of the windpipe. The diaphragm is a thin membrane of muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdomen (tummy). It is located underneath the ribcage and helps to control breathing.The medical name for
Treating hiccups Singultus
SingultusMost cases of hiccups do not require medical treatment and will usually stop after a short period of time. However, some simple techniques may help if your hiccups are particularly troublesome, and medical treatments are available if the problem is long-lasting. Self-help techniques There are a number of things you can try yourself initially
Symptoms Hidradenitis suppurativa
Hidradenitis suppurativaThe symptoms of hidradenitis suppurativarange from mild to severe. It causes a mixture of red boil -like lumps, blackheads, cysts, scarring and channels in the skin that leak pus. The condition tends to start with a firm pea-sized lesion that develops in one place. This will either disappear or rupture andooze pus after a few hours or days.
Osteoarthritis Hip pain in adults
Hip pain in adultsThe symptoms of osteoarthritis can vary greatly from person to person, but if it affects the hip, it will typically cause: mild inflammation of the tissues in and around the hipjoint damage to cartilagethe strong, flexible tissuethat lines the bones bony growths (osteophytes) that develop around the edge of the hip joint This can lead to
Overactivity Hip pain in adults
Hip pain in adultsIf your hip pain is related to exercising or other types of regular activity: cut down on the amount of exercise you do if it's excessive always warm up before exercising and stretch afterwards try low-impact exercises , such as swimming or cycling , instead of running run on a smooth, soft surface, such as grass,rather than on concrete
When to see your GP Irritable hip
Irritable hipAlthough irritable hip is usually a mild condition, you should take your child to seeyour GP if you are concerned about their hips,so that a diagnosis can be confirmed. This is because irritable hip shares symptoms of more serious hip conditions, such as Septic arthritis (an infection inside the hip) or Perthes disease. Your GP will examine