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Lump in the armpit Swelling or lump
Swelling or lumpA lump in the armpit is likely to be a swollen lymph gland , particularly if you also feel unwell and have other signs of an infection. The glands in the armpit can swell to more than a few centimetres in response to infection or illness. Swollen glands usually go down when you recover. It's uncommon for a lump in the armpit to be a lymphoma
Complications Systemic lupus erythematosus
Systemic lupus erythematosusIf your symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are mild or well-controlled, you may findit barely affects your day-to-day life and you don't have any complications. However, for some people, SLE can be a more serious conditionthat can cause life-threatening complications. Some ofthesecomplications are outlined below. Kidney problems
Introduction Lyme disease
Lyme diseaseLyme disease, or Lyme borreliosis,is a bacterial infectionspread to humans by infected ticks. Ticks are tiny spider-like creatures found in woodland and heath areas. They feed on the blood of birds and mammals, including humans. Ticks that carry the bacteria responsible for Lyme disease are found throughout the UK and in other parts ofEurope and
What is the treatment and how successful is it? Macular hole
Macular holeVitrectomy surgery A macular hole can often be repaired using an operation called a vitrectomy, withinner limiting membrane (ILM) peel and gas. If you've had the hole for less than a year, there's around a 90% chance the operation will be successful in closing it. More than 70% of people successfully treated will be able toread two or three
Do I need to position myself face down after the operation? Macular hole
Macular holeOnce at home, you may have to spend several hours during the day with your head held still and in a specific position, called posturing. The aim of lying or sitting face down is to keep the gas bubble in contact with the hole as much as possible, to encourage it to close. There's evidence that lying face down improves the success rate for larger
Causes of lung cancer Lung cancer
Lung cancerMost cases of lung cancer are caused by smoking, although people who have never smoked can also develop the condition. Smoking Smoking cigarettes is the single biggest risk factor for lung cancer.It's responsible for more than 85% of all cases. Tobacco smoke contains more than 60 different toxic substances, which canlead tothe development of
Preventing Lyme disease Lyme disease
Lyme diseaseThere is currently no vaccine available to prevent Lyme disease. The best way to prevent thecondition is to be aware of the risks when you visit areas where ticks are found and to take sensible precautions. You can reduce the risk of infection by: keeping to footpaths and avoiding long grass when outwalking wearing appropriate clothing in
How to remove a tick Lyme disease
Lyme diseaseIf you find a tick on your or your child's skin, remove it by gently gripping it as close to the skin as possible, preferably using fine-toothed tweezers. Pull steadily away from the skin without twisting or crushing the tick. Wash your skin with water and soap afterwards, and apply an antiseptic cream tothe skin around the bite. Don't use a lit
Antimalarial medication Malaria
MalariaAntimalarial medication is used to prevent and treat malaria. You should always consider taking antimalarial medicine when travelling to areas where there's a risk of malaria. Visit your GP or local travel clinic for malaria advice as soon as you know when and where you're going to be travelling. It's very important to take the correct dose and
'I was so weak, I couldn't even pick up a glass' Malaria
MalariaUnlike many travellers, Alex Beard was careful to take precautions against getting bitten by a malaria-carrying mosquito. She went to Africa armed with insect repellent, a mosquito net and antimalarial tablets.But after several months travelling, her precautions lapsed. "I'd been studying in Ghana for about4.5 months," she says. "My best friend