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Patient story: "When I was sick, I knew it was a really bad one." Migraine
MigraineDebbie was 12 years old when she first began having symptoms of migraine. "I remember being at school and feeling not at all well: headachy and groggy," she says. "The groggy periods increased until I seemed to have a headache all day, every day. But when my mum took me to the doctor he said it was just a part of growing up." For the next 10
Diagnosis Oral cancer
Oral cancerIf you have symptoms of mouth cancer, your GP or dentist will carry out a physical examination and ask about your symptoms. If mouth cancer is suspected, you'll be referred to hospital for further tests or to speak to a specialist oral and maxillofacial surgeon. In 2015, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) published
Treatment Oral cancer
Oral cancerIf mouth cancer is caught early, relatively minor surgery can be used, which has a very high chance of curing the cancer so it never comes back. That's why you should report any changes in your mouth to your dentist and doctorimmediately. Even in cases of advanced mouth cancer, improvementsin surgery, radiotherapy and medication mean that the
Treating and preventing metatarsalgia Metatarsalgia
MetatarsalgiaThe following measures will often help improve metatarsalgia and stop it coming back: rest your feet put your feet upregularly and avoid activities that make the pain worse; try low-impact activities such as cycling or swimming instead ofsports that involve a lot of running or jumping usean ice pack apply an ice pack to the affected area
Introduction MRSA infection
MRSA infectionMRSA is a type of bacteria that is resistant to a number of widely used antibiotics. This means MRSA infections can be more difficult to treat than other bacterial infections. The full name of MRSA is methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. You may have heard it called a "superbug". Staphylococcus aureus (also known as staph) is a common
Symptoms of an MRSA infection MRSA infection
MRSA infectionThe symptoms of an MRSA infection will depend on what part of the body is infected. Skin and soft tissue MRSA infections If MRSA infects theskin, itcan result in a wound infection, Carbuncles or abscess . If it infects the deeper layers of skin, it's known as cellulitis . Typical symptoms are: redness swelling tenderness pain a
Preventing MRSA infection MRSA infection
MRSA infectionHospital staff, patients and hospital visitors can take simple hygiene measures to prevent the spread of MRSA and stop infection. Patients Mostpatients who need to be admitted to hospital will have MRSA screening before they're admitted, plus treatment for MRSA to remove any bacteria found on their skin. This can significantly reduce the risk
Symptoms of a transient ischaemic attack Transient ischaemic attack (TIA)
Transient ischaemic attack (TIA)The symptoms of a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) are the same as thoseof a Heat exhaustion and heatstroke , but unlike a stroke they only last for a few minutes or hours. Recognising the signs of aTIA Like a stroke, the signs and symptoms of aTIA usually begin suddenly. The main symptoms can be remembered with the word FAST:
Treating a transient ischaemic attack Transient ischaemic attack (TIA)
Transient ischaemic attack (TIA)Although the symptoms of a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) resolve ina few minutes or hours without any specific treatment, you will need treatment to help prevent another TIA or a full Heat exhaustion and heatstroke occurring in the future. A TIA is a warning sign that you are at a significantly increasedrisk of having a full stroke in the
Preventing a transient ischaemic attack Transient ischaemic attack (TIA)
Transient ischaemic attack (TIA)The best way to help prevent aTIA is to eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly and avoid smoking and drinking too much alcohol. These lifestyle changes can reduce your risk of problems such as Atherosclerosis (where arteries become clogged up by fatty substances), high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels , all of which can lead to TIAs.