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Treatment Chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney diseaseLifestyle changes The following lifestylemeasures are usually recommended for people with kidney disease: stop smoking if you smoke eat a healthy, balanced diet restrict your salt intake to less than 6g (0.2oz) a day do regular exercise aim to do at least 150 minutes aweek moderate your alcohol intake so it's within the recommended
Prevention Chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney diseaseChronic kidney disease (CKD)can't always beprevented,but you can take steps to reduce the chances of getting the condition. Following the advice below can reduce your risk. Manage underlying conditions If you have along-term conditionthat could potentially lead tokidney disease, such as diabetes or high blood pressure , it's importantthis is
Patient story: "My new kidney is still going strong." Chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney diseaseMohamed Nanji's kidney problems started when he was a teenager in Kenya. Although he's been living with a transplanted kidney formore than10 years, it hasn't been easy. "When I was a teenager in Kenya, I kept getting repeated infections. The doctors discovered that my right kidney had two tubes connecting it to the bladder,rather than one. This
Diagnosis Leukaemia, chronic lymphocytic
Leukaemia, chronic lymphocyticMost cases of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL)are detected during blood tests carried out for another reason. However, you should visit your GP if you have worrying Leukaemia, chronic lymphocytic , such aspersistent tiredness, unusual bleeding or bruising, unexplained weight loss or night sweats . Your GP may: ask about your symptoms and
Diagnosis Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseSee your GP if you have persistent symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Your GP may: ask about your symptoms examine your chest and listen to your breathing with a stethoscope ask whether you smoke or used to smoke calculate your body mass index (BMI) using your weight and height ask if you have a family history of lung
Patient story: "I thought, I can either be miserable or I can live life to the full." Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseLynn Ashton was havinga happy Christmasdinner until a candle set her plastic tablecloth alight. "We were taking a break after the main course when one of my children said she could smell something funny," says Lynn. "I rushed into the dining room to find the plastic tablecloth and the dining room in flames. I threw the tablecloth on to the
Causes of cirrhosis Cirrhosis
CirrhosisThere aremany different causes of cirrhosis. In the UK, the most common causes are drinking excessive amounts of alcohol and long-term hepatitis C infections. Insome cases, no specific cause is identified. Alcohol consumption The liver breaks down poisons(toxins), such as alcohol, but too much alcohol can scar and damage the liver's cells.
Introduction CVS
CVSChorionic villus sampling (CVS) is a test you may be offered during pregnancy to check if your baby hasagenetic or chromosomal condition, such as Downs, Edwards' or Patau's syndromes. It involves removing and testing a small sample of cells from the placenta (the organ linking the mothers blood supply with her unborn babys). When CVS is offered
Risks of chorionic villus sampling CVS
CVSBefore you decide to have chorionic villus sampling (CVS), you'll be told about the risks and possible complications. The main risks associated with the procedure are outlined below. Miscarriage CVS carries a risk of Miscarriage , which is the loss of a pregnancy within the first 23 weeks. The risk of miscarriage after CVS is estimated to be
Treatment of cluster headaches Cluster headaches
Cluster headachesTreating Cluster Headaches Cluster headaches aren't life threatening, but they can cause significant suffering and severely affect your quality of life, so it's important to see someone who is familiar with the known effective treatments for the condition. The headaches can't be treated with over-the-counter painkillers such as paracetamol, as