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Diagnosis Syphilis
SyphilisThe only way to find out if you have syphilis is to get tested. Syphilis won't normally go away on its own and can cause serious problems if left undiagnosed and untreated. This page covers: Who should get tested for syphilis Where to get a syphilis test What the test for syphilis involves Screening for syphilis in pregnancy Who should get
Testing for Tay-Sachs disease Tay-Sachs disease
Tay-Sachs diseaseTests can be carried out to check if you're a carrier of Tay-Sachs disease or to diagnosethe condition after birth. Preconception screening Screening for the HEXA mutation that causes Tay-Sachs disease is recommended if you're planning to start a family and you're in a high-risk group for developing the disease. In the UK, two main groups of
Introduction Tension-type headaches
Tension-type headachesA tension-type headache is the most common type of headache and the one we think of as a normal, everyday headache. It may feel like a constant ache that affects both sides of the head. You may also feel the neck muscles tighten and a feeling of pressure behind the eyes. A tension headache normally won't be severe enough to prevent you doing
Treating tension-type headaches Tension-type headaches
Tension-type headachesHow are tension headaches treated? Tension-type headaches aren't life-threatening and are usually relieved by painkillers or lifestyle changes. Lifestyle changes Relaxation techniques can often help with stress-related headaches. This may include: Yoga Massage Exercise Applying a hot flannel to your forehead and neck Pregnant women shouldn't
Introduction Suicide
SuicideSuicide is the act of intentionally ending your life. If you're reading this because you have, or have had, thoughts about taking your own life, it's importantyou ask someone for help. It's probably difficult for you to seeat this time, but you're not alone and not beyond help. Many people who have had suicidal thoughts say they were so
Introduction Sunburn
SunburnSunburn is skin damage caused by ultraviolet (UV) rays. It usually causes the skin to become red, sore, warm, tender and occasionally itchy for about a week. The skin will normally start to flake and peel after a few days and will usually fully heal within seven days. While sunburn is often short-lived and mild, it's important totryto avoid it,
Patient story: "I'm sure the doctors thought I wouldn't get better, let alone run a marathon." Stroke
StrokeDavid Diston had a major stroke that left him paralysed down his right side and unable to speak. Now he has made a near total recovery, and has even run a marathon When David crossed the finishing line of the London Marathon, after a gruelling eight hours, 23 minutes and 15 seconds, he was entitled to feel proud. It was just two-and-a-half years
Introduction Swollen glands
Swollen glandsSwollen lymph glands are usually a sign of infection and tend to go down when you recover.However, they can sometimes have a more serious cause and may need to be seen by a doctor. Lymph glands (also called lymph nodes) arepea-sized lumps of tissue that contain white blood cells. These help to fight bacteria, viruses and anything else that
Could it be cancer? Swollen glands
Swollen glandsOccasionally, swollen glands can be a sign of cancer that has started elsewhere in the body and spread to the lymph nodes, or atype of cancer affecting the white blood cells, such as non-Hodgkin lymphoma or chronic lymphocytic leukaemia . Swollen glands are more likely to be caused by cancer if they: don't go away within a few weeks and slowly
Preventing stretch marks Stria
StriaStretch marks can't always be prevented for example, they often occur during pregnancy. However, there are some things you can do to help lower your chances of getting stretch marks. Weight and diet Stretch marks are often caused by gaining weight rapidly over a short period of time. Avoiding rapid weight gain and weight loss ("yo-yo dieting")