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Introduction Bedbugs
BedbugsBedbugs are small blood-sucking insects that live in cracks and crevices in and around beds. They crawl out at night and bite exposed skin to feed on blood. Adult bedbugs are oval-shaped, flat and up to 5mm long similar to an apple seed. Their colour varies between dark yellow, red or brown. Bedbugs aren't dangerous
Preventing bedbug infestations Bedbugs
BedbugsIt can be difficult to avoid bedbugs, as they can be transported easily in luggage, clothing and furniture. Once in your home, they can quickly spread from room to room. They don't jump or fly, but can crawl long distances. It can help to: inspect your mattress and bed regularly for signs of an infestation and get professional
Symptoms of bedwetting Nocturnal enuresis
Nocturnal enuresisBedwetting is usually only regarded as a medical issue in children aged five or older who wet the bed at least twice a week. Frequent bedwetting in children under the age of five isn't usually a cause for concern, unless the child is upset by it. Bedwetting is sometimes classified into two types depending on when the problem develops. These
Causes of bedwetting Nocturnal enuresis
Nocturnal enuresisBedwetting is not your child's fault and there's often no obvious reason why it happens. In many cases, the problem runs in families. Most experts believe there may be more than one underlying cause. Bladder problems The bladder is a balloon-like organ in the pelvis that stores urine. When it's full, urine flows out of it
introduction Behçet’s disease
Behçet’s diseaseBehet's disease, orBehet's syndrome,is a rare and poorly understood conditionthat results in inflammation of the blood vessels and tissues. Confirming a diagnosis ofBehet's disease can be difficult because the symptoms are so wide-ranging and general (they can be shared with a number of other conditions). This page covers:
Treating and preventing bad breath Halitosis (bad breath)
Halitosis (bad breath)Treatment forbad breath (halitosis) will depend on its cause. Usually, the most effective treatment is improving your dental hygiene. As part of your daily routine, you should: floss between your teeth brush your teeth and gums clean your tongue You may want to consider investing in an electric toothbrush, which can make cleaning easier
Introduction Balanitis
BalanitisBalanitis, or balanoposthitis, is inflammation of the head of the penis. The foreskin (the loose flap of skin that covers the head of the penis) is also often affected. Balanitis is a common condition affecting both boys and men. It occurs more often in men who have not been circumcised. Symptoms can include: redness, swelling and soreness
Geographic tongue Tongue pain or soreness
Tongue pain or sorenessGeographic tongue is a condition where irregular smooth, red patches that have a white or light-coloured border occur on the tongue. It's called geographic tongue because the patches have a map-like appearance. The patches can vary in size, and may occur on one area of the tonguebefore moving to another area after a few days, weeks or months.
Oral thrush Tongue pain or soreness
Tongue pain or sorenessOral thrush (oral candiasis)is an infection caused by a type of fungus called Candida. It causes white patches (plaques) to develop in the mouth. You may experience a loss of taste or an unpleasant taste in your mouth. It can also be painful, making eating and drinking difficult. Median rhomboid glossitis is a condition that can affect your
Causes of benign prostate enlargement Prostate enlargement
Prostate enlargementThe exact cause of benign prostate enlargement is unknown, but research suggests that hormones probably play an important role in the condition'sdevelopment. Hormones are powerful chemicals that can have a wide range of effects on the cells of the body. One theory is that as some men get older, the levels of a type of hormone called