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Risks of carotid endarterectomy Carotid endarterectomy
Carotid endarterectomyAs with all types of surgery, there are risks associated with having a carotid endarterectomy. The two main risks are: Heat exhaustion and heatstroke the risk of stroke is around2%, although this may be higher in people who had a stroke before the operation death there's a less than 1% risk of death, which can occur as a result of
Symptoms of cataracts Cataracts
CataractsAs cataracts develop over many years,problems may be unnoticeable at first. Cataracts often develop in both eyes, although each eye may be affected differently. You'll usually have blurred, cloudy or misty vision, or you may have small spots or patches where your vision is less clear. Cataracts may also affect your sight in the following ways:
Introduction Nasal congestion
Nasal congestionCatarrh is a build-up of mucus in an airway or cavity of the body. It usually affects the back of the nose, the throat or the sinuses (air-filled cavities in the bones of the face). It's often temporary, but some people experience it for months or years. This is known as chronic catarrh. Catarrh can be a nuisance and may be difficult to get
When to see your GP Oral thrush in adults
Oral thrush in adultsSpeak to your GP if you develop symptoms of oral thrush. If left untreated, the symptoms will often persist and your mouth will continue to feel uncomfortable. In severe cases that are left untreated, there is also a risk of the infection spreading further into your body, which can be serious. Your GP will usuallybe able to diagnose oral thrush
Treatments for oral thrush Oral thrush in adults
Oral thrush in adultsOral thrush can usually be successfully treated with antifungal medicines . These usually come in the form of gels or liquid that you apply directly inside your mouth (topical medication), although tablets or capsules are sometimes used. Topical medication will usually need to be used several times a day for around7 to 14 days. Tablet or capsules
DiagnosingCharles Bonnet syndrome Charles Bonnet syndrome
Charles Bonnet syndromeThere isn't a specific test for Charles Bonnet syndrome. Doctors diagnose it by: talking to the person about their symptoms taking a detailed medical history in some cases, carrying out tests torule out other possible causes of hallucinations , such as Alzheimer's disease If a person has vision loss and they're experiencing simple or
Do you know the side effects of chemotherapy Chemotherapy
ChemotherapyIt's difficult to predict exactly what side effects you'll experience while having chemotherapy.Different people react to treatment in different ways. A small number of people have very few or even no side effects. Many of thecommon side effects of chemotherapy are listed below, although it's unlikely that you'll experience them all. Your care
Complications of cervical cancer Cervical cancer
Cervical cancerComplications of cervical cancer can occur as a side effect of treatment or as the result of advanced cervical cancer. Side effects Early menopause If your ovaries are surgically removed or they're damaged during treatment with Radiotherapy , it will trigger an early menopause (if you haven't already had it). Most women experience the
Introduction Rib, cervical
Rib, cervicalA cervical rib is an extra rib that forms above the normal first rib, growing from the base of the neck just above the collarbone. The defect is present at birth, but usually not noticed until later in life. Itmay be a fully-formed bony rib or just a thin strand of tissue fibres, which will not always show up on any X-ray or MRI scans you may
Why cervical screening is offered Smear test
Smear testCervical screening isoffered because it can detect abnormal cell changes in the cervix (the lower part of the womb) that could potentially develop into Cervical cancer . Abnormal cells that are picked up during cervical screening often return to normal on their own, so waiting may be recommended. However, if more significant abnormalities are