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Signs of hearing loss Hearing impairment
Hearing impairmentHearing loss is sometimes sudden,but often it's gradual and you may not notice it at first. Being aware of the early signs can help you identify the problem quickly. It's important to spot hearing lossas soon as possible, because treatment is often more beneficial if started early. General signs of hearing loss Early signs of hearing loss can
Community water fluoridation Fluoride
FluorideMost water supplies contain some fluoride and in the early 20th century, levels of tooth decay were found to be associated with fluoride levels in drinking water.This led to the introduction of water fluoridation schemes to add fluoride to water supplies to improve dental health.Community water fluoridation schemes have operated for over 70 years;
How dentures are fitted False teeth (dentures)
False teeth (dentures)Complete dentures Afull denture will be fitted if all your upper or lower teeth need to be removed or you're having an old complete denture replaced. The denture will usually be fittedas soon as your teeth are removed, which means you won't be without teeth. The denture will fit snugly over your gums and jawbone. However, if you have dentures
Hashimoto's thyroiditis Thyroiditis
ThyroiditisHashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune condition. This means your immune system mistakenly attacks your thyroid gland, causing it to gradually swell and become damaged. As the thyroid gland is slowly destroyed over time, it is unable to produce sufficient amounts of thyroid hormone. The medical term for low levels of thyroid hormone in the
De Quervain's (subacute) thyroiditis Thyroiditis
ThyroiditisDe Quervain's thyroiditis (sometimes called subacute thyroiditis) is a painful swelling of the thyroid gland that is thought to be triggered by a viral infection, such as mumps or the flu . It's most commonly seen in females aged 20 to 50. De Quervain's thyroiditis usually causes a fever and pain in the neck, jaw or ear. It can also cause your
Causes Depression
DepressionThere's no single cause of depression. It can occur for a variety of reasons and it has many different triggers. For some people, anupsetting or stressful life event, such as bereavement , divorce, illness, redundancy and job or money worries, can be the cause. Different causes can often combine to triggerdepression. For example, you may feel
When to see your GP Dandruff
DandruffYou don't usually need to see your GP if you have dandruff, but it's a good idea to visit them if: you've tried anti-dandruff shampoos for at least a month and your symptoms haven't improved your dandruff is very severe or your scalp is very itchy your scalp is red or swollen you have a weakened immune system for example, you're having
Signs and symptoms Sleepiness in the day (severe and unexplained)
Sleepiness in the day (severe and unexplained)People with idiopathic hypersomnia struggle to stay awake during the day and are usually compelled to take frequent long naps. These may be prolonged or at inappropriate times such as during a conversation or meal, or even while driving and generally don't provide any relief from the sleepiness. Most people with idiopathic hypersomnia also sleep
Who can take decongestants Decongestant medication
Decongestant medicationMost people can use decongestants safely,but they're not suitable for everyone. Theyshouldn't be used by the following groups of peoplewithout getting advice from a pharmacist orGP first: babies and childrendecongestants shouldn't be given to children under six years old and should only be used by children aged 6-12 on the advice of a GP or
How to use decongestants Decongestant medication
Decongestant medicationMost decongestants should only be used three or four times a day. Check the patient information leaflet that comes with your medicine for advice about how much totake and how often to take it. If you're unsure, ask a pharmacist for advice. Decongestant nasal sprays shouldn't be used for more than a week at a time becauseusing them for too long