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Treating gastroparesis Gastroparesis
GastroparesisGastroparesis can't usually be cured, but dietary changes and medical treatment can help you control the condition. Dietary changes You may find these tips helpful: instead of three meals a day, try smaller,more frequent meals this means there's less food in your stomach and it will be easier to pass through your system try soft and liquid
Advice for people with diabetes Gastroparesis
GastroparesisHaving gastroparesis means your food is being absorbed slowly and at unpredictable times. If you also have diabetes, this can lead to wide swings in blood sugar levels. The nerves to the stomach can be damaged by high levels of blood glucose, so it's important to keep your blood glucose levels under control if you have diabetes. Your doctor can
Risks of a gastroscopy Gastroscopy
GastroscopyA gastroscopy is a very safe procedure and the risks of serious complications are small. If it'sused to diagnose a condition,ithas less than a 1 in 1,000 chance of causing complications. A gastroscopy used to treat a condition is more invasive and has a higher risk of complications. However,the riskis still relatively small, at around 1 in 100.
Getting medical advice for your child Gastroenteritis
GastroenteritisYou don'tusually need to see your GP if you think your child has gastroenteritis, as it should get better on its own, and taking them to a GP surgery can put others at risk. Call NHS 111 or your GP if you're concerned about your child, or they: have symptoms of dehydration , such as passing less urine than normal, being unusually irritable or
How gastroenteritis is spread Gastroenteritis
GastroenteritisThe bugs that cause gastroenteritis can spread very easily from person to person. You can catchthe infectionif small particles of vomit or poo from an infected person get into your mouth, such as through: close contact with someone withgastroenteritis they may breathe out small particles of vomit touching contaminated surfaces or objects
Policy guidelines Transsexualism
TranssexualismThere are a number of laws and guidelines that protect transsexual people and outline how they should be treated by medical professionals. Gender Recognition Act 2004 The Gender Recognition Act 2004 gives certain legal rights to trans men and women. Under the Gender Recognition Act of 2004, trans men and women can: apply for and obtain a Gender
After the operation Ganglion
GanglionThe surgeon will stitch up the wound and a bandage will be placed over the area. This helps keep the area clean,reducing the risk of infection, as well as keeping it safe from any accidental bumps. The wound isn't usually painful, but you'll be given painkillers to take if you feel any discomfort after the operation.If the cyst was removed from
What causes gallbladder cancer? Gallbladder cancer
Gallbladder cancerIn gallbladder cancer, abnormal cells grow within the gallbladder. It's not known why this happens, but certain things are thought to increase your chances of developing the condition. Gallbladder cancer is more common in older people, and your chances of developing it increase with age. In the UK, most cases occur in people over the age of 70.
Complications of rubella Rubella
RubellaSerious complications of rubella are rare, particularly since the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine was introduced. However, in the small number of cases where an infection develops in pregnancy, there's a serious risk to the unborn baby. If a pregnant woman catches rubella, the infection can be passed to her baby. This can result
Introduction Gestational diabetes
Gestational diabetesGestational diabetes is high blood sugar that develops during pregnancy and usually disappears after giving birth. It can occur at any stage of pregnancy, but is more common in the second half. It occurs if your body cannot produce enough insulin a hormone that helps control blood sugar levelsto meet the extra needs in pregnancy. Gestational