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Introduction Gonorrhoea
GonorrhoeaGonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria called Neisseria gonorrhoeae or gonococcus. It used to be known as 'the clap'. The bacteria are mainly found in discharge from the penis and in vaginal fluid. Gonorrhoea is easily passed between people through: unprotected vaginal, oral or anal sex sharing vibrators or
Symptoms of Gilbert's syndrome Gilbert's syndrome
Gilbert's syndromeMostpeople with Gilbert's syndrome experience occasional and short-lived episodes of jaundice (yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes) due to the build-up of bilirubin in the blood. As Gilbert's syndrome usually only causes a slight increase in bilirubin levels, the yellowing ofjaundice is oftenmild. The eyes are usually affected most.
Living with Gilbert's syndrome Gilbert's syndrome
Gilbert's syndromeGilberts syndrome is a lifelong disorder. However, it doesn't require treatment because it doesn't pose athreat to health and doesn't cause complications or an increased risk of liver disease. Episodes of jaundice and any associated symptoms are usually short-lived and eventually pass. If you have Gilbert's syndrome, there's no reason to modify
Introduction Gingivitis and periodontitis
Gingivitis and periodontitisGum diseaseis a very common condition where the gums become swollen,sore or infected . Most adults in theUK have gum disease to some degree andmost people experience it at least once. It's much less common in children. If you have gum disease, yourgums may bleed whenyou brush your teeth and you may have Halitosis (bad breath) . This early stage
'I still get the occasional attack, but it's gone within a day' Gout
GoutPatrick Hanmer was 32 and living life to the full when he had his first attack of gout. Over 20 years later, he eats, drinks and exercisesand, thanks toeffective medication, keeps his gout under control."I was a 32-year-old aid worker in Somalia when I experienced my first attack of gout. I woke suddenly in the night to an unbearable pain, as if
What to do Granuloma annulare
Granuloma annulareContact your GP if you notice a ring anywhere on your skin that doesn't go away within a few weeks. They'll be able to rule out other possible causes,likea fungal infection. Becausegranuloma annulare is harmless,you may not need any treatment for it. However, you may wish to consider treatment if the appearance of the rash is upsetting you.
Preventing ingrown hairs Ingrown hairs
Ingrown hairsThe simplest way to prevent ingrowing hairs is to let your hair grow freely without shaving it. You may want to try this for a brief period if you need relief from particularly bad spots. If you don't want to stop shaving, the following shaving tips may help: use a sharp, single-bladed razor wet your skin with warm water and use a gel shave
Other possible skin conditions Ingrown hairs
Ingrown hairsThere are many skin conditions that can easily be mistaken for ingrown hairs, including: keratosis pilaris ("chicken skin") a common, harmless condition where the skin becomes rough and bumpy, as if covered in permanent goose pimples acne a cyst or abscess eczema impetigo a highly contagious skin infection that mainly
Symptoms of hairy cell leukaemia Leukaemia, hairy cell
Leukaemia, hairy cellThe symptoms of hairy cell leukaemia develop slowly and aresimilar tothose ofother types of leukaemia. They include: unintentional weightloss pale skin weakness, tiredness and breathlessness frequentinfections bleeding or bruising easily pain or swelling in your abdomen (tummy) (see below) The abnormal white blood cells can accumulate
Outlook Wegener's granulomatosis
Wegener's granulomatosisAlthough GPA can be life-threatening, early diagnosis and modern treatments can significantly improve the outlook. Most people are able to achieve remission with medical treatment, although about half of people with GPA will have a relapse at some point. This usually happens within a few years of stopping treatment. If you do have a relapse, you