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Symptoms of HIV HIV and AIDS
HIV and AIDSMost people who are infected with HIV experiencea short, flu-like illness that occurs two to six weeks after infection. After this, HIV often causes no symptoms for several years.The flu-like illness that often occurs a few weeks after HIV infection is also known as seroconversion illness. It's estimated that up to 80% of people who are infected
'If it wasn’t for HIV, I wouldn’t be where I am today.' HIV and AIDS
HIV and AIDSTina Middleton caught HIV when she was just 20 years old from a partner with haemophilia. "I had been in a relationship with someone with haemophilia and didnt know hehad HIV until Igotpregnant. I had a test straight away and, at first, it seemed all right as it came back negative. However, in March 1992 when I was eight months pregnant, I had
'Having HIV is not the end of the world' HIV and AIDS
HIV and AIDSMick Mason, who has haemophilia, caught HIV and hepatitis in the early 1980s from contaminated blood products. I discovered I had HIV by chance in 1985 when I was sent a double-sided diet sheet by the hospital. On one side it said, This is what to eat if you are HIV positive and on the other, This is what to eat if you have AIDS. They just assumed
Warning signs on Metal-on-metalimplants Hip replacement
Hip replacementPatients with a common type of metal hip implant should have annual health checks for life, according to the UK body for regulating medical devices. The all-metal devices have been found to wear down at an accelerated rate in some patients, potentially causing damage and deterioration in the bone and tissue around the hip. There are also concerns
'It's amazing what your body can do' Hip replacement
Hip replacementBuilder Norman Lane, 63, hasn't stopped running since he had a double hip replacement"I used to be a keen footballer and ran around 80 miles a week until I started to have problems with my hips when I was around 40. The doctor diagnosed osteoarthritis. "At first it wasn't too bad, but gradually things got so painful that I couldn't turn over in
Causes of urticaria Welts
WeltsUrticaria occurs when histamine and other chemicals are released from under the skin's surface, causing the tissues to swell. Short-term (acute) urticaria The triggers of acute urticaria are unknown in around half of all cases. Recognised triggers include: a foodallergy to foods such as peanuts, shellfish, eggs and cheese an Indoor
Why someone mayhoard Hoarding disorder
Hoarding disorderThe reasons why someone begins hoarding aren't fully understood. It can be a symptom of another condition. For example, someone with mobility problems may be physically unable to clear the huge amounts of clutter they have acquired. People with learning disabilities or people developing dementia may be unable to categorise and dispose of items.
Signs of ahoarding disorder Hoarding disorder
Hoarding disorderSomeone who has a hoarding disorder may typically: keep or collect items that may have little or no monetary value, such as junk mail and carrier bags, or items they intend to reuse or repair (see below) find it hard to categorise or organise items have difficulties making decisions struggle to manage everyday tasks, such as cooking, cleaning
Complications of Hodgkin lymphoma Lymphoma, Hodgkin
Lymphoma, HodgkinSome people treated for Hodgkin lymphoma experience long-term problems, even if they've been cured. Some of the main complications of Hodgkin lymphoma are described below. Weakened immune system Having a weakened immune system is a common complication of Hodgkin lymphoma and it can become more severe while you're being treated. If you have a
How home oxygen treatment can help Oxygen treatment, home
Oxygen treatment, homeIf you have a health conditionthat causes low levels of oxygen in your blood (hypoxia), you may feel breathless and tired, particularly after walking or coughing. Fluid may also build up around your ankles ( oedema ) and you may have blue lips. Breathing air with a higher concentration of oxygen than normal can increase the amount of oxygen in