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Introduction Oral cancer
Oral cancerMouth cancer, also known as oral cancer, is where a tumour develops in the lining of the mouth. It may beon the surface of the tongue, the insides of the cheeks, the roof of the mouth (palate), or thelips or gums. Tumourscan also develop in the glands that produce saliva, the tonsils at the back of the mouth,and thepart of the throat connecting
Symptoms Oral cancer
Oral cancerMouth cancer can develop in most parts of the mouth, including the lips, gums and occasionally the throat. The most common symptoms of mouth cancer are: sore Mouth ulcers that don't healwithin several weeks unexplained, persistent lumps in the mouth that don't go away unexplained, persistent lumps in the lymph glands in the neck that don't
Introduction Mobile phone safety
Mobile phone safetyAround 93% of adults in the UK own or use a mobile phone, and they're an essential part of many people's lives. There have been concernsthat the radio waves they produce and receive might be unsafe. These radio wavesare a type of low-energy, non-ionising electromagnetic Radiation aclass of radiation that also includes visible light, ultraviolet
'I never thought I'd be at risk' Moles
MolesKate had aroutine check on a mole that led to a diagnosis of melanoma.'I had a mole on the side of my knee which was about 1cm across. It was a bit rough and uneven and when I was seeing my GP about something else, I mentioned that Id like it removed as I didnt like the look of it. I wasnt worried about it, but I used to feel a bit self-conscious
Introduction Molluscum contagiosum
Molluscum contagiosumMolluscum contagiosum (MC) is a viral infection that affects the skin. It most commonly affects children, although it can occur at any age. Usually, the only symptom of MC is a number of small, firm, raised papules (spots) that develop on the skin. They are notpainful, but can be itchy. Although the spots canlook unpleasant, MC is generally a
Medication Travel sickness
Travel sicknessMore severe motion sickness can be treated with medication. It's usually better to take medication for motion sickness before your journey to prevent symptoms developing. Hyoscine Hyoscine , also known as scopolamine, is widely used to treat motion sickness. It's thought to work by blocking some of the nerve signals sent from the vestibular
Introduction Mountain sickness
Mountain sicknessAltitude sickness is a common condition that can occur when you climb to a high altitude too quickly.The decrease in atmospheric pressure makes breathing difficult because you aren't able to take in as much oxygen. Most cases are mild, with symptoms that can include: headache nausea dizziness exhaustion Inrare cases, altitude sickness can cause
Diagnosing a transient ischaemic attack Transient ischaemic attack (TIA)
Transient ischaemic attack (TIA)It's important to be assessed by a healthcare professional as soon as possible if you think you have had a transient ischaemic attack (TIA). After an initial assessment of your symptoms, you may be referred to a specialist for further tests to help determine the cause of the TIA. A TIA is a warning sign that you are at risk of having a full
What does a mouth ulcer look like? Mouth ulcers
Mouth ulcersMouth ulcers areusually round or oval sores that commonly appear inside the mouth on the: cheeks lips tongue They can be white, red, yellow or grey in colour and swollen. It's possible to have more than one mouth ulcer at a time and they may spread or grow. Mouth ulcers shouldn't be confused with Herpes simplex virus , which are small
How to treat mouth ulcers Mouth ulcers
Mouth ulcersMouth ulcers dont usually need to be treated, because they tend to clear up by themselves within a week or two. However,treatmentcanhelp to reduce swelling and ease any discomfort. This may help if you keep getting mouth ulcers or your mouth ulcer affects eating and drinking. Self care Things you can do to speed up healing include: applying a