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Causes of chronic pancreatitis Pancreatitis, chronic
Pancreatitis, chronicMostcases of chronic pancreatitis are associated with drinking excessive amounts of alcoholover a long period of time. However,in up to3 out of 10 people with the condition,the causecan't beidentified known as "idiopathic" chronic pancreatitis. Some of the known causes of chronic pancreatitis are outlined below. Alcohol consumption Heavy
Treating chronic pancreatitis Pancreatitis, chronic
Pancreatitis, chronicTreatment for chronic pancreatitisaims to help control the condition and reduce any symptoms. Lifestyle changes If you're diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis, some lifestyle changes will be recommended. These are described below. Avoiding alcohol The most important thing you can do is to stop drinking alcohol, even ifit isn't the cause of
Symptoms of panic disorder Panic disorder
Panic disorderThe symptoms of a panic attack can be very frightening and distressing. Symptoms tend to occur suddenly, without warning and often for no apparent reason. As well as overwhelming feelings of anxiety , a panic attack can also cause a variety of othersymptoms, including: a sensation that your heart is beating irregularly ( Palpitations )
Complications of panic disorder Panic disorder
Panic disorderPanic disorder is a treatable condition, but to make a full recovery it's very important you seek medical help as soon as possible. This is because treatment for panic disorder is much more effective if it's given at an early stage. Left undiagnosed and untreated, panic disorder can become a debilitating and isolating illness. It can
Introduction Shoulder pain
Shoulder painShoulder pain is a common problem witha number ofdifferent causes. It's often a symptom of another problem. There are a number of reasons why you might be experiencing shoulder pain, which include: poor posture Frozen shoulder a painful condition that reduces normal movement in the joint and can sometimes prevent movement in the shoulder
Causes of ulcerative colitis Ulcerative colitis
Ulcerative colitisThe exact cause of ulcerative colitis is unknown, although it's thought to be the result of a problem with the immune system.Autoimmune conditionThe immune system is the body's defence against infection.Many experts believe ulcerative colitis is an autoimmune condition (when the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue).The immune system
diagnosis Paget’s disease of the nipple
Paget’s disease of the nippleAs Paget's disease of the nipple is usually a sign of breast cancer, it's very important you see your GP if you notice changes to the tissue or skin ofyour breast. In particular, you should tell your GP if you notice any changes to: the skin of your nipple or areola (the darker area of skin around thenipple) your breasts, particularly Breast
Diagnosis Paget's disease of bone
Paget's disease of bonePaget's disease of bone can be diagnosed with a blood test and an X-ray or scan. These are outlined below. Blood test A simple blood test can be carried out to check the level of a substance called alkaline phosphatase (ALP) inyour blood. People with Paget's disease of bone often have raised levels of ALP, although some people with the
Pancreas transplant recovery Pancreas transplant
Pancreas transplantYou'll usually need to stay in hospital for two to three weeks after a pancreas transplant. Recovering in hospital When you wake up after having a pancreas transplant, you will first be cared for in an intensive care unit (ICU) or ahigh dependency unit (HDU). You'll usuallybe moved to a general transplant ward after 12 to 24 hours. While in
Introduction Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's diseaseParkinson's disease is a condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged overmany years. The three main symptoms of Parkinson's disease are: involuntary shaking of particular parts of the body (tremor) slow movement stiff and inflexible muscles A person with Parkinson's disease can also experience a wide range of other