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Introduction Hydronephrosis
HydronephrosisHydronephrosis is a condition where one or both kidneys become stretched and swollen as theresult of a build-up of urine inside them. It can affect people of any age and is sometimes spotted in unborn babies during routine pregnancy ultrasound scans (this is known as antenatal hydronephrosis). Hydronephrosis doesn't generally cause any
Complications Overactive Thyroid
Overactive ThyroidSeveral complications can occur with an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), particularly if the condition isn't treated. Eye problems Eye problems,known as thyroid eye disease orGraves' ophthalmopathy, affect aroundone in threepeople with an overactive thyroid caused by Graves' disease. These can include: the eyes feeling dry and gritty
Symptoms of hypoglycaemia Hypoglycaemia
HypoglycaemiaThe symptoms of hypoglycaemia usually begin when your blood glucose level drops below four millimoles (mmol)per litre. If you have Diabetes ,particularly if it's treated with insulin, you may be advised to use a small device called a blood glucose meter toregularly check your blood glucose levels. Symptoms can vary from person to person,
How a hysterectomy is performed Hysterectomy
HysterectomyThere are different types of hysterectomy. The operation you have will depend on the reason for surgery and how much of your womb and reproductive system can safely be left in place. The main types of hysterectomy are described below. Total hysterectomy Duringa total hysterectomy, yourwomb and cervix (neck of the womb)is removed. A total
Treating Huntington's disease Huntington's disease
Huntington's diseaseThere's no cure for Huntington's disease. Its progress can't be reversed or slowed down, although this is the goal of many research projects. Some of the features of Huntington's disease can be managed with medication and therapies, which may be coordinated by specialist teams. Therapies, such as speech and language therapy and Occupational
Symptoms of hypothermia Hypothermia
HypothermiaThe symptoms of hypothermia can vary depending on how low your body temperature has become.The early symptoms of hypothermia are often recognised by a parent or carer. This is because it can cause confusion, poor judgement and changes in behaviour, which means the affected person may not realise they have it.Mild hypothermiaIf someone has mild
Diagnosing infertility Infertility
InfertilityAround 84% of couples conceive naturally within one year of having regular (every two to three days) unprotected sexual intercourse. You should visit your GP if you have not conceived after one year of trying. You should visit your GP sooner if: you have any reason to be concerned about your fertilityfor example, if you have had treatment for
Treating infertility Infertility
InfertilityThe treatment you are offered will depend on what is causing your fertility problems and what is available from yourlocalclinicalcommissioning group (CCG). Eligibility for treatment Fertility treatment funded by the NHS varies across the UK. In some areas, waiting lists for treatment can be very long. The criteria that you must meet to be
Introduction Inquest
InquestAn inquest is a legal investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding a persons death, including how, when and why the death occurred. In some cases,an inquestwill also try to establishthe deceased person's identity. The investigation is held in public at a coroners court in cases where: a death was sudden, violent or unnatural a
What happens during an inquest? Inquest
InquestAn inquest will be opened soon after the death. This allowsthe death tobe recorded, the deceasedto be identified and thecoroner togive authorisation fora burial or cremation to take place as soon as possible. After the inquest has been opened, it may be adjourned (postponed) until after any other investigations have been completed. The average