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Diagnosis Squamous cell carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinomaA diagnosis of non-melanoma skin cancerwill usually begin with a visit to your GP, who will examine your skin and decide whether you need further assessment by a specialist. Some GPs take digital photographs of suspected tumours so they can email them to a specialist for assessment. In 2015, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Treatment Squamous cell carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinomaSurgery is the main treatment for non-melanoma skin cancer, although it may depend on your individual circumstances. Non-surgical treatments, such as cryotherapy, anti-cancer creams, photodynamic therapy (PDT) , Radiotherapy and electrochemotherapy, are also used in certain circumstances. Overall, treatment is successful for at least9 out of
Prevention Low back pain
Low back painKeeping your back strong and supple is the best way to avoid getting back pain. Regular exercise, maintaining good posture and lifting correctly will all help. If you have recurring back pain, the following advice may be useful: lose weight too much upper body weight can strain the lower back; you can use the healthy weight calculator to find
"I've picked up my life again." Low back pain
Low back painBack pain was agony for Anne Parker from Berkshire, but thanks to the right diagnosis shes now walking tall. My bad back started 12 years ago with pains in my right buttock. When I saw my GP, he said the problem was actually my back,and he gave me painkillers. I do orienteering, so I tried to move and stretch more, but the pain got worse. Then I
Symptoms Low back pain
Low back painSigns of a serious problem You should seek urgent medical help if you have back pain and: a high temperature (fever) unexplained weight loss a swelling or a deformity in your back it's constant and doesn't ease after lying down pain in your chest loss of bladder or bowel control an inability to pass urine numbness around your genitals, buttocks
Introduction Septic arthritis
Septic arthritisSeptic arthritisis inflammation of a joint caused by a bacterial infection. It's also known as infectious or bacterial arthritis. Any joint can be affected by septic arthritis, but it's most common in the knees and hips. More than one joint can be affected at the same time. Most people make a full recoveryafter treatment. Without treatment,
Life after weight loss surgery Weight loss surgery
Weight loss surgeryIt's very important to stick to your recommended diet plan after surgery.Diet plans can differbetween specialist centres and depend on your individual circumstances. However, most people will be given a plan similar to the ones described below.Diet after a gastric band operationYour diet after a gastric band operation will progress over three main
Preparing for a barium enema Barium enema
Barium enemaTo ensure the X-ray images taken during a barium enema are clear, your bowel must be empty before the test. The hospital should send you instructions on what you need to do to prepare. You'll normally be askedto: eat alight diet for a few days leading up to the test only eat low-fibre foods, such as clear soup, white bread and lean meat take
What happens after a barium enema Barium enema
Barium enemaWhen the test is finished, the tube will be removed from your bottom and you can go to the toilet to empty your bowels. Youshould be able to go home shortly afterwards, although it's a good idea to take things easy for a few hours before returning to your normal activities. If youhad a Buscopan injection, your vision may be blurry for 30-60
Patient story: "Don't ignore it. Go to the doctor and get it sorted out." Bacterial vaginosis
Bacterial vaginosisHelen had two episodes of bacterial vaginosis (BV) a few months apart. Now that she's been given the all-clear, she wants to encourage other women to seek treatment. "I first noticed a really bad fishysmell," she says. "I'm a very hygienic person and it was just awful to have that smell coming from me. I've got a partner, so of course I was very