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Availability and regulation Alexander technique
Alexander techniqueAlexander technique lessons aremostly available privately.Each lesson usually costs around 35-50. However, in recent years some NHS trusts have started to offer Alexander technique lessons as part of their outpatient pain clinics. Ask your GP whether it's available through the NHS in your local area. Finding a teacher If youre thinking about
Availability and regulation Alexander technique
Alexander techniqueAlexander technique lessons aremostly available privately.Each lesson usually costs around 35-50. However, in recent years some NHS trusts have started to offer Alexander technique lessons as part of their outpatient pain clinics. Ask your GP whether it's available through the NHS in your local area. Finding a teacher If youre thinking about
Signs and symptoms in adults Alkaptonuria
AlkaptonuriaOver the course of many years, homogentisic acidslowly builds up in tissues throughout the body. Itcan build up in almost any area of the body, including the cartilage, tendons,bones, nails, ears and heart. It stains the tissues dark and causes a wide range of problems. Joints and bones When a person with alkaptonuria reaches their 20s or 30s,
Information about you Alkaptonuria
AlkaptonuriaIf you or your child hasalkaptonuria, your clinical team will pass information about you/your childon to the National Congenital Anomaly and Rare Diseases Registration Service (NCARDRS). This helps scientists look for better ways to prevent and treat this condition. You can opt out of the register at any time. Find out more about the register .
How alkaptonuria is managed Alkaptonuria
AlkaptonuriaAlkaptonuria is a lifelong condition there's currently no specific treatment or cure. However, amedicine called nitisinone has shown some promise, and painkillers and lifestyle changes may help you cope with the symptoms. Nitisinone Nitisinone is not licensed for alkaptonuria it's offered "off label" at the National Alkaptonuria Centre , the
Risks of alcohol misuse Alcohol misuse
Alcohol misuseAlcohol is a powerful chemical that can have a wide range of adverse effectson almost every part of your body, including your brain, bones and heart. Alcohol and its associated risks can have both short-term and long-term effects. Short-term effects of alcohol consumption The short-term effects of alcohol consumption are outlined below. This
The effects of alcohol Alcohol poisoning
Alcohol poisoningAround 1-2 units your heart rate will speed up and your blood vesselswill expand you get the warm, sociable feeling associated with moderate drinking Around 4-6 units your decision making and judgement will start to be affected, making you lose your inhibitions and become more reckless the cells in your nervous system will start to be
How alcohol poisoning is treated in hospital Alcohol poisoning
Alcohol poisoningInhospital, the person will be carefully monitored until the alcohol has left their system. If treatment is required,this may include: inserting a tube into their mouth and windpipe (intubation) to open the airway, remove any blockages and help with breathing fitting an intravenous drip, which goes directly into a vein to top up their water,
Symptoms of androgen insensitivity syndrome Testicular feminisation syndrome
Testicular feminisation syndromeBabies with androgen insensitivity syndrome (AIS) will be genetically male, but will either have female genitals or an appearance between male and female genitalia. There are two main types of AIS, which affect people in different ways: complete androgen insensitivity (CAIS) partial androgen insensitivity (PAIS) The main features of
Recovering after an amputation Amputation
AmputationAfter surgery, you'll usually be given oxygen through a mask and fluids through a drip for the first few days while you recover on the ward. A small flexible tube (a urinary catheter ) may be placed in your bladder during surgery to drain away urine. This means you won't need to worry about going to the toilet for the first few days after