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Side effects of anabolic steroids Steroid misuse
Steroid misuseRegularly taking anabolic steroids causes a range of male features, not just increased muscle mass. It can also lead to potentially dangerous medical conditions, such as high blood pressure (hypertension) or heart attacks . Physical effects Effects of anabolic steroids in men can include: reduced sperm count infertility shrunken testicles
What causes dysentery? Shigella
ShigellaThere are two main types of dysentery: bacillary dysentery or shigellosis caused by shigella bacteria; this is the most common type of dysentery in the UK amoebic dysentery or amoebiasis caused by an amoeba (single-celled parasite) called Entamoeba histolytica, which is mainly found in tropical areas; this type of dysentery is usually
Preventing angina Angina
AnginaHaving a healthylifestyle is the most effective wayofreducing your risk of angina. If you already have angina, making lifestyle changes also helps prevent your symptoms getting worse and reduces your risk of having a heart attack or stroke . The best way to achieve this is to eat a healthy, balanced diet, try to keep your blood pressure at a
Introduction Angioedema
AngioedemaAngioedema isswelling underneath the skin. It's usuallya reaction to a trigger, such as a medication or something you're allergic to. It isn'tnormally serious, but it can be a recurring problem for some people and canvery occasionally be life-threatening if it affects breathing. Treatment can usually help keepthe swellingunder control. This
Symptoms of angina Angina
AnginaThe most common symptom of angina is a feeling of pain or discomfort in your chest. The pain can feel tight, dull or heavy. The pain can spread from your chest to your left arm, neck, jaw and back. In some cases, the pain is similar to Indigestion . Chest painmay also occur with: breathlessness feeling sick (nausea) feeling unusually tired
Introduction Anal fissure
Anal fissureWhat is an anal fissure? An anal fissure is a small cut or tear in the lining of the anus. The crack in the skin causes severe pain and some bright red bleeding during and after bowel movements. At times the fissure is deep enough to expose the muscle tissue underneath. An anal fissure may occur as a result of childbirth, straining during bowel
Risks of an angioplasty Coronary angioplasty
Coronary angioplastyAs with all types of surgery, coronary angioplasty carries a risk of complications. However, the risk of serious problems is small. Complications that can occur during or after an angioplasty include: Bleeding or bruising under the skin where the catheterwas inserted estimated to occur in more than one in every 20 cases Damage to the
Symptoms of an abdominal aortic aneurysm Aneurysm, abdominal aortic
Aneurysm, abdominal aorticIn most cases, an unruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) will cause no symptoms, unless it becomes particularly large.Symptoms of an unruptured AAA may include: a pulsating feeling in your stomach (abdomen), usually near your belly button, that's usually only noticeable when you touch it persistent back pain persistent abdominal pain If you
Causes Anal fissure
Anal fissureWhat causes anal fissures? Anal fissures are most commonly caused by damage to the lining of the anus or anal canal. Most cases occur in people who have constipation, when a particularly hard or large stool tears the lining of the anal canal. Other possible causes of anal fissures include: persistent diarrhoea inflammatory bowel disease (IBD),
Help and support Angelman syndrome
Angelman syndromeThe Angelman Syndrome Support Education and Research Trust (ASSERT) is a UK based charity providing information and support for parents and carers of people with the syndrome. As well as visiting the website, you can also callthe charity's helplineon 0300 999 0102to speak with parents of people with Angelman syndrome, who can offer youhelp and