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Diagnosing sarcoidosis Sarcoidosis
SarcoidosisA number of different testsmay be carried out to diagnose sarcoidosis, depending on which organs are affected. If your symptoms suggest you have pulmonary sarcoidosis (sarcoidosis affecting the lungs), you may have a chest X-ray or a computerised tomography (CT) scan of your lungs to look for signs of the condition. In some cases, doctors may
Symptoms of Sjögren's syndrome Sjogren's syndrome
Sjogren's syndromeThe most commonly reported symptoms of Sjgren's syndrome are a dry mouth and eyes, which can lead to other associated symptoms. However, these symptoms can be common in old age, and most people withdry eyes or a dry mouth do not have Sjgren's syndrome. Many women also experience Vaginal dryness , which can make sex painful. Associated symptoms
Causes of Sjögren's syndrome Sjogren's syndrome
Sjogren's syndromeIt's not known exactly what causes Sjgren's syndrome, but it's thought to be linked to a problem with the immune system. The immune system Your immune system usually helps protect the body from infection and illness by making antibodies. Antibodies attack bacteria and viruses, which help stop you from becoming ill. An autoimmune condition
Diagnosing Sjögren's syndrome Sjogren's syndrome
Sjogren's syndromeSjgren's syndrome can be difficult to diagnose because the symptoms are similar to those of other health conditions. You may see different health professionalsfor yourdifferent symptoms, such as a dentist for a Thirst , an optician for dry eyes and a gynaecologist fora dry vagina , which can sometimes make it difficult to reach a firm
Information about you Scleroderma
SclerodermaIf you have scleroderma, your clinical team will pass information about you on 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 .
Diagnosing scoliosis Scoliosis
ScoliosisScoliosis can usually be diagnosed after a physical examination of the spine, ribs, hips and shoulders. You may be asked to bend forward to see if any areas are particularly prominent. For example, one of your shoulders may be higher than the other or there may be a bulge in your back. Initial examinations are usually
Treating scoliosis in adults Scoliosis
ScoliosisLumbago (low back pain) is one of the main problems caused by scoliosis in adults, so treatment is mainly aimed at pain relief. In some cases, surgery may be carried out to improve the shape of the spine as a way of helping with back and leg pains. Medication Painkilling medication is usually recommendedto help relieve the painthat can be
Advice for employees Sick building syndrome
Sick building syndromeIf you think your working environment is making you ill, talk to your colleagues to see whether they have similar symptoms. If SBS appears to be a workplace issue, you should raise it with your line manager. They'll be able to investigate the matter further with the help of your health and safety representative. Your employer has a duty of care to
Employers responsibilities Sick building syndrome
Sick building syndromeThe HSE recommends that employers take the steps outlined below to investigate the possible causes of SBS. Carry out an employee survey to find out whethersymptoms are occurring more oftenthan expected. It may also help to identify any obvious causes that can easily be fixed, such as adjusting the office temperature. See below for more
Workplace health Sick building syndrome
Sick building syndromeThere are a number of measures you can take at work to help prevent the symptoms of sick building syndrome. For example, you can: open windows to avoid getting too hot organise and prioritise your workload to help prevent stress take regular screen breaks of five to 10 minutes (if you use a computer) for every hour that you're sitting at your