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Treatment Bile duct cancer
Bile duct cancerTreatment for bile duct cancer usually aims to control the symptoms for as long as possible. But if it's caught early enough, there's sometimes a chance it could becured. The main treatments are: surgery to remove the affected area stent insertion an operation to widen and unblock the bile duct chemotherapy wheremedication is used to
Support groups Visual impairment
Visual impairmentIf you're blind or partially sighted, you may find it helpfulto contact a support group for people with visionloss. Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) TheRoyal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB)is the UKs leading charity for people with vision loss, and it has a useful page on its website about coming to terms with sight loss.
Employment Visual impairment
Visual impairmentIf you're currently employed and have recently been diagnosed with a visual impairment, you should contact theAccess to Work scheme. Access to Work is a scheme run by Jobcentre Plus that provides advice and support about what equipment and adjustments may be required to enable you to do your job. They also offer a grant to contribute towards the
Treating blisters Blisters
BlistersMost blisters heal naturally and don'trequire medical attention. As new skin grows underneath the blister, your body slowly reabsorbs the fluid in the blister and the skin on top will dry and peel off. When to seek medical help See your GP if you have blisters that: you think are infected an infected blister will be filled with yellow or
Complications Strawberry mark
Strawberry markMost birthmarks are harmless. But in rare cases, complications can occurthat need to be treated. Haemangiomas Although it's rare, some haemangiomas can cause severe problems and can even be life-threatening. They need to be treated if they interfere with eating, breathing or eyesight. If your child has a haemangioma near their eye, nose,
Introduction Eye, black
Eye, blackA black eye isbruising to the tissue under the skin surrounding youreye. It's usually caused by a blow to the face, such as apunch, or anaccident such as a Falls . Sometimes, a black eye can occurafter cosmetic surgery to the face, such as a facelift or a nose operation. The area aroundtheeye turns bluish or purple because tiny blood
How long does it take to recover from subarachnoid haemorrhage Subarachnoid haemorrhage
Subarachnoid haemorrhageThe time it will take you to recover from a subarachnoid haemorrhage will depend on it's severity. The location of the haemorrhage will also affect whether you have any associated problems, such as loss of feeling in your arms or legs, or problems understanding speech (known as Aphasia ). Recovery can be a frustrating process. You may make a lot
Introduction Cystitis
CystitisCystitis is inflammation of the bladder, usually caused by a bladder infection. It's acommon type of urinary tract infection (UTI) , particularly in women, and is usually more of a nuisance than a cause for serious concern. Mild cases will often get better by themselves within a few days. However, some people experience episodes of cystitis
Introduction Xanthelasma
XanthelasmaEyelid problems are commonand rarely serious, but see your GP if you're worried or your eye is particularly uncomfortable. Contact your GP or NHS 111 immediately, or go to your nearest accident and emergency (A&E) department ,if you also have pain in or around your eye or any Visual impairment . The information below should give you an idea
Lower eyelid that rolls outwards (ectropion) Xanthelasma
XanthelasmaAs you get older, one or both lower eyelids can sometimes droop away from the eye and turn outwards. This is known as an ectropion . The drooping eyelid can disrupt the normal production of tears, which cancause your eye to become dry,red and irritated. Treatmentmay not be needed in mild cases, althoughdrops or ointment may help make your eye