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Introduction Vomiting in adults
Vomiting in adultsNausea (feeling sick) and vomiting (being sick) in adults isn't usually a sign of anything serious. In most cases, you won't need any specific treatment and can take care of yourself at home until you feel better. One of the most common causes of vomiting in adults is a gutinfection ( Gastroenteritis ),which usually only lasts one or two days.
Managing VWD Von Willebrand disease
Von Willebrand diseaseMildVWD might not need any treatment, and you may be able to manage the condition by taking special precautions and making a few lifestyle changes. Otherwise, three main treatments are available to either prevent or treat bleeding: desmopressin available as a nasal spray or injection tranexamic acid available as tablets, a mouthwash or an
Vitamin D Vitamins, minerals and supplements
Vitamins, minerals and supplementsVitamin D helps to regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body. These nutrients are needed to keep bones, teeth and muscles healthy. A lack of vitamin D can lead to bone deformities such as Rickets in children, and bone pain and tenderness as a result of a condition called osteomalacia in adults. Good
Causes of vulval cancer Vulval cancer
Vulval cancerCancer occurs when the cells in a certain area of your body divide and multiply too rapidly. This produces a lump of tissue known as a tumour. The exact reason why this happens in cases of vulval cancer is unknown, but certain things can increase your chances of developing the condition. These include: increasing age vulval intraepithelial
Introduction Vertigo
VertigoVertigo is a symptom, rather than a condition itself. It's the sensation that you, or the environment around you, is moving or spinning. This feeling may be barely noticeable, or it may be so severe thatyou find it difficult to keep your balance and do everyday tasks. Attacks of vertigo can develop suddenly and last for a few seconds, or they
Giant cell arteritis (temporal arteritis) Vasculitis
VasculitisGiant cell arteritisis a type of vasculitis that often affects the arteries in the head and neck.Itmostly occurs inadults over the age of 50. It's sometimes called temporal arteritis becausethe arteries around the temples are often affected. It can cause: aching and soreness aroundthe temples jaw muscle pain while eating headaches double
Is it serious? Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndromeIt can be scary to be told that you have a problem with your heart, but WPW syndrome usually isn't serious. Many people will have no symptoms or only experience occasional, mild episodes of their heart racing. With treatment, the condition can normally be completely cured. WPW syndrome can sometimes be life-threatening, particularly if it occurs
Why does the pain occur in angina pectoris? Angina pectoris
Angina pectorisThe pain comes as a consequence of the lack of oxygen in the heart muscle, which in turn, comes as a consequence of lack of blood circulation in the heart blood vessels (less blood circulating). The lack of oxygen triggers interoceptive nerve endings. Throughout this buildup of low oxygen levels in the system, the buildup of other molecules is
Delayed ejaculation Delayed ejaculation
Delayed ejaculationDelayed ejaculation (male orgasmic disorder) is classed as either: experiencing a significant delay before ejaculation being unable to ejaculate at all, even though the man wants to and his erection is normal You may have delayed ejaculation if: you experience a repeated and unwanted delay before ejaculation lasting for 30 to 60 minutes you're
Causes of delayed ejaculation Delayed ejaculation
Delayed ejaculationLike premature ejaculation, delayed ejaculation can be caused by psychological and physical factors. Possible psychological causes of delayed ejaculation are similar to those of premature ejaculation for example, early sexual trauma, strict upbringing, relationship problems, stress or depression. Physical causes of delayed ejaculation include: