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Symptoms of bone cysts Bone cyst
Bone cystBone cysts oftenhave nosymptoms. They may not be discovered until you fracture (break) the bone, or until you have an X-ray for another reason. Unicameral bone cysts Most unicameral bone cysts do not cause any symptoms unless the affected bone becomes severely weakened, causing itto fracture. Signs and symptoms of a fracture can include:
Treating bone cysts Bone cyst
Bone cystMany bone cysts will eventually heal withouttreatment and won't cause any permanent problems. This is particularly true ofunicameral bone cysts in children, which will usually disappear around the time they finish growing. However, treatment is sometimes necessary if the cyst is painful oris at risk of causing a fracture. If a cyst has already
Treating blushing Blushing
BlushingBlushing only needs to be treated if it's affecting your quality of life or if it's caused by an underlying condition. The types of treatment recommended will depend on the cause. Psychological conditions Your GP may suggest that you try a psychological treatment if your blushing is caused by an irrational fear of blushing
What causes BDD? Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)The cause of BDD is not clear. It may be genetic or caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. Past life experiences may play a role too for example, BDD may be more common in people who were teased, bullied or abused when they were children.
Excessive sweating Bromhidrosis (body odour)
Bromhidrosis (body odour)Hyperhidrosis is a condition where a person sweats excessively and much more than the body needs to regulate temperature. If you have hyperhidrosis, you mayalso have smelly feet (bromodosis) . Smelly feet are caused bywearing shoes and socks that prevent sweat evaporating or being absorbed, which attracts bacteria.
Managingbody odour Bromhidrosis (body odour)
Bromhidrosis (body odour)Excessive sweating and body odour is an unpleasant problem thatcan affect a person's confidence and self-esteem. Abody odour problem can usually be managed by getting rid ofexcess skin bacteria which are responsible for the smell and keeping the skin in the affected area (usually the armpits) clean and dry. Self-care advice Your armpits
Treating boils and carbuncles Carbuncles
CarbunclesMost boils get better without the need for medical treatment and can be successfully treated at home. Self care One of the best ways to speed up the healing process is to apply a warm face cloth to the boil for 10 minutes three or four times a day. The heat increases the amount of blood circulating around the boil, which means more
Common causes Semen, bloody
Semen, bloodyCommon causes of blood in semen include: vesiculitis inflammation of the seminal vesicles (glands that produce most of the fluid in ejaculate) seminal vesicle cysts small, fluid-filled sacs in the seminal vesicles Prostatitis inflammation of the prostategland (where semen is made) recent urological surgery such as aprostate biopsy ,
Treating blood in semen Semen, bloody
Semen, bloodyThe treatment your GP or urologist recommends will depend on what they think is the underlying reason for the blood in your semen. In many cases, particularly if you have no other symptoms or the blood in your semen was an isolated incident, no treatment is necessary and the problem will usually resolve on its own. If a clearreason is
Introduction Blood pressure test
Blood pressure testA blood pressure test is a simple way of checking if your blood pressure is too high or too low. Blood pressure is the term used to describethe strength with whichyour blood pushes on the sides of your arteries as it's pumped around your body. High blood pressure (hypertension) can put a strain on your arteries and organs, which can