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Osteophyte symptoms Osteophyte (bone spur)
Osteophyte (bone spur)Osteophytesdon't always cause symptoms. They can cause problems if they: rub against other bone or tissue restrict movement squeeze nearby nerves For example, osteophytes that occur in the: spine can cause pain and stiffness in the back neck can pincha nearby nerve and cause pain, pins and needles , numbness or weakness in the arms
The"leaky gut syndrome" theory Leaky gut syndrome
Leaky gut syndromeExponents of "leaky gut syndrome" largely practitioners of complementary and alternative medicine believe the bowel lining can become irritated and "leaky" as the result of a much wider range of factors, including an overgrowth of yeast or bacteria in the bowel, a poor diet and the overuse of antibiotics . They believe that undigested food
Symptoms of Bowen's disease Squamous cell carcinoma in situ
Squamous cell carcinoma in situBowen's disease usually appears as a patch on the skin that has clear edges and doesn't heal. Some people have more than one patch. The patch may be: red or pink scaly or crusty flat or raised up to a few centimetres across itchy but isn't always The patch can appear anywhere on the skin, but is especially common on exposed areaslike
Introduction Brain death
Brain deathBrain stem death is when a person no longer has any brain stem functions, and has permanently lost the potential for consciousness and the capacity to breathe. When this happens, a ventilator keeps the person's heart beating and oxygen circulating through their bloodstream. A person is confirmed as being dead when their brain stem function is
Causes of osteomyelitis Osteomyelitis
OsteomyelitisOsteomyelitis is an infection of the bone usually caused by bacteria. Most cases are caused by bacteria called Staphylococcal infections , commonly found on the skin or in the nose. Why the infection happens Your bones are usually resistant to infection, but can become infected when: a pre-existing infection in the blood
Introduction Bowel cancer screening
Bowel cancer screeningIf bowel canceris detected at an early stage, before symptoms appear, it's easier to treat and there's a better chance of surviving it. To detect cases of bowel cancer sooner, the NHS offers two types of bowel cancer screening to adults registered with a GP in England: All men and women aged 60-74 areinvited to carry out a faecal occult blood
Introduction Semen, bloody
Semen, bloodyIt's unusual to find blood in your semen when you ejaculate, but try not to worry it's usually only temporary and the cause is rarely anything serious. The semen may be blood stained, brownish-red in colour or have a pink tinge. This page is intended to give you a better idea of the possible causes, but you shouldn't use it to diagnose yourself
Is there definitely blood inyour urine? Blood in the urine (Haematuria)
Blood in the urine (Haematuria)Before you read on, it's worth considering whether you have recently eaten beetroot, as this can colour the urine pink and cause unnecessary alarm. Some medicines, such as the antibiotics nitrofurantoin and rifampicin, can also turn your urine red or brown. Check that the blood is actually coming from your urine and not your vagina (if you're a
Referral to a specialist Blood in the urine (Haematuria)
Blood in the urine (Haematuria)Your GP should refer you urgently to a specialistif any of the following apply: you have visible blood in your urine and no pain, and tests show there is no infection you are 40 or over and keep getting UTIs and blood in your urine you are 50 or over and a urine test picks up unexplainednon-visible blood in your urine you have alump in your
Looking after your skin after treatment Squamous cell carcinoma in situ
Squamous cell carcinoma in situAfter treatment, you may need follow-up appointmentswith your dermatologist or GP to see if you need any further treatment. If you had surgery, youmay need to haveany stitches removed at your GP surgery a week or two later. After treatment: see your GPif an existing patch starts to bleed, change in appearance or develops a lump don't wait for