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Do I have an eating disorder? Eating disorders
Eating disordersDoctors sometimes use a questionnaire to help identify people who may have an eating disorder. The questionnaire asks the following five questions: Do you make yourself sick because you feel uncomfortably full? Do you worry you have lost control over how much you eat? Have you recently lost more than one stone (six kilograms) in a three-month
Causes of dystonia Dystonia
DystoniaDystonia with no obvious cause, orcaused bya genetic mutation, is known as primary dystonia. If dystonia is a symptom of another condition, it's known as secondary dystonia. Primary dystonia Most people with primary dystonia don't have an identified cause. A minority of cases are associated with genetic mutations, which usually begin in
Diagnosing Dupuytren's contracture Dupuytren's contracture
Dupuytren's contractureSee your GPif you think you haveDupuytren's contracture (Dupuytren's disease). The first step is toexamine your palm and hand for signs of the condition.Characteristic signs of Dupuytren's contracture are: lumps of tissue (nodules) dimples or pitted marks thickened skin bent fingers Dupuytrens contracture affects everyone differently, so you'll
Treating ectopic pregnancy Ectopic pregnancy
Ectopic pregnancyUnfortunately, the baby cannot be saved in an ectopic pregnancy. Treatment isusually needed to remove the pregnancy before it grows too large. The main treatment options are: expectant management your condition is carefully monitored to see whether treatment is necessary medication a medicine called methotrexate is used to stop the
Diagnosing restless legs syndrome Restless legs syndrome
Restless legs syndromeThere's no single test fordiagnosing restless legs syndrome. A diagnosis will be based on your symptoms, your medical and family history, a physical examination, and your test results. Your GP should be able to diagnose restless legs syndrome, but they may refer you to a neurologist if there's any uncertainty. There are four main criteria your
Introduction Embolism
EmbolismAn embolism isa condition where the blood flow in an artery is blocked by a foreign body, such as a blood clot or an air bubble . To function properly, the body's tissues and organs need oxygen, which is transported around the body in the bloodstream. If the blood supply to a major organ such as the brain, heart or lungs is blocked, the organ
Causes of premature ejaculation Ejaculation problems
Ejaculation problemsVarious psychological and physical factors can cause a man to suddenly experience premature ejaculation. Common physical causes include: prostate problems thyroid problems an overactive or underactive thyroid gland using recreational drugs Common psychological causes include: depression stress relationship problems anxiety about
Involve your partner Ejaculation problems
Ejaculation problemsIf you are having problems with your sex life and are seeking treatment, it is usually recommended you involve your partner as much as possible. Communicating your concerns can often go a long way to helping to resolve them. And in some cases your partner may also have their own problems that are contributing towards problems with your sex life.
Blood in your semen Ejaculation problems
Ejaculation problemsFinding blood in your semen (haematospermia) can be alarming. However, in most cases it's not serious and will pass within a few days. The most likely cause is infection of your urethra (urethritis) or prostate (prostatitis) . See your GP or visit your local genito-urinary medicine (GUM) clinic if the symptoms persist, because the causes may be
When an endoscopy is used Endoscopy
EndoscopyAn endoscopy can be used to: investigate unusual symptoms help perform certain types of surgery An endoscope can also be used to remove a small sample of tissue for further analysis. This is known as a Biopsy . Investigating symptoms An endoscopy might be recommended to investigate the following symptoms: difficulty swallowing (dysphagia)