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What to do if you think yourchild has foetal alcohol syndrome Foetal alcohol syndrome
Foetal alcohol syndromeSpeak to your GP or health visitor if you have any concerns about your child's development or think they could have foetal alcohol syndrome. If the condition isn't diagnosed early on and a child doesn't receive appropriate support , they're more likely to experience challenges associated with the condition. For example, they may get into trouble
Introduction Transsexualism
TranssexualismGender dysphoria is a condition where a person experiences discomfort or distress because there's a mismatch between their biological sex and gender identity.It's sometimes known as gender identity disorder (GID), gender incongruence or transgenderism.Biologicalsex is assigned at birth, depending on the appearance of the genitals. Gender identity
Treatment Transsexualism
TranssexualismTreatment for gender dysphoria aims to help people with the condition live the way they want to, in their preferred gender identity. What this means will vary from person to person, and is different for children, young people and adults. Your specialist care teamwill work withyou on a treatment plan that's tailored to your needs. Treatment for
'I just knew I was different, that my body didn't fit' Transsexualism
TranssexualismIn this video, Jay describes his transition from female to male and how he feels now.
Side effects General anaesthetic
General anaestheticGeneral anaesthetics havesome common side effects.Your anaesthetist should discuss these with you before your surgery. Most side effects occur immediately after your operation and don't last long. Possible side effects include: feeling sick and vomiting thisusually occurs immediately, although some people may continue to feel sick for up to a
Complications and risks General anaesthetic
General anaestheticA number of more serious complications are associated with general anaesthetics. Theseare rare, occurring in less than 1 in every 10,000 cases. Possible serious complications and risksinclude: a serious allergic reaction to the anaesthetic ( anaphylaxis ) an inherited reaction to the anaesthetic that causes breathing difficulties waking
Introduction Herpes, genital
Herpes, genitalGenital herpes is a common infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). It causes painful blisters on the genitals and the surrounding areas. As genital herpes can be passed to others through intimate sexual contact, it's often referred to as a sexually transmitted infection (STI) . HSV can affect any mucous membrane (moist lining), such
Symptoms of genital herpes Herpes, genital
Herpes, genitalMost people with the herpes simplex virus (HSV) don't experience any symptoms of genital herpes when first infected. As a result, many people don't know they have the condition. Symptoms may not appear until months or sometimes years after you're exposed to the virus. If you experience symptoms when first infected, they usually appear four to
Diagnosing genital herpes Herpes, genital
Herpes, genitalGenital herpes can be diagnosed more easily and accurately when the infection is still active, so you should seek medical attention as soon as you develop symptoms. Primary infection If you think you may have genital herpes for the first time (a primary infection), you should visit your local sexual health clinic (see below) as soon as
Introduction Gastro-oesophageal reflux
Gastro-oesophageal refluxGastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is a common condition, where acid from the stomach leaks up into the oesophagus (gullet).It usually occurs as a result of the ring of muscle at the bottom of the oesophagus becoming weakened. It may just be an occasionalnuisance for some people, but forothers it can bea severe, lifelongproblem.GORDcan often