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Introduction Urinary PSA test
Urinary PSA testProstate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK, with over 40,000 new cases diagnosed every year. Prostate cancer usually develops slowly, so there may be no signs you have it for many years. Symptoms often only become apparent when your prostate is large enough to affect the urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder to
Symptoms of prostate cancer Urinary PSA test
Urinary PSA testProstate cancerdoes not normally cause symptoms until the cancer has grown large enough to put pressure on the urethra. This normally results in problems associated with urination. Symptoms can include: needing to urinate more frequently, often during the night needing to rush to the toilet difficulty in starting to pee (hesitancy)
Living with prostate cancer Urinary PSA test
Urinary PSA testImpact on everyday activities If you have no symptoms, prostate cancer should have little or no effect on your everyday activities. You should be able to work, care for your family, carry on your usual social and leisure activities, and look after yourself. However, you may be understandably worried about your future. This may make you feel
What conditionscan psychiatrists treat? Psychiatry
PsychiatryMental health conditions that may be diagnosed and treated by a psychiatrist include: Generalised anxiety disorder phobias obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) personality disorders schizophrenia and paranoia depression and bipolar disorder eating disorders , such as anorexia and
What happens duringyour appointments Psychiatry
PsychiatryDuring your first appointment, your psychiatrist will carry out an initial assessment. They'll look at both your mental and physical health, and may ask: about the problem that brought you to see them general questions about your life and thoughts to carry out a simple physical examination, such as checking your blood pressure for example,
Diagnosis Psychotic episodes
Psychotic episodesYou should visit your GP if you're experiencing symptomsof psychosis. It's important to speak to your GP as soon as possible because earlier treatment can be more effective. Initial assessment There's no test to positively diagnose psychosis. However, your GP will ask aboutyour symptoms and possible causes. For example, they may askyou:
The blood clotting process Protein C, Protein S or antithrombin deficiency
Protein C, Protein S or antithrombin deficiencyWhen you cut yourself, the bleeding usually triggers a number of chemical reactions in the blood.The chemical reactions cause a blood clot to form, which sticks to the injured part of the blood vessel along with blood cells called platelets.Clotting substances, known as clotting factors, help control bleeding and work with platelets to ensure the
Symptoms of thrombophilia Protein C, Protein S or antithrombin deficiency
Protein C, Protein S or antithrombin deficiencyThrombophilia is often mild and many people don't experience any health problems. Symptoms will only occur if the disorder causes a blood clot.People with thrombophilia are particularly at risk of developing a DVT.Warning signs of a DVTinclude: pain, swelling and tenderness in one of your legs (usually your calf) a heavy ache in the affected area
Lifestyle advice Protein C, Protein S or antithrombin deficiency
Protein C, Protein S or antithrombin deficiencyIf you have thrombophilia, it's important you're aware of the symptoms of a blood clot (see above), and that you see your GP immediately if you think you have one. You should also take the following precautions to lower your risk of blood clots: lose weightif you're overweight stop smokingif you smoke eat a healthy, balanced dietand exercise
Causes of pulmonary embolism Pulmonary embolism
Pulmonary embolismA pulmonary embolism occurs when the artery that carries blood to the lungs becomes blocked. The blockage is usually a Arterial thrombosis , but it can also be a fat droplet, an air bubble or amniotic fluid (fluid that surrounds unborn babies). If it's a blood clot, this will have usually come from one of the deep