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"Some days I felt like I'd been poleaxed" Ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancerPractice nurse Ruth Payne was diagnosed with ovarian cancer when she was 42. "I went to my GP because I had a number of minor symptoms," says Ruth. "I had irritable bowel -type symptoms and went through a period of being very depressed, which I now think may have been related to the cancer. But I also had bloating, which is why I went to see the
Symptoms Oesophageal cancer
Oesophageal cancerOesophageal cancer doesn't usuallyhave any symptoms at first. But as the cancer grows, it can cause swallowing problems and other symptoms. Difficulty swallowing Difficulty swallowing is the most common symptom of oesophageal cancer. The cancer can narrow the oesophagus, making it difficult for food to pass down. It may feel as though food
Causes Oesophageal cancer
Oesophageal cancerThe exact cause ofoesophageal cancer is unknown,but certain things can increase the risk of it developing. GORD and Barrett's oesophagus Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is a condition in which a weakness in the muscles above the stomach means stomach acid can travel up into the oesophagus. In around 1 in 10 people with GORD,repeated
Evidence for osteopathy Osteopathy
OsteopathyTo judge whether a health treatment is safe and effective, we need evidence, which is gathered by conducting fair scientific tests. What evidence is there? Most research into techniques usedin osteopathy tends to focus on general "manual therapy" techniques, such as spinal manipulation. Manual therapy techniques are used by physiotherapists and
When toget medical advice Otosclerosis
OtosclerosisSee your GP if you're worried about your hearing. Theywill ask about your symptoms, examine your ears, take your medical history and may do some simple hearing tests . If your GP suspects a problem such as otosclerosis, you'll be referred to an ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist or an audiologist (hearing specialist) at a nearby hospital.
How is it diagnosed? Imaginary Smell (phantom smell)
Imaginary Smell (phantom smell)Your GP will want to know if the problem is definitely with your sense of smell, and not with your sense of taste (it's easy to confuse these). They will also want to determine whether the smell is perceived, as in phantosmia, or actually real you might be giving off and detecting a body odour, for example. You'll have a head and neck
Is ovulation pain anything to worry about? Ovulation pain
Ovulation painPainful ovulation is fairly common and usually harmless. It can sometimes though be a symptom of an underlying medical condition. Some of the underlying causes can result in fertility problems that can prevent you from getting pregnant: Endometriosis is an inflammatory disease that affects the ovaries and fallopian tubes. It can also cause
Treating paralysis Paralysis
ParalysisThere is currently no cure for permanent paralysis. The aim of treatment is tohelp a personadapt to life with paralysis by making them as independent as possible. Another important goal of treatment is to address health problems and associated complicationsthat arisefrom paralysis, such as Pressure ulcers . Various treatment options and aids
Symptoms Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's diseaseThe symptoms of Parkinson's disease usually develop gradually and aremild at first. There are many different symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease. Some of the more common symptoms are described below. However,the order in which these develop and their severity is different for each individual.It's unlikely thata personwith Parkinson's
Patient story: "I've learned to live with Parkinson's." Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's diseaseParkinson's disease is usually considered to be an older person's illness, but Karen Rose was diagnosed with it when she was just 34. She talks about the impact it's had on her life over the following 10 years. "I was 34 when I first noticed the symptoms of Parkinson's. At the time, my dad noticed I wasn't walking properly and I wasn't swinging my