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Complications of stomach ulcer Stomach ulcers
Stomach ulcersComplications of stomach ulcers are relatively uncommon, but they can be very serious if they do occur. Some of the main complications are outlined below. Internal bleeding Internal bleeding is the most common complication of stomach ulcers. It can occur when an ulcer develops at the site of a blood vessel. The bleeding can either be: slow,
Symptoms of chronic pancreatitis Pancreatitis, chronic
Pancreatitis, chronicThe most common symptom of chronic pancreatitis isr epeated episodes of abdominal (tummy) pain. Eventually, there may also be digestion problems. The pain usually develops in the middle or left side ofthe abdomen and can sometimes travel along your back. It's been described as a burning or shooting pain which comes and goes, but can last for
Introduction Pelvic pain
Pelvic painPelvic pain isfelt below your bellybutton. It may come on suddenly and severely, or could be mild and last for months. See your GP as soon as possible if you're experiencing pelvic pain. In some cases,womenmay bereferredto a gynaecologist(a specialist in the female reproductive system).Sometimes the cause of pelvic pain can't be identified. The
Preventing quinsy Quinsy
QuinsyOne of thebest ways to prevent quinsy is to reduce your risk of developing tonsillitis. You can help do this byavoiding close contact with people who have viral or bacterial infections that cause tonsillitis , regularly washing your hands with soap and warm water, andnot sharing glasses or utensils with people who are ill. Smoking may increase
Treating a personality disorder Personality disorder
Personality disorderTreatment for most personality disorders usually involves a course of psychological therapy. This normally lastsat least six months,often longer, depending on theseverity of the conditionand other co-existing problems. Psychological therapies Psychotherapy is atreatmentthat involves discussion of thoughts, emotions and behaviours with a
Introduction Whooping cough
Whooping coughWhooping cough, also called pertussis, is a highly contagious bacterial infection of the lungs and airways. It causes repeatedcoughing bouts that can last for twoto three months or more, and can make babies and young children in particular very ill. Whooping cough is spread inthe dropletsof the coughs or sneezes of someone with the infection.
Who's at risk of whooping cough Whooping cough
Whooping coughWhooping cough can affect people of any age, including: babies and young children young babies under six months of age are at a particularly increased risk of complications of whooping cough older children and adults it tends to be less serious in these cases, but can still be unpleasant andfrustrating people who've had whooping cough
Introduction Peripheral arterial disease
Peripheral arterial diseasePeripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a common condition, in which a build-up of fatty deposits in the arteries restricts blood supply to leg muscles. It's also known as peripheral vascular disease (PVD). Symptoms of peripheral arterial disease Many people with PAD have no symptoms. However, some develop a painful ache in their legs when they
Introduction PIP implants
PIP implantsPIP breast implants were withdrawn from the UK in 2010 after it was found they had been fraudulently manufactured with unapproved silicone gel, and were far more prone to splitting (rupturing) than other breast implants. Research hasn't found any evidence to suggest that PIP implants pose a serious health risk, but they can cause unpleasant
Risks of PIP implants PIP implants
PIP implantsPIP implants are two to six times more likely to rupture than standard silicone implants. Thisdoesn't pose a serious risk to your health, but it can cause some unpleasant symptoms. See your GP if you have signs of a rupture, such as: lumpiness or swelling in and around the breast a change in the shape of the breast redness pain and