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Introduction Poisoning
PoisoningPoisoning is when a person is exposed to a substance that can damage their health or endanger their life. In 2013-14, almost 150,000 people were admitted to hospital with poisoning in England. Most cases of poisoning happen at home and children under five have the highest risk of accidental poisoning. In around one in four reported cases,
Symptoms of post-polio syndrome Post-polio syndrome
Post-polio syndromePost-polio syndrome can cause a wide range of symptoms that canseverely affecteveryday life. They tend to develop gradually and get worse very slowly over time. Common symptoms Fatigue Fatigue is the most common symptom of post-polio syndrome. It can take many forms, including: muscle fatigue where muscles feel very tired and heavy,
Diagnosing post-polio syndrome Post-polio syndrome
Post-polio syndromePost-polio syndrome can be difficult to diagnose because t here are no specific testsfor it and symptoms can be mistaken for other conditions. Your GP may suspectpost-polio syndromebased on your medical history and the results of a physical examination. For example,it may be suspected if: you had polio in the past, followed by a long
Diagnosing pre-eclampsia Pre-eclampsia
Pre-eclampsiaPre-eclampsia is easily diagnosed during the routine checks you have while you're pregnant. Duringthese antenatal appointments , your blood pressureis regularly checked for signs of high blood pressure and a urine sample is tested to see if it contains protein. If you notice any of the symptoms of pre-eclampsia between your antenatal
Causes of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) Premenstrual syndrome
Premenstrual syndromeThe exact cause of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) isn't fully understood, butanumber of things may contribute to the symptoms. Hormone changes During your menstrual cycle, levels of hormones such as oestrogen and progesterone rise and fall. Hormone changes are thought to be the biggest contributing factor to many of the symptoms of PMS. The fact
Introduction Pleurisy
PleurisyPleurisy is inflammation of the sheet-like layers that cover the lungs (the pleura). The most common symptom of pleurisy is a sharp Chest pain when breathing deeply. Sometimes the pain is also felt in the shoulder. The pain may be worse when you cough, sneeze or move around, and it may be relieved by taking shallow breaths. Other symptoms can
Treating pleurisy Pleurisy
PleurisyTreatment for pleurisy usually involves relieving pain and treating the underlying cause of the condition. If treated promptly, pleurisyoften resolves without any lasting damage to the lungs. Treating pain The chest pain associated with pleurisy can be treated usinga type of painkiller known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) .
Introduction PSP
PSPProgressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) is a rare and progressive condition that can cause problems with balance, movement, vision, speech and swallowing. It's caused by increasing numbers of brain cells becoming damaged over time. The PSP Association estimates there are around 4,000 people with PSP living in the UK. However, it's thought that the
Potentialissues with probiotic yoghurts and food supplements Probiotics
ProbioticsIf you're considering trying probiotics, there are a few issues you need to be aware of. Firstly, probiotics are generally classed as food rather than medicine, which means they don't undergo the rigorous testing that medicines do. Because of the way probiotics are regulated, we cant always be sure that: the product actually contains the
Theevidence for probiotics Probiotics
ProbioticsRead on or use the links below to find out about the evidence concerning some common uses for probiotics: preventing antibiotic-associated diarrhoea (AAD) treating infectious diarrhoea protecting premature babies from gut disease irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) lactose intolerance pouchitis colic "boosting the immune system"