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Introduction Primary biliary cirrhosis
Primary biliary cirrhosisPrimary biliary cirrhosis, orprimary biliary cholangitis(PBC), is a long-term liver disease in which thebile ducts in the liver become damaged. This gradually leads to a build-up of bile in the liver, which can damageit and eventually lead to scarring ( Cirrhosis ). PBC doesn't always cause any symptoms in the early stages, but some people may
Potassium Introduction Potassium test
Potassium testPotassium is a mineral that helps control the balance of fluids in the body, and also helps the heart muscle work properly.
How much potassium do I need? Potassium test
Potassium testAdults (19-64 years) need 3,500mg of potassium a day. You should be able to get all the potassium you need from your daily diet.
Who's affected? Polymorphic light eruption
Polymorphic light eruptionPolymorphic light eruption is more common in women than men. It particularly affects those who are fair, although it can affect those with dark skin. It usually starts from the ages of 20 to 40, although it sometimes affects children.
Treatment Psychotic episodes
Psychotic episodesTreatment for psychosis involvesa combination of antipsychotic medicines, psychological therapies, and social support. Your care team Your treatment is likely to involve a team of mental health professionals working together. If this is your first psychotic episode, you may be referred to an early intervention team. Early intervention teams
Availability of psychotherapy on the NHS Psychotherapy
PsychotherapyPsychotherapy is available in some areas of the NHS by referral from your GP. However,there are often long waiting lists to see psychotherapists, so you may want to consider seeing a private therapist. Mental healthspecialists, including psychotherapists, already work in some GP surgeries. If there is not one available in your surgery, your GP
Diagnosing prostate cancer Urinary PSA test
Urinary PSA testIf you have symptoms that could be caused by prostate cancer, you should visit your GP. There is no single, definitive test for prostate cancer, so your GPwill discuss the pros and cons of the various tests with you to try to avoid unnecessary anxiety. Your doctor is likely to: ask for a urine sample to check for infection take a Blood tests
Symptoms of pudendal neuralgia Pudendal neuralgia
Pudendal neuralgiaThe main symptom of pudendal neuralgia is Pelvic pain . Any of the areas supplied by the pudendal nerve can be affected. The pain may: feel like a burning, crushing, shooting or prickling sensation develop gradually or suddenly be constant but worse at some times and better at others be worse when sitting down and improve when standing or
Causes of pudendal neuralgia Pudendal neuralgia
Pudendal neuralgiaPudendal neuralgia can occur if the pudendal nerve is damaged, irritated or squashed (compressed). Possible causes include: compression of the pudendal nerve by nearby muscles or tissue sometimes called pudendal nerve entrapment or Alcock canal syndrome prolonged sitting, cycling, horse riding or constipation (usually for months or years) this
Introduction Pulmonary embolism
Pulmonary embolismA pulmonary embolism is a blockage in the pulmonary artery, the blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the lungs. This blockage usually a Arterial thrombosis is potentially life-threatening because it can prevent blood from reaching your lungs. The symptoms of a pulmonary embolism can sometimes be difficult to recognise because