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Alternatives to breast reduction surgery Breast reduction on the NHS
Breast reduction on the NHSIt's sometimes possible to reduce problems caused by having large breasts without the need for surgery. The following measures may help: lose weight if you're overweight, losing weightcan help reduce the amount of fatty tissuein your breasts a professional bra-fitting service for many women with problems due to large breasts, getting a
Male breast reduction on the NHS Breast reduction on the NHS
Breast reduction on the NHSMale breast reduction isn't normallyavailable on the NHS. This is becauseenlarged breasts in men are usually a result of being overweight, and losing weight will oftenhelp to reduce their size. You'll normally need to pay privately for breast reduction surgery in these cases. However, breast reduction on the NHS may sometimes be considered if
A knocked-out tooth Broken or knocked out tooth
Broken or knocked out toothIf you knock out a tooth, you should: find the tooth hold it by the crown (the white bit that sticks out of the gum) lick the tooth clean if it's dirty, or rinse it in water put it back into position (adult teeth only); never try to re-insert a baby tooth (see below) bite on a handkerchief to hold the tooth in place go to see a dentist as
Signs andsymptoms Brucellosis
BrucellosisBrucellosis doesn't always cause symptoms, andthe infection may persist for several months without you knowing. In some people, symptoms will develop suddenly. In others, symptoms may develop gradually and be persistent or return again and again, lasting for years. Typical symptoms include: ahigh temperature (fever) loss of appetite and
Introduction Brucellosis
BrucellosisBrucellosis is a bacterialinfection originating in animals that can cause long-lasting flu-like symptoms. It's rare in most developed countries. In mainland Britain, brucellosis has effectively been wiped out from cattle, goats, sheep and pigs through the vaccination of animals,the test and slaughter of infected herds and the pasteurisation of
Risks of surgery Heart bypass
Heart bypassAs with all types of surgery, a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) carries risks of complications. Some of the main complications associated with acoronary artery bypass graft are described below. Irregular heartbeat Up to one in every three people who have acoronary artery bypass graft will develop a problem called atrial fibrillation, a
Alternatives to a coronary artery bypass Heart bypass
Heart bypassIf you have coronary heart disease and the arteries around your heart are severely narrowed, it may be possible to have a procedure called a coronary angioplasty instead of a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). Coronary angioplasty During a coronary angioplasty, a long, flexible plastic tube called a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel,
Introduction Caesarean section
Caesarean sectionA caesarean section,or C-section,is an operation to deliveryour baby through a cut made in your tummy and womb. The cut is usually made across your tummy, just below your bikini line. A caesarean is a major operation that carries a number of risks, so it's usually only done if it's the safest option for you and your baby. Aroundone in
Treatment for C. difficile Clostridium difficile
Clostridium difficileYour GP will decide whether you need hospital treatment (if you're not already in hospital). Ifthe infection isrelatively mild, you may be treated at home. If you're in hospital, youmight be moved to a room of your own during treatment to reduce the risk of the infection spreading to others. Treatment for C. difficile can include: stoppingthe
Looking after yourself at home Clostridium difficile
Clostridium difficileIf you're well enough to be treated at home, the following measures can helprelieve your symptoms and prevent the infection spreading: make sure you finish the entire course of any antibiotics you're prescribed, even if you're feeling better drink plenty of fluids to avoiddehydration and eat plain foods such assoup, rice, pasta and breadif you