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Treating carcinoid tumours and carcinoid syndrome Carcinoid syndrome and carcinoid tumours
Carcinoid syndrome and carcinoid tumoursIf the tumour is caught early, it may be possible to completely remove it and cure the cancer altogether. Otherwise, surgeons will remove as much of the tumour as possible (debulking). You can read more about the surgery for carcinoid tumours on theCancer Research UK website. If the tumour cannot be removed, but it's not growing or causing
What can I do to help myself? Carcinoid syndrome and carcinoid tumours
Carcinoid syndrome and carcinoid tumoursThere are things you can do yourself to manage some of the symptoms of carcinoid syndrome. Generally, you should avoid triggersof flushing , such as: alcohol large meals spicy foods foods containing the substance tyramine, such as aged cheese and salted or pickled meats stress Some medications, such as selective serotonin reuptake
Recovering from cardiac catheterisation and coronary angiography Coronary angiography
Coronary angiographyAfterhavingcardiac catheterisation and coronary angiography, your pulse and blood pressure will be checked and recorded. Ifthe catheterwasinserted into your groin,a nurse may applypressure for up to 10 minutes to stop the bleeding after the catheter and sheath have beenremoved. Sometimes the doctor carrying out the procedure inserts a
When to seean optician Cataracts
CataractsIf you have problems with your vision, make an appointment to see your optician (also known as an optometrist). They can examine your eyes and test your sight. The optician may look at your eyes with a slit lamp or ophthalmoscope. These instruments magnify your eye and have a bright light at one endthat allows the optician to look inside and check
Who's affected Cataracts
CataractsCataracts are very common and they're the main cause of impaired vision worldwide. In the UK, most people who are aged 65 or older have some degree of visual impairment caused by cataracts. Men and women are equally affected. Even though cataract stend to affect older people (known as age-related cataracts), they can also sometimes affect babies
Preventing oral thrush Oral thrush in adults
Oral thrush in adultsThere are a number of things you can do to reduce your chances of developing oral thrush, including: rinsing your mouth after meals brushing your teeth twice a day with a toothpaste that contains fluoride, and interdental cleaning (flossing) regularly visiting your dentist regularly for check-ups, even if youwear dentures or have no natural
Causes of oral thrush in babies Oral thrush in babies
Oral thrush in babiesOral thrush is caused by a yeast fungus called Candida albicans. Healthy people have this fungus in their mouths and it doesn't normally cause problems. But it can overgrow and infect the membranes inthe mouth. Babies are at an increased risk of oral thrush because their immune systems haven't yet fully developed and are less able to resist
Introduction Cavernoma
CavernomaA cavernomais acluster of abnormal blood vessels,usually found in the brain and spinal cord. They're sometimes known ascavernous angiomas, cavernous hemangiomas, or cerebral cavernous malformation (CCM). A typicalcavernoma looks like a raspberry. It's filled with blood that flows slowly through vessels that are like "caverns". A cavernoma
Treating cerebral palsy Cerebral palsy
Cerebral palsyAlthough there's no cure for cerebral palsy, a range of treatments are available to help treat many of the symptoms. Treatment for cerebral palsy usually involves a team of health professionals with different areas of expertise.The team may include: a paediatrician a health visitor a social worker a physiotherapist who helps with movement
Symptoms of cervical cancer Cervical cancer
Cervical cancerThe symptoms of cervical cancer aren't always obvious, and it may not cause any symptoms at all until it's reached an advanced stage. This is why it's very important that you attend all of your Smear test appointments. Unusual bleeding In most cases, vaginal bleeding is the first noticeable symptom of cervical cancer. It usually occurs after