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Symptoms of corticobasal degeneration Corticobasal degeneration
Corticobasal degenerationPeople with c orticobasal degeneration (CBD) develop a range of difficulties withmovement,speech, memory and swallowing. The condition tends to develop gradually, which means it can be mistaken for another condition at first such as Parkinson's disease , dementia or a stroke . The symptoms typically become more severe over several years,
Treatment of corticobasal degeneration Corticobasal degeneration
Corticobasal degenerationThere's currently no cure forcorticobasal degeneration (CBD) and no treatment to slow it down, but there are lots of things that can be done to help manage the symptoms. Carewill be provided by a team of health and social care professionals working together. This is known as a multidisciplinary team. Members of yourmultidisciplinary team may
Treating chronic fatigue syndrome Myalgic encephalomyelitis
Myalgic encephalomyelitisTreatments for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) aim tohelp relievethe symptoms. The treatments used depend on how CFS affects you. Early diagnosis, taking medication to control certain symptoms, andchanging your lifestyle can all help. CFSmay last a long time, buttreatment often helps improve the symptoms. Over time, many people get betterand
Symptoms of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease Peroneal muscular atrophy
Peroneal muscular atrophyThe symptoms of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) can differ from person to person, even among relatives with the condition. Symptoms can vary depending on the type of CMT and even people with the same type can experience it differently. For example, it's not possible topredict theage at which symptoms will first appear, how quickly the disease
Types of hallucination Charles Bonnet syndrome
Charles Bonnet syndromeThere are two main types of hallucination that people with Charles Bonnet syndrome tendto experience. They may see: simple repeated patterns complex images of people, objects or landscapes Simple repeated patterns can take the form of grids, shapes or lines, which can appear inbright or vivid colours. The patterns may lay across or cover
Who's affected and why? Charles Bonnet syndrome
Charles Bonnet syndromeCharles Bonnet syndrome affects people who've lost most or all of their eyesight. It's more likely to occur if vision loss affects both eyes. According to the Macular Society, up to half of all people with macular degeneration a gradual loss of central visionmay experience Charles Bonnet hallucinations at some time. It's thought there are more
Who can have chemotherapy Chemotherapy
ChemotherapyAs chemotherapy is a potentially life-saving treatment, it's usually recommended for most people with cancer, even if they're in poor health and it's likely the treatment will make them feel worse. Delaying treatment, or insome cases nothaving chemotherapy, may be recommended if you: arein the first three months of pregnancy using
Introduction Chest infection, adult
Chest infection, adultChest infections are common, especially after a Cold or flu during autumn and winter. Although most are mild and get better on their own, some can be serious or even life-threatening.
Signs and symptoms of a chest infection Chest infection, adult
Chest infection, adultThe main symptoms of a chest infection can include: a persistent cough coughing up yellow or green phlegm (thick mucus), or coughing up blood breathlessness orrapid and shallow breathing wheezing a high temperature (fever) a rapid heartbeat chest pain or tightness feeling confused and disorientated You may also experience more general symptoms
Introduction Chest pain
Chest painChest pain can be caused by anything from muscle pain to a heart attack and should never be ignored. Call 999 for an ambulance immediatelyif you develop sudden severe chest pain. This is particularly important if the chest pain: feels heavy, pressing or tight lasts longer than 15 minutes spreads to other parts of your bodysuch asyour arms,