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What gallbladder removal surgery involves Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Laparoscopic cholecystectomyYou'll need to have a pre-operative assessment in hospital during the weeks leading up to yourgallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy). During this appointment: you may havesome Blood tests and a general health check to make sure that you're fit for surgery and determine whether a keyhole or open procedure (see below) is most suitable for
What happens during chorionic villus sampling CVS
CVSChorionic villus sampling (CVS) involves taking a sample of cells from the tissue of the placenta (the 'chorionic villi'). Preparing for CVS You won't usually need to do anything special to prepare for CVS. You can eat and drink as normal beforehand. In some cases, you may be advised to avoid going to the toilet for a few hours before the test,
Introduction Chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney diseaseChronic kidney disease (CKD) is a long-term condition where the kidneys don't work as well as they should. It's a common condition often associated with getting older. Anyone can getit, although it's more common in black people andpeople of south Asian origin. CKD can get gradually worse over time and eventually the kidneys may stop working
Symptoms Chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney diseaseMany people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) won't have symptoms because it doesn't usually cause problems until it reaches an advanced stage. Early stages of CKD There don't tend to be any symptoms ofkidney diseasewhen it's at an early stage. This is because the body is usually able to cope with a significant reduction in kidney function.
Treating a cholesteatoma Cholesteatoma
CholesteatomaTo confirmthat you have acholesteatoma, an ENT surgeon will re-examine your ear and may carry out some hearing tests.You may also have a computerised tomography (CT) scan to see which parts of your ear are affected. Surgery In most cases, a cholesteatomawill be removed during an operation performed under general anaesthetic . The
Treating high cholesterol Hyperlipidemia - High Cholesterol
Hyperlipidemia - High CholesterolIf you've been diagnosed with high cholesterol, you'll be advised tomake changes to your diet and increase your level of exercise. After a few months, if your cholesterol level hasn't dropped, you may be advised to take cholesterol-lowering medication. Changing your diet, stopping smoking and exercising morewill also help to prevent high
When statins may be used Statins
StatinsStatins may be recommended if you have cardiovascular disease (CVD) or have a high risk of developing it in the next 10 years. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) (CVD) is a general term that describes a disease of the heart or blood vessels, often caused by high cholesterol . It's the most common cause of death in the UK. The main types of CVD are:
introduction Persistent trophoblastic disease
Persistent trophoblastic diseasePersistent trophoblastic disease and choriocarcinoma are very rare pregnancy-related tumours known as gestational trophoblastic tumours (GTTs).
Persistent trophoblastic disease Persistent trophoblastic disease
Persistent trophoblastic diseaseIn the UK, about1 in 600 pregnancies each year are found to be a Trophoblastic disease , where the foetus and placenta do not form properly and a baby does not usually develop. This typically results in dilatation and curettage (D&C) and loss of the pregnancy (miscarriage) . In most molar pregnancies, any remaining abnormal tissue in the womb
Introduction Cholera
CholeraCholera is a potentially fatal bacterial infection caused by consuming contaminated food or water. Not everyone who becomesinfectedwill develop symptoms, but those who do will usually experience: severe,watery Traveller's diarrhoea feeling and being sick stomachcramps These symptoms generally develop within a few days of infection,