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Recovering after male circumcision Circumcision in boys
Circumcision in boysAfter the operation, a dressing will be put over the penis to protect the wound. It will be removed before your child goes home. He will be allowed home after he's passed urine, which may be slightly uncomfortable at first. Thepenis will be sore and inflamed for a few days after the operation. Ointment may be prescribed to use for a few days to
Treating club foot Talipes
TalipesIf your baby has club foot, treatment to improve the position and function of their feet will usually begin within a week or two of their birth. The Ponseti method A technique called the Ponseti method is the main treatment for club foot, as it has been shown to be more effective and have better long-term results compared to the
Symptoms of cluster headaches Cluster headaches
Cluster headachesSymptoms of a Cluster Headache Cluster headaches begin suddenly and without warning. The pain is very severe and is often described as a sharp, burning or piercing sensation on one side of the head. The pain is typically felt around the eye, temple and sometimes face, and typically recurs on the same side for each attack. Often people feel
Effects of FGM Female genital mutilation (female circumcision)
Female genital mutilation (female circumcision)There are no health benefits to FGM and it can cause serious harm, including: constant pain pain and/or difficulty having sex repeated infections, which can lead to infertility bleeding, cysts and abscesses problems passing urine or incontinence depression , flashbacks and self-harm problems during labour and childbirth, which can be
Treatment for FGM(deinfibulation) Female genital mutilation (female circumcision)
Female genital mutilation (female circumcision)Surgery can be performed to open up the vagina, if necessary. This is called deinfibulation. It's sometimes known as a "reversal" although this name is misleading, as the procedure doesnt replace any removed tissue, and will not undo the damage caused.However, it can help many problems caused by FGM. Surgery may be recommended for: women who
Where FGM is carried out Female genital mutilation (female circumcision)
Female genital mutilation (female circumcision)Girls are sometimes taken abroad for FGM, but they may not be aware that this is the reason for their travel. Girls are more at risk of FGM being carried out during the summer holidays, as this allows more time for them to "heal" before they return to school. If you think there's a risk of this happening to you,you can download the Statement
Medicalreasons for men to have a circumcision Circumcision in men
Circumcision in menIn men, circumcision is sometimes considered a possible treatment option for the following conditions: tight foreskin (phimosis) where the foreskin is too tight to be pulled back over the head of the penis (glans); this can sometimes cause pain when the penis is erect and, in rare cases, passing urine may be difficult recurrent balanitis
Recoveringafter male circumcision Circumcision in men
Circumcision in menWhen you're discharged from hospital, you'll be given advice about your recovery at home, including when you can drive, return to work and have sex. It usually takes at least 10 days for your penis to heal after circumcision. You'll probably be advised to take at least one week off work to recover. You don't need to tell the DVLA if you've had a
Symptoms of cytomegalovirus (CMV) Cytomegalovirus
CytomegalovirusMost cases of CMV don't cause any symptomsand you may not even realise you're infected. If you do experience symptoms, they'll be similar to flu symptoms or symptoms of glandular fever . They can include: a high temperature of 38C (100.4F) or above extreme tiredness Strep throat swollen glands muscle and joint pain loss of appetite
Introduction White coated tongue
White coated tongueA coated or white tongueoccurs when the surface is colonised by bacteria or fungi, and dead cells become trapped between the small nodules on the tongue. A coated tongueisn't a disease and isn't usually a sign of anything serious. It's usually only temporary. You can trygently brushing it with a tongue scraper and drinking plenty of water to