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Information about you Trimethylaminuria ('fish odour syndrome')
Trimethylaminuria ('fish odour syndrome')If you or your child hastrimethylaminuria, your clinical team will pass information about you/your childon to the National Congenital Anomaly and Rare Diseases Registration Service (NCARDRS). This helps scientists look for better ways to prevent and treat this condition. You can opt out of the register at any time. Find out more about the
Introduction Typhoid fever
Typhoid feverTyphoid fever is a bacterialinfection that can spread throughout the body, affecting many organs. Without prompt treatment, it can cause serious complications and can be fatal. It's caused by a bacterium called Salmonella typhi, which is related to the bacteria that cause salmonella Food poisoning . Typhoid fever is highly contagious. An
Causes of vaginal cancer Vaginal cancer
Vaginal cancerCancer occurs when the cells in a certain area of your body divide and multiply too rapidly. This produces a lump of tissue known as a tumour. The exactreason why this happens in casesof vaginal cancer is unknown, but certain things canincrease your chances of developing the condition. Human papilloma virus (HPV) Human papilloma virus (HPV) is
Diagnosing vaginal cancer Vaginal cancer
Vaginal cancerTo helpdiagnose vaginal cancer, your GP will ask you about your symptoms and may carry out a physical examination. They may also refer you for Blood tests to rule out other causes of your symptoms, such as infection. If your GP cannot find an obvious cause of your symptoms, they will probably refer you to a gynaecologist for further testing. A
Diagnosis Urinary tract infection, children
Urinary tract infection, childrenUrinarytract infections (UTIs) in children can usually be diagnosed by your GP. They'll carry out a physical examination, ask about your child's symptoms, and request a urine sample. You may be asked to collect the urine sample yourself, or a doctor or nurse at your GP surgery may help you. These tests helpyour GP identify what's causing the
Introduction Trichomoniasis
TrichomoniasisTrichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a tiny parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis (TV). Symptoms of trichomoniasis usually develop within a month of infection, although up to half of all infected men and women have no symptoms. The symptoms of trichomoniasis are similar to those of many other sexually transmitted
Introduction Tracheostomy
TracheostomyA tracheostomy is an opening created at the front of the neck so a tubecan be inserted into the windpipe (trachea) to help you breathe. If necessary, the tube can be connected to an oxygen supply and a breathing machine called a ventilator. The tube can also be used to remove any fluid that's builtup in the throat and windpipe. This page
Symptoms of UTIs Urinary tract infection
Urinary tract infectionInfections of the bladder (cystitis) or urethra (tube that carries urine out of the body) are known as lower UTIs. These can cause: a need to pee more often than usual pain or discomfort when peeing sudden urges to pee feeling as though you're unable to empty your bladder fully pain low down in your tummy urine that's
When to get medical advice Urinary tract infection
Urinary tract infectionIt's a good idea to see your GP if you think you might have a UTI, particularly if: you have symptoms of an upper UTI (see above) the symptoms are severe or getting worse the symptoms haven't started to improve after a few days you get UTIs frequently Your GP can rule out other possible causes of your symptoms by testing a sample of
Diagnosing varicose veins Varicose veins
Varicose veinsIf you have varicose veins and they don't cause you any discomfort, you may not need to visit your GP. Varicose veins are rarely a serious condition and they don't usually require treatment. However, speak to your GP if: your varicose veins are causing you pain or discomfort the skin over your veins is sore and irritated the aching in your