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How does a woman know her periods are heavy?
Sep 1st
Most women with heavy periods have a normal womb and normal ovaries. Women using an intra-uterine contraceptive device may experience heavy periods from the time the IUCD (coil) was inserted. This may or may not settle after a few months.
Complications of varicose veins
Jul 11th
Varicose veins which form near the surface of your skin can sometimes bleed if you cut or bump your leg. You may find that the bleeding is difficult to stop. You should lie down, raise your leg, and apply direct pressure to the wound. Seek medical advice immediately if this does not stop the bleeding.
Treating fibroids
Jul 1st
Treatment for fibroids may not be necessary where symptoms are minor. For example, if you have heavy periods, you may choose not to have treatment because your day-to-day life is not significantly affected. After the menopause, fibroids often shrink, and it is likely your symptoms will either ease slightly or disappear completely.
Fibroids
Jun 30th
In many cases, fibroids do not cause symptoms and treatment is not required. Over time, fibroids will often shrink and disappear without any treatment.
However, sometimes fibroids can cause symptoms, such as pain or heavy bleeding. In such cases, medication may be prescribed. If this proves ineffective, surgical or non-surgical techniques may be recommended.
What you need to know about hysterectomy
Apr 9th
Hysterectomy is a lifesaving measure. The reasons for this would include cancer, or massive bleeding (“haemorrhage”) from the uterus. Most of the time, though, a hysterectomy is carried out to relieve distressing or painful symptoms, caused by a number of conditions
Bleeding from small cuts and grazes
Mar 31st
You should also get medical assistance if you think the cut is not healing properly, or may be showing signs of infection. The cut may need to be cleaned or stitched. There are several ways of closing a wound. These include:
1. Traditional stitching (suturing). Depending on the location of the cut, dissolvable stitches may be used.
2. Skin staples. Often used on the scalp (where hair makes it awkward to use wound closure tapes).
3. Wound closure tapes (called Steristrips) or butterfly stitches, which hold the edges of the skin together.
4. Skin adhesive (Dermabond), usually used on small surface cuts.
Diagnosing cervical cancer
Mar 23rd
A colposcopy is an internal vaginal examination to look for any abnormalities in your cervix. An instrument called a colposcope is used, which is a small microscope with a light on the end of it. Your doctor may remove a small sample of the tissue (a biopsy) so this can be checked under a microscope for cancerous cells.
Injuries and bruises : Will I need any treatment?
Mar 23rd
These incidents include 14 cases of hepatitis C infection in healthcare workers in England, after percutaneous injuries. Percutaneous means injuries where the skin is broken by a needle, or other sharp object, a human bite, or a human scratch. No cases of hepatitis C infection were reported in Wales or Northern Ireland.
Injuries and bruises– What you should know
Mar 19th
Some people are naturally more likely to bruise than others, for example, because they don’t have as much fat covering their arms or legs. But if you suddenly get lots of bruises, or start to bruise for no apparent reason, tell your doctor. Unusual bruising is sometimes a symptom of illness, such as a problem with your liver or blood-clotting mechanisms.
Technique for applying plasters and dressings
Dec 19th
Plasters are made from a piece of gauze and have an adhesive (sticky) backing. They are usually wrapped in single sterile packs. They sometimes come in different sizes, and shapes, or you can cut them to size. Some plasters are waterproof. When applying a plaster:
