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The ‘what’ and ‘why’ of miscarriage in early pregnancy.
Aug 21st
Following a miscarriage a great number and variety of questions are often asked, but there are several common concerns. At first it is natural to ask, ‘What exactly has happened and why?’ After these very immediate issues, thoughts turn to the future and questions such as, ‘What is likely to happen next?’ and, ‘Will it happen again?’ are asked.
Breast Cancer Causes and risk factors
Aug 18th
Your breasts are made up of thousands of tiny glands, or lobules, which produce milk, as well as fat and connective tissue. The glandular tissue contains a higher concentration of breast cells than the fat or connective tissue, making it denser. Therefore, having dense breast tissue can increase your risk of developing breast cancer because there are more cells that can become cancerous.
Introduction part 2: Causes of cancer
Aug 15th
Some types of cancer can run in families. For example, your risks of developing certain types of breast, or ovarian, cancer are higher if you have a close relative who developed the condition.
Diet and lifestyle are also important factors in the development of cancer. People who take regular exercise, eat a healthy, balanced diet, and are a healthy weight, have a lower risk of developing cancer. However, not taking exercise, eating a high fat diet, and being obese increases your chances of developing cancer.
What makes a woman prone to recurrent pregnancy miscarriage?
Aug 14th
Considering this figure of 15%, we would expect only 0.4% of women to miscarry three times consecutively, and it be due to nothing more than chance. In fact, 0.8–1.0% of women are recurrent miscarriers, suggesting other factors may be involved.
Varicose veins
Jul 9th
Varicose veins develop when the small valves inside the veins stop working properly. In a healthy vein, blood flows smoothly to the heart, and is prevented from flowing backwards by a series of tiny valves, which open and close to let blood through. If these valves weaken or are damaged, the blood can flow backwards and can collect in the vein, eventually causing it to be varicose.
Irritable hip — acute transient synovitis
Jun 26th
Symptoms of irritable hip usually develop quickly, starting as strong pain and restricted movement in one of the hip joints (it is rare for both hips to be affected). In some cases, the pain can spread to the thigh, groin and knee. Walking or even standing may become very uncomfortable.
Causes and diagnosing cystic fibrosis
Jun 18th
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited condition. It is caused by a faulty gene that allows too much salt and not enough water into cells. This results in a build-up of thick, sticky mucus in the body’s tubes and passageways.
Symptoms and causes of bladder cancer
Jun 1st
Left untreated, bladder cancer will spread from the lining of the bladder into the surrounding muscles. Once the cancer has reached the muscles it is able to spread to other parts of the body, usually through the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is a series of glands (or nodes) that are located throughout your body.
Treating high blood pressure
May 20th
If your blood pressure is moderately high, or your doctor feels that your risks of developing a cardiovascular disease in the next ten years is higher than one in five, you will be given medicines, as well as being advised to make changes to your lifestyle. If your blood pressure is severely high (180/110 mmHg or above) you will be referred to a specialist in the treatment of high blood pressure.
Causes of, and diagnosing high blood pressure
May 19th
A number of other medical conditions have also been linked to an increase chance in developing essential high blood pressure, such as diabetes and kidney disease. Having one high reading does not necessarily mean that you have high blood pressure. Your blood pressure can fluctuate throughout the day, and if you feel anxious or stressed when you visit your doctor, it may lead to an increase in blood pressure.
