Indigestion (dyspepsia)
Indigestion is the term used to describe pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen or chest after meals. Sometimes it is also used to describe a distinctive burning feeling in the chest, known as heartburn. The main systems of indigestion include:
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Flatulence
Flatulence is often referred to as passing or breaking wind and this occurs when your body needs to get rid of excess air that builds up when drinking and swallowing food and saliva. Flatulence can be embarrassing, but it is a very common problem which will affect everybody at some point. For further detailed information, visit http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleId=451
Roundworm (Ascaris Lumbricoides)
Roundworms belong to a large group of worms called nematodes. Roundworms are common human parasites which live in the intestines (guts). A female roundworm living in a person’s intestines lays eggs that are passed out in the faeces. The eggs can survive for over three years in suitable conditions, such as moist soil. The infection spreads in humans by eating food or drinking water containing worm eggs. Once eggs have been eaten, they hatch in the small intestine and become larvae. The larvae penetrate the bowel lining and are carried in the blood to the lungs, where they grow to the size of a pinhead. They then migrate up the air passage to the back of the throat and are swallowed. Most cases of roundworm infection produce no symptoms, or just a mild abdominal pain. When there is a heavy worm infestation, common symptoms include:
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Threadworm (Enterobius Vermicularis)
Threadworm is the most common worm infection. Both children and adults can be infected, although it is most commonly found in children. Threadworm is passed from person to person. The female worms lay eggs on a person’s skin around the anus. This leads to itching and scratching around the area, which then transfers the eggs onto the fingers. For further detailed information, visit http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/pinworm.htm
Lactose Intolerance
Lactose intolerance is the inability to absorb lactose (the predominant sugar in milk) into the digestive system. If lactose is not absorbed properly it ferments and this results in abdominal pain, a bloated stomach and diarrhoea. Lactose is a disaccharide, which means that it is composed of two other sugars bound together, In order for lactose to be absorbed, it must be split into two smaller sugars. This split is performed by an enzyme called lactose, which is present in the lining of a small intestine. If the levels of the lactose enzyme are low or absent, then the splitting doesn’t occur. The main symptoms include:
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy is when an egg grows inside a woman’s uterus and develops into a baby. The process takes 264 days in humans.
The main symptoms are:
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Kidney Stones
Kidney stones form within the kidney or urinary tract. They are a hard mineral and crystalline material. They are usually a cause of blood in the urine and severe pain in the abdomen. Kidney stones are formed when there is a decrease in urine volume or an excess of stone forming substances in the urine. The main symptoms are:
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Bladder InfectionA bladder infection is an infection to the urinary bladder. This can be caused from poor hygiene and sexual intercourse.
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Bladder Stones Bladder stones are urine that forms into crystals in the bladder. They can become too large so they can’t be passed through the body in urine. The main symptoms are:
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Chlamydia
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Chlamydia Trachomatis. It has now become the most commonly diagnosed STI in the UK.
As chlamydia sometimes has no symptoms, in both men and women, it can often go undiagnosed, unless it leads to complications. However, if diagnosed, it can be treated.
In women, genital chlamydia often has no symptoms. However, some women can experience ‘non-specific’ symptoms such as cystitis, a change in their vaginal discharge or mild abdominal pain.
If left untreated, the chlamydia infection may lead to pelvic pain, pain during sexual intercourse and occasionally bleeding between periods.
The chlamydia infection can also spread to the womb and cause Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID). PID is a major cause of infertility, ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage. For further detailed information, visit http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleId=99§ionId=10
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Genital Herpes
Genital herpes is an infection of the genitals caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV), which also causes herpes in the face (in the form of cold sores). Around 80% of people with genital herpes never know that they are carrying the virus because there are often no symptoms. If people do experience any symptoms, they will usually begin within 2-7 days after exposure to the virus (usually sexually). However, some symptoms occasionally do not appear unit months, or sometimes years, after being exposed to the virus. The first occurrence of genital herpes is called the initial or primary infection. During this time, you may experience a range of symptoms which can last up to 21 days, including:
Once the primary infection has subsided the symptoms will have gone, but the virus will still be present. The virus can be reactivated in some people by travelling back down the nerve to the skin. This is known as recurrence. For further detailed information, visit http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleId=173§ionId=10
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Thrush is an infection caused by yeast called candida. Small numbers of candida commonly live on the skin around the vaginal area. However, these are usually harmless. The immune system and the harmless bacteria that normally live on the skin and in the vagina usually prevent candida from thriving.
When conditions are ideal for candida, it multiplies and can invade the vagina and cause certain symptoms. The conditions which candida thrives in are warm, moist and airless parts of the body.
The main symptoms of vaginal thrush are:
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Female Contraception There are many types of contraception for females. In Britain the pill is the most popular type of contraception for females even though it doesn’t protect against sexually transmitted diseases. The different types of contraception for woman are:
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