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- Thu Oct 01, 2015 4:39 pm
- Forum: general acne discussions
- Topic: ACNE
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3011
Re: ACNE
Hi Bethany, Thank you for posting your experience, I am very sorry to hear how much your acne has impacted on you. You have obviously tried numerous treatments and it is clear that your condition is affecting your quality of life. Your quality of life is important and therefore I am going to advise ...
- Thu Aug 13, 2015 2:26 pm
- Forum: general bladder discussions
- Topic: Bladder Pain 65y/o male
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5404
Re: Bladder Pain 65y/o male
Hello, thank you for your post, I am sorry to hear you have been suffering from these symptoms for such a long time. There are a number of recognised therapies for the improvement of BPH symptoms (particularly night time urination / wakening) which I have detailed below: 1) Lifestyle changes - avoid...
- Mon Aug 10, 2015 2:04 pm
- Forum: general rosacea discussions
- Topic: Rosea
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2788
Re: Rosea
Hi Belinda, it's great to hear from you again, thank you for confirming these details. The overall cause of rosacea remains unknown however there are several commonly known trigger factors which I have detailed below: - sunlight - hot drinks - spicy foods - stress - humidity - menopause - hot / cold...
- Mon Aug 10, 2015 1:20 pm
- Forum: sexual health
- Topic: Lump on scrotum
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2605
Re: Lump on scrotum
Hello, thank you for posting your question. I understand that worries about intimate areas of the body can be embarrassing for you but I can assure you that as healthcare professionals we are all trained to be compassionate and non-judgmental about whatever symptoms patients present to us so please ...
- Mon Aug 10, 2015 1:08 pm
- Forum: general allergy discussions
- Topic: Gnat/mosquito bites
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3600
Re: Gnat/mosquito bites
Hello, Many thanks for posting your question - it is the time of year when many patients ask us about bite prevention and treatment. My first piece of advice to patients is to try to avoid being bitten. Depending on where you are travelling to, this may involve the use of: - mosquito nets over your ...
- Fri Jul 17, 2015 10:21 am
- Forum: general health discussion
- Topic: single red blotch
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5617
Re: single red blotch
Dear Richard, Thank you for posting your question and supporting picture. From the information you have provided and observing the area, I would suggest you make an appointment to see your GP or practice nurse as soon as possible. It may be that the initial cause of the reaction was an insect bite o...
- Fri Jul 17, 2015 10:10 am
- Forum: gynaecology
- Topic: Confused can some help
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2391
Re: Confused can some help
Dear Stacie, Thank you for posting your question, I hope my advice will be helpful to you. Bleeding between periods may be due to many different causes; 1) Hormonal contraceptives Irregular bleeding, including bleeding between periods is common during the first 3 months of starting hormonal contrace...
- Mon Jun 22, 2015 3:32 pm
- Forum: general rosacea discussions
- Topic: Rosea
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2788
Re: Rosea
Dear Belinda, thank you for posting your question - I wonder if I could begin by clarifying your diagnosis. The rosea you detail is a temporary skin rash or raised, red scaly patches on the body. The face is not usually affected and although it can be itchy, the condition usually clears within 2-12 ...
- Mon Jun 22, 2015 2:42 pm
- Forum: general women's health
- Topic: Haemoroidectomy
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1891
Re: Haemoroidectomy
Dear Karen, Thank you for posting your question, I am sorry to hear that you have had continued pain after your surgery. A conventional haemorroidectomy involves gentle opening of the anus so that the haemorroids may be cut out. There is around a 1 in 20 chance of these haemorroids returning althoug...
- Mon Jun 22, 2015 1:56 pm
- Forum: gynaecology
- Topic: mentrulation cycles and contraceptive injection depovera
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2169
Re: mentrulation cycles and contraceptive injection depovera
Dear cuddlybear, Many thanks for posting your question, I hope my advice will be helpful. Depo-Provera is a progestogen containing injection which acts to thicken the mucus in the cervix, preventing the sperm reaching the egg and fertilisation occuring. The injection lasts for 12 weeks however it ca...