Sjogren's syndrome
There are many health problems that arise when, for some inexplicable reason, the body turns on itself. Known as an autoimmune reaction, this can happen without warning. One of these conditions is Sjogren's syndrome. Sjogren's syndrome was named ... [... more]
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Ear examination (otoscopy)
Otoscopy is an examination that involves looking into the ear with an instrument called an otoscope (or auriscope). This is performed in order to examine the 'external auditory canal' - the tunnel that leads from the outer ear (pinna) to the eardrum. [... more]
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Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis is a disorder involving inflammation of the tonsils. There are two tonsils, situated on either side of the back of the throat and they form part of the body's immune system. They, like the rest of the immune system, contain special ... [... more]
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Ménière's disease
The disease is named after a French doctor - Prosper Ménière - who described the condition as being characterised by sudden attacks of dizziness, nausea, vomiting, loss of hearing and a buzzing in the ears (tinnitus). Ménière' [... more]
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Nosebleeds (epistaxis)
The blood usually comes from a blood vessel located in the front of the nasal septum (nasal partition) or further back in the nasal cavity. A nosebleed usually occurs due to a ruptured blood vessel located in the front of the nasal septum. Dry ... [... more]
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Sore throat
A sore throat (also known as pharyngitis or tonsillitis) is a disease primarily located in the area around the tonsils. It can be caused by both a virus and a bacteria. A sore throat is partly a disease in itself and partly an effect of other ... [... more]
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Vertigo versus dizziness
Vertigo is the illusion of movement. It's the feeling that our surroundings are spinning around us while we remain still, or that we are spinning within our surroundings. Vertigo is different to dizziness, which is usually a feeling of unpleasant ... [... more]
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Obstructive sleep apnoea
Do you often feel tired during the day? Does your partner complain that you snore too much? Sleep apnoea may be to blame. Read on to discover the causes and the treatments that can help you get a good night's sleep. Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) ... [... more]
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Flu (influenza)
How to recognise the symptoms of flu, plus information on vaccinations Flu is a viral infection that's most common during the winter months. We look at the symptoms it causes and how to prevent it in the first place, including information about ... [... more]
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Sinusitis
Inflammation of the sinuses can be painful, but there are ways to relieve your suffering. We explain the different types of sinusitis, its main symptoms and treatments. The sinuses are air-filled cavities in the bones of the face that improve the ... [... more]
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Usher Syndrome
It's rare for a child to have problems with both their hearing and their vision but when this happens the most common cause is Usher syndrome. Between three and six per cent of all children with hearing difficulties have Usher syndrome. It ... [... more]
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The problems snoring brings
Most people deny they snore. Even if they do admit to it, they'll probably say: "It doesn't bother me and it's not doing me any harm". But the effects of snoring can be more serious than they may seem. More than 3.5 million people in the UK ... [... more]
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