1. FAQ - Phimosis FAQs

   04/03/22

   which the foreskin can't be pulled back over the head of the penis. What are the main symptoms? The ... What is it? An unusually tight foreskin that cannot be drawn back from the head of the penis. What are ... The doctor will carry out a physical examination.  What are the main treatments? Try the other options ... More

2. FAQ - Skin Problems FAQs

   04/03/22

   There are also stronger medications that may be used if the above fail to make a difference. Eczema What ... but there are things you can do and treatments to ease the symptoms. Try not to scratch your skin as ... can be anywhere, but are more common on elbows, knees and the lower back. What causes it? Some of the ... More

3. FAQ - Sleeping FAQs

   14/04/16

   also sections on how much sleep we really need and why we need to sleep. What are the main symptoms of ... disorders clinic. What are the main treatments? Improving "sleep hygiene". Sleep scientists see ... There are a wide variety of sleep problems, the most common of which is insomnia — the inability to get ... More

4. FAQ - MND/ALS FAQs

   24/10/14

   3-5 years of developing the disease but a few (c10%) will live for more than ten years. What are the ... symptoms? Usually early symptoms are difficulties with: gripping things, walking (perhaps dragging a leg) ... media. If you’ve been following, you may well have wondered what exactly ALS is. We’ve a quick briefing ... More

5. FAQ - HPV virus FAQs

   13/07/18

   HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.)  There are around 200 types of HPV. Many are harmless. But some types ... virus. You can read about vaccination on the HPV vaccination FAQs page. What diseases are caused by HPV? ... The high-risk types of HPV include HPV 16 and 18. These types can cause cancer. Genital warts are ... More

6. FAQ - Addiction FAQs

   18/05/20

   gets blasted every so often.  What are the symptoms? Symptoms of addiction include depression, anxiety, ... are two types of addicts:  The “topper-upper” who needs a fix regularly;  The “regular binge user” who ... something from yourself. Coming off your chosen high may allow you to see what needs to be done. If you’re ... More

7. FAQ - Prostate FAQs

   18/01/21

   nocturia — having to get up at night to urinate What do I do if I have symptoms? Go to your GP. They may ... not necessarily prostate cancer. What can go wrong with my Prostate? There are generally three ... symptoms. Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in men, with over 40,000 new cases diagnosed ... More

8. FAQ - HPV vaccination FAQs

   09/07/19

   protection against the HPV types that cause cancer, genital warts or RRP. Men who have sex with men are at ... are to have already been exposed to the high-risk HPV types. This means that vaccination may not ... and the diseases it causes. Three types of vaccine are available: Cervarix. This vaccine was used by ... More

9. FAQ - Syphilis FAQs

   14/04/16

   A thankfully uncommon but very unpleasant sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacterium. What are the main ... and often causes a severe headache. What are the main treatments? Penicillin (Bicillin) for primary ... A disease of the past? No. Syphilis is alive and kicking despite effective treatments What is it? ... More

10. FAQ - Gonorrhoea FAQs

    14/04/16

    parts of the body. What are the main symptoms? One in ten men won't have any symptoms but those who ... depending on your sexual behaviour. What are the main treatments? Antibiotics — a single dose of ... reputation. What is it? Probably the best-known STI. It's caused by a bacteria that lives in moist, warm ... More

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