Treatment-Alzheimer’s disease
Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention There's currently no cure for Alzheimer's disease. But there is medicine available that can temporarily reduce the symptoms. Support is also available to…
Diagnosis-Alzheimer’s disease
Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention It's best to see a GP if you're worried about your memory or are having problems with planning and organising. If you're worried about…
Causes-Alzheimer’s disease
Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Alzheimer's disease is thought to be caused by the abnormal build-up of proteins in and around brain cells. One of the proteins involved…
Symptoms-Alzheimer’s disease
Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention The symptoms of Alzheimer's disease progress slowly over several years. Sometimes these symptoms are confused with other conditions and may initially be put…
Overview-Alzheimer’s disease
Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia in the UK. Dementia is the name for a group of symptoms associated with an…
Altitude sickness
Altitude sickness can happen when you're at a high altitude. It usually gets better in a few days with rest, but it can sometimes be life-threatening and need treatment. Check…
Allergies
An allergy is where your body reacts to something that's normally harmless like pollen, dust or animal fur. The symptoms can be mild, but for some people they can be…
Alkaptonuria
Alkaptonuria, or black urine disease, is a very rare inherited disorder that prevents the body fully breaking down two protein building blocks (amino acids) called tyrosine and phenylalanine. It results…
Alexander technique
The Alexander technique teaches improved posture and movement, which is believed to help reduce and prevent problems caused by unhelpful habits. During a number of lessons you're taught to be…
Complications-Alcohol-related liver disease
Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Complications A number of serious complications can develop if you have alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD). Portal hypertension and varices Portal hypertension is a common complication…