Embarrassing illnesses: the facts
On The Spa of Embarrassing Illnesses we meet sufferers of some of society's most stigmatising ailments, conditions which, if left untreated, can make life a living hell. Below you’ll find links to factsheets with advice on the symptoms, causes and treatments of the twelve ailments most frequently dealt with at the Spa.
Factsheet: Alopecia
Alopecia areata describes hair loss which can occur in men, women or children and is usually caused by an immune disorder.
Factsheet: Compulsive overeating
Compulsive overeating and Binge Eating Disorder are both defined by an obsessive and compulsive urge to eat, followed by feelings of remorse. The conditions affect both men and women and usually masks stress and emotional conflict.
Factsheet: Constipation
The elimination of waste from the body is vital for good health yet constipation is a major problem, often caused by a lack of fibre and an excess of carbohydrate in the diet.
Factsheet: Eczema
Inflamed dry skin conditions can be caused by a number of environmental factors, house dust mites and chemicals. This factsheet examines the types, causes and treatments of eczema.
Factsheet: Hyperhidrosis
Excessive sweating of the hands, face, feet, armpits and other sites on the body is not a physically harmful condition, but socially it can be devastating. Fortunately treatment is available and generally successful.
Factsheet: Interstitial cystitis
Interstitial Cystitis (IC) is a persistent form of bladder irritation and pain found in both sexes. Click here for advice on symptoms, causes and treatment.
Factsheet: Irritible bowel syndrome
As many as one in five of the UK's adult population suffers from IBS at any one time. We look at the symptoms, causes and treatments of the commonest condition seen by gastroenterologists.
Factsheet: Menorrhagia
Menorrhagia is recurring heavy and periods which can be so severe as to cause anaemia. This factsheet gives and advice on symptoms and treatment.
Factsheet: Migraines
Migraine headaches, caused by excessive dilation of blood vessels in the head, can be cripplingly painful. Here's how to cope.
Factsheet: PMT
Migraine headaches, caused by excessive dilation of blood vessels in the head, can be cripplingly painful. Here's how to cope.
Factsheet: Psoriasis
It's estimated that 1.2 million Britons suffer from psoriasis (red, itchy, scaling skin) yet fewer than 25% of them seek help. Read the facts here.
Factsheet: Vaginismus
Vaginal tightening is a condition which makes intercourse difficult or impossible. Here are the facts.
Alopecia areata describes hair loss which can occur in men, women or children and is usually caused by an immune disorder.
Factsheet: Compulsive overeating
Compulsive overeating and Binge Eating Disorder are both defined by an obsessive and compulsive urge to eat, followed by feelings of remorse. The conditions affect both men and women and usually masks stress and emotional conflict.
Factsheet: Constipation
The elimination of waste from the body is vital for good health yet constipation is a major problem, often caused by a lack of fibre and an excess of carbohydrate in the diet.
Factsheet: Eczema
Inflamed dry skin conditions can be caused by a number of environmental factors, house dust mites and chemicals. This factsheet examines the types, causes and treatments of eczema.
Factsheet: Hyperhidrosis
Excessive sweating of the hands, face, feet, armpits and other sites on the body is not a physically harmful condition, but socially it can be devastating. Fortunately treatment is available and generally successful.
Factsheet: Interstitial cystitis
Interstitial Cystitis (IC) is a persistent form of bladder irritation and pain found in both sexes. Click here for advice on symptoms, causes and treatment.
Factsheet: Irritible bowel syndrome
As many as one in five of the UK's adult population suffers from IBS at any one time. We look at the symptoms, causes and treatments of the commonest condition seen by gastroenterologists.
Factsheet: Menorrhagia
Menorrhagia is recurring heavy and periods which can be so severe as to cause anaemia. This factsheet gives and advice on symptoms and treatment.
Factsheet: Migraines
Migraine headaches, caused by excessive dilation of blood vessels in the head, can be cripplingly painful. Here's how to cope.
Factsheet: PMT
Migraine headaches, caused by excessive dilation of blood vessels in the head, can be cripplingly painful. Here's how to cope.
Factsheet: Psoriasis
It's estimated that 1.2 million Britons suffer from psoriasis (red, itchy, scaling skin) yet fewer than 25% of them seek help. Read the facts here.
Factsheet: Vaginismus
Vaginal tightening is a condition which makes intercourse difficult or impossible. Here are the facts.
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