Spa of Embarassing Illnesses
Spa Of Embarassing Illnesses: Resources
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Also called IBS, this is a chronic disorder of the gut. Symptons include recurrent abdominal pain and intermittent diarrhoea, often alternating with constipation. A great place to start looking for more information is the IBS Network - a national charity offering advice, information and support. Their website has papers on recent research into the illness and various treatments, information about email groups plus comprehensive links. Another source of information is IBS Group, a self-help group founded in 1987. Their website has further links, information about books and research, plus you can join their live chats on a Wednesday and Sunday.
Obesity
Obesity simply means that there is excess body fat for a given height or weight. If there are more calories taken into the body than are burnt up in a given period of time, then the excess energy is stored as body fat. NHS Direct Obesity Section has more on symptoms, treatments, diagnosis and further links. The BMJ (British Medical Journal) website Best Treatments has information on the condition, treatments and a useful section with further questions to ask when seeking support.
Fertility Problems
Infertility is when an otherwise healthy couple can’t conceive (get pregnant) despite having sex regularly without using contraception. Few couples are actually infertile – most are subfertile. This means there are problems with getting pregnant, but it’s still possible with medical help. For more information on the condition, an excellent resource is the BMJ (British Medical Journal) website Best Treatments and for further reading on fertility treatment, the Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority have produced a new guide to infertility treatment in the UK.
Eczema
Eczema is a skin condition, which can result in dry, red and flaky skin. The skin may feel hot and very itchy and scratching can lead to the skin becoming damaged and infected. It is not contagious. Atopic eczema is the most common type of eczema and is linked with hay fever and asthma and may mean an extra sensitivity to substances such as cat or dog fur and sometimes foodstuffs e.g. cows milk, eggs or nuts. The British Association of Dermatologists has some great alternative options for treating eczema, the National Eczema Society gives more information about the condition including useful fact sheets and for further excellent advice on how to treat the symptoms of eczema see the BMJ (British Medical Journal) website Best Treatments.
Also called IBS, this is a chronic disorder of the gut. Symptons include recurrent abdominal pain and intermittent diarrhoea, often alternating with constipation. A great place to start looking for more information is the IBS Network - a national charity offering advice, information and support. Their website has papers on recent research into the illness and various treatments, information about email groups plus comprehensive links. Another source of information is IBS Group, a self-help group founded in 1987. Their website has further links, information about books and research, plus you can join their live chats on a Wednesday and Sunday.
Obesity
Obesity simply means that there is excess body fat for a given height or weight. If there are more calories taken into the body than are burnt up in a given period of time, then the excess energy is stored as body fat. NHS Direct Obesity Section has more on symptoms, treatments, diagnosis and further links. The BMJ (British Medical Journal) website Best Treatments has information on the condition, treatments and a useful section with further questions to ask when seeking support.
Fertility Problems
Infertility is when an otherwise healthy couple can’t conceive (get pregnant) despite having sex regularly without using contraception. Few couples are actually infertile – most are subfertile. This means there are problems with getting pregnant, but it’s still possible with medical help. For more information on the condition, an excellent resource is the BMJ (British Medical Journal) website Best Treatments and for further reading on fertility treatment, the Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority have produced a new guide to infertility treatment in the UK.
Eczema
Eczema is a skin condition, which can result in dry, red and flaky skin. The skin may feel hot and very itchy and scratching can lead to the skin becoming damaged and infected. It is not contagious. Atopic eczema is the most common type of eczema and is linked with hay fever and asthma and may mean an extra sensitivity to substances such as cat or dog fur and sometimes foodstuffs e.g. cows milk, eggs or nuts. The British Association of Dermatologists has some great alternative options for treating eczema, the National Eczema Society gives more information about the condition including useful fact sheets and for further excellent advice on how to treat the symptoms of eczema see the BMJ (British Medical Journal) website Best Treatments.
