Keep Up to Date on VTE Issues at VTEConsultant

VETConsultant run a very helpful website for healthcare professionals and anyone interested in ‘venous thromboembolism’ (VTE), which is a condition caused when a thrombus (blood clot) forms in a vein affecting blood flow causing swelling and pain. VTE is a serious condition which can have life threatening consequences for patients such as pulmonary embolism (PE), which occurs when the clot breaks off and becomes imbedded in the lung.
Public interest in VTE has increased in recent years, and many patients undergoing surgery may be concerned[.....]

What are the Side Effects of Asthma Drugs?

Most asthma medicines are safe to use, and are prescribed by your doctor after careful consideration of your current health and any other symptoms you may be suffering from. However there are some side effects caused by the various treatments on offer that could affect some users.

Inhaled Steroids
Inhaled steroids are effective for long term treatment of asthma and are made using substances that are naturally found in the human body, so most patients will not have any negative reactions to them. However there are[.....]

What is Alzheimer’s Disease?

Alzheimer’s Disease affects over half of all dementia sufferers, and is thought to be caused by an imbalance of neurotransmitters in the brain, resulting in a loss of brain cells. This leads to significant degeneration of mental abilities, resulting in serious problems with short-term memory, general lethargy and withdrawal and an inability and disinterest in basic daily routines such as eating and personal hygiene.
In the early stages of Alzheimer’s suffers will tend to linger in the past, speaking only of events, friends and family[.....]

What is Post Natal Depression?

Postnatal depression (PND) affects many woman after childbirth, and is a depressive illness that ranges drastically in severity, from just a mild case of feeling ‘low’ (often called the baby blues) to acute mental disturbances which are known as ‘postnatal psychosis’. PND commonly develops in the first few months following childbirth and can be very persistent, but doctors are not sure exactly how long it lasts for as in many cases it develops into ‘ordinary’ depression, which has very similar symptoms. It is[.....]

Diagnosing Arthritis

Arthritis is a painful degenerative condition that causes swollen, inflamed joints, and most commonly begins in the hands, particularly the knuckles. Arthritis is a chronic condition and although it is most common in those over 50, it can affect all ages. The trigger for the infection that causes Arthritis is thought to be hereditary, but the severity of the disease can be affected by a number of factors included diet and general health, and sufferers can often experience brief periods of significant improvement,[.....]