Getting my babies health monitored

Thyroid surgery is a broad term covering any type of operation on the thyroid gland.  This is an organ shaped like a butterfly which sits at the front of your neck, producing hormones that maintain your metabolism.  Almost all thyroid surgery involves some type of thyroid removal, also called a thyroidectomy.  There are two main types of thyroid removal: a total thyroidectomy and a hemithyroidectomy. In a total thyroidectomy, your whole thyroid gland is removed, whereas in a hemithyroidectomy only about one half of it is removed. [Read More]

If you think your child might have coeliac disease, you may think it's best to start a gluten-free diet straight away. However, it's much better to have them tested beforehand. Here's why you shouldn't go gluten-free until your child's had their coeliac test. Your Child Could Get a False Negative Some parents who have no success with the gluten-free diet believe that means their child doesn't have coeliac disease, but did you know that it's possible for coeliac symptoms to continue after starting your child on a gluten-free diet? [Read More]

If you're feeling run-down, sluggish and generally a bit worse for wear, it might be time to make some lifestyle changes. Introducing just a few new healthy habits could dramatically improve your quality of life and reduce the likelihood of more serious medical issues cropping up as you get older. Add short bouts of exercise Almost everyone is aware of how beneficial exercise is for their health. However, knowing the upsides of physical activity isn't always enough to motivate a person to put on their gym clothes and get moving, particularly in cases where the person in question already has a very busy daily schedule. [Read More]

A radical prostatectomy is involving as it includes the removal of not only the prostate gland, but also the surrounding tissue. After the prostate cancer surgery, you may experience challenges and it's therefore necessary to be fully informed about the challenges and possible solutions to these challenges. Below is an outline of common post radical prostatectomy challenges and tips on how to manage them. Exercise Difficulty Although after hospital discharge you may be quite strong, and probably able to move around, you shouldn't engage in some exercises. [Read More]