Demanding wall walk challenge triggered by family condition

5:54pm Tuesday 13th March 2012 in News By Adam Binnie

a Croxley Green woman is taking steps to beat a hereditary pancreatic condition by walking the length of Hadrian’s Wall.

Helen Hedge, from Links way, is taking on the 84-mile challenge in aid of the University of Liverpool Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund.

Her family is affected by a hereditary condition which causes inflammation of the pancreas, putting them at risk of pancreatic cancer, one of the hardest to treat.

Miss Hedge, who works at Northwood HQ, said: “We found out in 1964 when my cousin had abdominal pain which couldn’t be identified.

“It’s very, very rare but affects 26 people in my family and increases the chance of getting cancer to one in three.

“It’s in my file, it’s a real thing. With pancreatic cancer, when you start showing symptoms, it’s often too late.

“My aunt had her pancreas taken out and now suffers from diabetes.”

To raise money for research into the condition, Ms Hedge will take on the 84-mile National Trail along Hadrian’s Wall on May 7.

She has been training on the treadmills in Pump Gyms, Caxton way every other day, culminating in a ten to 15-mile walk on weekends.

on April 11, she will undertake a 24-hour walk on a treadmill.

Miss Hedge said: “It’s nothing compared to what I’ll have to do in May.

“It’s going to be mentally as well as physically draining and the only thing that will get me through is the thought of my family. It’s very difficult to train when you work shifts because you have to spend a lot of time on your feet.

“My employer, Carillion, organised the walk for great Ormond Street Hospital but I asked if we could raise some money for Pancreatic Cancer UK, to fund research into hereditary pancreatitis.

“I’m taking a holiday straight afterwards because there’s no way I’ll be able to drive.”

She will be walking with colleagues Paul Brown, Jon Whetlor, Craig Mitchell, Lee Carpenter, Gary Brown, Gareth Parker, Simon Curtis.

To make a contribution, go to justgiving.com/helen-hedge-pancreatitis.

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Former teacher’s charity hoping to break £100,000 mark

3:30pm Tuesday 15th November 2011

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A charity set up after the death of a Croxley Green school teacher is hoping to break through its £100,000 mark at a fundraising dinner.

the Nicki’s Smile Charitable Fund will be holding the inaugural dinner on Sunday November 20, in Sopwell House, St Albans.

three hundred and thirty people have confirmed attendance, including actress Maureen Lipman, Strictly come Dancing star Rachel Stevens and stand-up comedians, Ian Stone and Mark Maier.

the charity was set up in memory of Nicki Blake, a wife and mother who taught at little Green Junior School in Croxley Green.

she lost her twenty month battle with Neuroendocrine Pancreatic Cancer in November 2010, aged just 33, leaving behind her devoted husband Dan Blake and three-year-old son, Joshua.

mr Blake set up the charitable fund in memory of his wife, together with Pancreatic Cancer UK, to raise money for early diagnosis of the disease.

just over a year before she was diagnosed, Mrs Blake complained of back and abdominal pain and was rushed to A and E.

Doctors did not pick up on the potential warning signs of pancreatic cancer and she was sent home with some anti-inflammatory medication.

A year later, in March 2009, Nicki was diagnosed with an advanced and inoperable form of pancreatic cancer.

with improved understanding of symptoms, doctors could have requested tests which would almost certainly have shown a tumour in the head of her pancreas which could have been operated on.

mr Blake said: “The money we raise will be used to fund vital research into symptoms and early diagnosis of Pancreatic Cancer with the aim of improving survival rates and the quality of life of people affected by the disease.

“The goal is to ensure that in the future, pancreatic cancer’s awful survival statistics are improved. better understanding, early diagnosis initiatives and improved treatment options can make this a reality.”

the fundraising dinner falls during the national Pancreatic Cancer Awareness month and it is hoped that after the event, Nicki’s Smile will have raised over £100,000.

mr Blake added: “Nicki never complained about her illness and went about her everyday life as a wife, mother and primary school teacher. If Nicki’s Smile could make a difference to even one person, then her death will not have been in vain,”

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Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation of the digestive tract lining. This inflammation often spreads deep into the layers of affected bowel tissues. Symptoms of Crohn’s disease can range from mild to severe and may develop gradually or come on suddenly, without warning.

When the disease is active, the most common symptoms are severe diarrhea, abdominal pain and cramping, blood in the stool, ulcers in the intestinal walls, and reduced appetite and weight loss as a result of digestive discomfort and the body’s reduced ability to absorb nutrients. Other symptoms that may accompany Crohn’s diease include fever, fatigue, arthritis, eye inflammation, skin disorders, and inflammation of the liver or bile ducts.

the cause of Crohn's disease remains unknown but it is believed to be caused by a combination of heredity and a malfunctioning immune system. Diet, stress, and certain medications may aggravate the condition.

there is also no known medical cure for Crohn's disease, and medical treatment focuses on reducing the inflammation in order to relieve symptoms and if possible to promote long-term remission. Treatment for Crohn's disease usually involves medications such as anti-inflammatories, immune system suppressors, and antibiotics, combined with other medications to help with the symptoms. In severe cases, surgery may be performed to remove a section of the intestinal tract.

because Chinese medicine developed independently from Western medicine, it has its own disease classifications that do not always correspond with Western medical classifications. TCM diagnosis is based on the collective symptoms that a person is experiencing, and together these symptoms create a picture that leads us to the cause. Depending on symptoms, we may classify Crohn’s disease as a type of abdominal pain or diarrhea, or both.

because Crohn’s disease affects the body’s digestive system, it may involve a weakness or disorder of the stomach, spleen, large intestine, and/or kidneys. This is usually due to a constitutional weakness (genetics) that can be aggravated by diet, environment, emotional stress, overwork, or chronic illness, leading to the development of this condition.

Acupuncture treatments can help to relieve the symptoms of a flare-up of Crohn’s disease. Diarrhea and abdominal pain particularly respond well to acupuncture. not only does acupuncture help with the symptoms of a flare-up, but it can also help to strengthen the body and correct functioning to promote faster remission and a reduction in the frequency and severity of future flare-ups.

because we are dealing with a more complex, chronic condition, recovery from Crohn’s disease with acupuncture will be a gradual and steady process, rather than an instant fix. Acupuncture engages the healing process, and each treatment builds on the progress of the last. Conditions like Crohn’s disease that develop over a longer period of time take more time to reverse and undo. However, acupuncture is a positive option that can help sufferers of Crohn’s disease live more symptom-free and experience a better quality of life.

Okay so i know that when a human is infected by rabies, they usually die from cardiac problems after reaching the second phase of symptoms. but what would happen if they didn't die. Would they show th same symptoms as animals do (foaming at the mouth, charging at other people/animals.)

Barely anyone survives from rabies. Rabies is also extremely rare, only 55,000 people in our country ( U.S.A. ) Die a year from the rabies virus which is sad but not very much. when a person dies from rabies its a freak accident since it is so uncommon and since with today's technology we vacinate our pets and if you did get bitten by a rabid animal you can get saved if you get to the hospital in time. Now for the symptoms many symptoms would come across.

Symptoms
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Fever.
Cough or sore throat.
Pain, burning, itching, tingling, or numbness at the site of the bite or original exposure.
Abdominal pain.
Anxiety or restlessness that gradually gets worse and may become extreme agitation.
Later symptoms are more distinctive and may include:

Periods of normal behavior that alternate with bizarre or unusual behavior, such as:
Anxiety or feeling agitated.
Hallucinations.
Delirium.
Fear of water (hydrophobia) or fear of air (aerophobia).
Muscle spasms in the face, neck, and/or diaphragm, followed by seizures.
Paralysis, which is often the only symptom of the less common paralytic form of rabies often associated with rabies from vampire bats.
Wide fluctuations in temperature, pulse, and blood pressure.
Coma, and heart and respiratory failure.

Probably. That's why I am freaked out by zombie movies.

Symptoms of Kidney Stones you need To be Aware Of

Knowing what symptoms are related to kidney stones can be difficult especially if you haven’t had them before. if you have a mild case of kidney stones you may not realize the symptoms but a more severe case is hard to ignore due to the pain. Recognizing the symptoms of kidney stones no matter what type they may be is important to getting them treated and resolved quickly.

Aside from pain, one of the most common symptoms of kidney stones is nausea, a sick feeling in your stomach or vomiting. even if you experience these symptoms you could be suffering from some other condition with the same symptoms. but if you have lower back pain, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or goring pain this is an indication of kidney stones. There are of course over the counter remedies for the nausea symptoms or others that are more natural such as ginger, but you must also consider treating the stones themselves too. if you want to avoid more serious complications you should have your doctor confirm that your symptoms are the result of kidney stones before you try to treat them with over the counter medications.

Treating the symptoms of kidney stones and getting rid of the stones themselves may be two separate issues. you should get medical attention fast if you are having severe pain symptoms although some pain can be relieved with over the counter methods.

Depending on how serious the problem is, your doctor will recommend a course of treatment, and you should also make sure you eat well and drink enough water. Pain killing prescription medication may be prescribed by your physician for severe cases although many symptoms can be controlled with conventional over the counter pain relievers.

Some kidney stone sufferers experience a dull, chronic pain in their lower back. This is one symptom that can be hard to diagnose, as back pain is a common problem that has many other causes as well. The type of back pain associated with kidney stones is, however, a little different from other kinds. This tends to be back pain that is dull and constant and that’s unrelated to physical activity. Of course, you can treat this with pain killers, but this won’t help the underlying condition. another clue that your back pain may be related to kidney stones is if other symptoms, such as tiredness or pain when urinating are also present.

As such symptoms can mean any number of things, it’s important to see your doctor for advice.

As you can see from this information kidney stones don’t have just one symptom there are many. your physician can help determine the best course of treatment for your kidney stones once he/she has determined what type is affecting you. in many cases, natural and home remedies can be effective if the kidney stones aren’t too large. It is a mistake to ignore the signs and symptoms of kidney stones, they will only increase in severity if you don’t get them taken care of sooner rather than later.nano wand

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Indigestion (discomfort felt as a burning pain in the chest and lower throat) is a symptom of an inflamed esophagus. Causes include hot or spicy foods, and acid flowing back from the stomach. A hiatus hernia, in which part of the stomach passes into the chest cavity through the hole for the esophagus, is often responsible, causing belching, bloating, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.

Symptoms

• Pain in the chest, throat and jaw
• Partially digested food that returns to the mouth on bending or lying down
• Pain between the ribs suggests a peptic ulcer
• Water brash – whereby the mouth suddenly fills with watery saliva – is also typical of a peptic ulcer

Cures

Vitamins and Minerals

Cabbage juice has long been taken to help heal peptic ulcers. Sip 10-13 fl. oz (300-400 ml) daily on an empty stomach, freshly juiced with a handful of fresh basil, marjoram and/or oregano leaves to improve the flavor and boost the effect. Small, regular meals taken 2-3 hours apart help to reduce stomach acid and soothe painful inflammation. Sip reduced-fat milk and milk beverages, and chew licorice, which has potent ulcer-healing properties. Follow a daily vitamin/mineral regimen and take 2 kelp (seaweed) tablets daily, because large quantities of raw cabbage (or juice) can affect thyroid gland function in people with an iodine deficiency. Take additional A, C and E vitamins; B complex vitamins for stress reduction; and zinc supplement, 40 mg twice daily, to boost the healing process.

Herbal Medicine

Aloe vera juice or gel taken orally before your three main meals and at bedtime has been clinically shown to combat peptic ulceration. A herbal practitioner might prescribe an infusion of marshmallow leaves, or medications containing ginger, bay leaves, thyme, caraway, marjoram, mint or savory. Follow recipes containing these herbs to increase ulcer healing. Chew slices of dried or candied root of angelica.

Aromatherapy

Add a couple of drops of essential oil of cardamom, laurel, basil, cinnamon and/or lavender to a carrier oil and heat in a burner, or add sparingly to bathwater.

Homeopathy

For acute attacks of indigestion, take every 10-15 minutes for up to 7 doses: Carbo veg. 30c for a stomach full of wind, relieved by belching, a burning sensation in the stomach felt through to the back, and a craving for fresh air; Nux 6c for heartburn half an hour after eating, painful retching leaving a bad taste in the mouth, irritability, and attacks triggered by stress of too much food or alcohol; and Capsicum 6c for indigestion during pregnancy, with a burning sensation behind the breastbone, great thirst, and drinking that causes flatulence and shuddering.

Medical Treatment

Reflux (acid flowing back from the stomach) suppressant mixtures containing sodium alginate and potassium bicarbonate are suitable both for heartburn and for reflux episodes due to hiatus hernia. Antacids/antiflatulents (taken to combat wind) and antispasmodic medications may also be prescribed to control spasm triggered by gastric irritation. Medications used to control the acid concentration of the stomach contents may also be prescribed as a course accompanied by amoxycillin and clarithromycin (antibiotics) to overcome bacterial infection of the stomach, which is now recognized as an important contributory cause of peptic ulcers.

Prevention

• Reduce stomach acid with small, frequent meals and milky drinks
• Avoid acidic/spicy foods
• Avoid smoking, alcohol, strong tea and coffee
• Reduce stress by counseling/meditation
• Lose surplus weight to help combat reflux
• Raise the head of the bed to reduce night-time reflux

Caution

• A diagnosis by X-ray or an endoscopy is vital if there are persistent symptoms.
• Unexplained weight loss, jaundice or pain radiating into the back must all be traced to their cause
• Dark "tarry" stools or "coffee grounds" vomit (containing partly digested blood) suggest an active ulcer – see a doctor without delay.

   

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Uterine fibroids are very common illness amongst women in all countries around the world and women should be aware of the most common fibroids symptoms. Knowing the symptoms of uterine fibroids can help stopping further health complications while its time.

Very often, mainly at the early stages when the fibroids are small, women may experience no fibroids symptoms at all. Lacking the symptoms may be the main reason why women don’t know they have them. The best way to find out whether you do or do not have the uterine fibroids is simply visiting your gynecologist regularly for a preventative check up.

When the fibroids symptoms appear, they often manifest during the menstruation, causing unusually heavy and long lasting bleeding. Fibroids in uterus that are larger size often cause cramps and abdominal pain. The pain is often described as heaviness similar to pregnancy pain.

The pain caused by this illness can be very intense and limiting your life. It can force you to take too many days off your work and result in problems at work. You may go through embarrassing experiences like having a stain on your clothes due to heavy bleeding. You may also suffer from anemia because of the blood loss. Pain during intercourse also belongs to the fibroids symptoms.

What appears too is frequent and urgent urination. Also blocked urine flow can appear when the fibroids are too close to the bladder. This can sometimes result in uncontrollable leakage of urine. Fibroids too close to rectum can cause a constipation. Because the fibroids growth develops a pressure on organs around them, they can squeeze nerves and cause a back pain too.

To rarer symptoms belongs edema (the accumulation of fluid) in the feet and ankles followed with legs pain.

Infertility is also connected to uterine fibroids problems. This varies case to case and is dependent on the exact fibroids’ location. Getting pregnant with the fibroids still can happen but often result in pregnancy complications. Fibroids in pregnant women can cause a heavy bleeding and affect the position of the fetus. another uterine fibroids symptom for pregnant women is higher risk of miscarriage and/or premature labor.

If your fibroids are small, you will probably not have the fibroids symptoms present in their worse manifestation. in any case, if you would like to elude the awful fibroids symptoms, infertility problems and future health complications (that could include fibroids removal during the surgery or hysterectomy), investigate available fibroids treatment as soon as possible.

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Crohn’s disease is a situation which causes inflammation of the digestive or gastrointestinal (GI) tract. It can occur anywhere in the GI tract; but is principal in the lower part of the small intestine, in the ileum. This swelling reaches the lining of the affected organ to cause pain and leads to the common emptying of intestines to lead to diarrhea.

Crohn’s disease is referred by different names depending on the swelling that occurs in different parts of the intestine. Tenderness that is found in the end of the small intestine is referred to as Crohn’s terminal ileitis and Crohn’s entero-coilitis and ileo-colitis are the terms used to describe the irritation of the small intestine and colon. In both cases of Crohn’s disease, a small intestinal barricade, diarrhea and abdominal pain are the common symptoms.

As the symptoms of Crohn’s disease are similar to other intestinal disarrays, they are difficult to diagnose. Fatalities usually have all the layers of the intestine involved in the illness where there may also be healthy bowel found in between the sections of diseased bowel. The most common symptoms are abdominal pain, arthritis, skin problems, rectal bleeding fever and sometimes constant bleeding that leads to anemia.

Diarrhea that arises from Crohn’s disease may contain blood, pus or mucus that may go up to 10 or 20 times a day, even at night. This may in turn lead to painful tears or fissures mounting around the anus. The tenderness in the abdomen associated with Crohn’s disease is referred to be cramping or colicky. In such cases, the abdomen becomes sore to the touch, and tends to swell up.

Weight loss is another symptom of Crohn’s disease that is a effect of diarrhea and the loss of appetite a person develops when suffering from Crohn’s disease. another symptom of Crohn’s disease is mouth ulcers, joint pain, tenderness in the eyes and rashes or ulcers that are found on the skin.

A chronic sufferer of Crohn’s disease experiences severe tenderness complications which includes fistula which is an abnormal connection that exists between the bowel and a part near the bowel like the bladder, vagina or loop of bowel. These fistulas can lead to regular infections of the urinary genital tracts.

Mesothelioma is a red grow of cancer which affects persons who boast been exposed to asbestos. Mesothelioma is to some extent infrequent all the rage with the intention of its symptoms are not without delay apparent. all the rage fact, a number of afflicted patients exit so elongated while 50 time in the past realizing they comprise the disease. however, in attendance are a little register symptoms to be present experienced of.

The a large amount conventional symptoms of mesothelioma mean the lungs. Patients recurrently details squatness of breath before upset breathing, a large amount time and again payable to the amassing of fluid popular the lungs. this fluid is bright to write the lungs next surrounding areas payable to the swelling of tumors. being a conclusion of these tumors, patients may possibly what’s more know-how unstable degrees of grief popular the artificial area.

Depending taking place the key of mesothelioma by which a unwearied is afflicted, additional symptoms may possibly vary. The a large amount collective manner of the disease is acknowledged at the same time as pleural mesothelioma. clothed in accumulation to the symptoms above, patients together with this grow of the prerequisite time and again know-how heaviness loss, harm of appetite, upset swallowing, furthermore problems sleeping.

For patients in the midst of peritoneal mesothelioma, extra symptoms may possibly contain abdominal pain, inflammation of the abdomen, bowel obstruction, anemia, unsettled stomach next fever.

Lastly, patients who comprise the pericardial create of the prerequisite recurrently familiarity tenderness irregularities, chest grief moreover regular coughing.

In enjoin to fruitfully analyze mesothelioma, doctors a large amount time and again activate together with an x-ray of the patient’s chest before abdomen. even if not for ever and a day conclusive, an x-ray willpower assistance the general practitioner verify whether before not mesothelioma is a possibility, before whether the unwearied has a further correlated condition.

In addition, doctors may possibly do a CAT (CT) look into before MRI to advance research the subject clothed in question. additional viable diagnostic procedures contain a thorough pure examination, blood tests of detail protein levels as well as biopsy of the abnormal area.

Once a general practitioner makes a affirmative mesothelioma diagnosis, they willpower at that moment would like to verify the obtain period of the cancer. seminal the period involves supplementary hard popular enjoin to attain outdated how further the disease has progressed. just the once this has been determined, the general practitioner desire boast the indispensable in rank to resolve the greatest route of dealing representing the patient.

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Bile duct stones (choledocholithiasis) are collections of solid material, majorly cholesterol, bile pigments or calcium (gallstones) present in bile ducts, which is a small tube that carries bile from gallbladder to the intestine. these stones may remain inside the duct and thereby resulting in blockage of the duct.Blockage of bile duct can cause the ducts to widen (dilate)causing fever, chills and jaundice (a yellowish discoloration of the skin and the whites of the eyes), loss of hunger, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain in right upper or middle upper abdomen, etc. most gallstones do not show any symptom for a long time.

In the United States, about 20% of people older than age 65 have been suffering from gallstones and about 15% of people with gallstones have stones in the common bile duct. each year, more than half a million people in the United States have their gallbladder surgically removed.