Search results for self care
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Primary biliary cholangitis (primary biliary cirrhosis) - Treatment
Find out how primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) is treated, including self-help measures like not smoking, maintaining a healthy weight and limiting alcohol, plus medicines to slow the condition's progression.
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Discoid eczema - Treatment
Read about treating discoid eczema (nummular or discoid dermatitis) using medications to help ease the symptoms
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Complex regional pain syndrome - Treatment
Find out how complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is treated. Although there's no cure, a combination of physical treatments, medicine and psychological support can help manage the symptoms.
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Anal fissure - Treatment
Read about treatments for anal fissures, including having a high-fibre diet to avoid constipation and using various medicines, such as laxatives and topical anaesthetics.
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Coping with dementia behaviour changes
Read our practical advice on how to deal with behaviour changes in someone with dementia, including where to turn to for help.
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Congenital heart disease in pregnancy
Find out about the risks of congenital heart disease in pregnancy, and where to get support.
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Treatment - Postnatal depression
Speak to a GP or health visitor if you think you might have postnatal depression. With treatment most women make a full recovery.
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Treatment - Depression in adults
Find out how depression in adults is treated. Treatment depends on how severe your depression is, but usually involves a combination of self-help, talking therapies and medicine.
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Treatment - Binge eating disorder
Read about treatments for binge eating disorder, including self-help treatments, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and medicines, such as antidepressants.
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Treatment - Agoraphobia
A stepped approach is usually recommended for treating agoraphobia and any underlying panic disorder.