Multiple sclerosis

Epstein-Barr virus: Could it be the cause of multiple sclerosis?

19 Feb 2022 • 2 Likes

The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), already identified as the cause of mononucleosis, could also be responsible for the development of multiple sclerosis (MS), according to American researchers. But what...

What are the potential dangers of Tramadol?

17 Feb 2022 • 7 Likes • 1 comment

Tramadol is the most widely prescribed opioid in the UK. It is also the leading cause of countless hospitalisations due to opioid misuse, and the leading cause of accidental overdose, which in many...

Polycystic ovary syndrome

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): Everything there is to know!

15 Feb 2022 • 1 Like

Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is a hormonal disorder that results in ovarian dysfunction and can lead to pregnancy complications. It is a chronic condition that affects 5-10% of women. What are...

Epilepsy

Epilepsy: Everything you need to know!

14 Feb 2022 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

The word "epilepsy" comes from the Greek word "epilambanein" which means "to attack by surprise". Epilepsy is a chronic disease characterised by epileptic seizures. These seizures are the result of a...

Psychiatry

How to come off psychiatric medication safely?

12 Feb 2022 • 6 Likes

Mental health is an essential part of our well-being. The state of our mental health depends on many factors: socio-economic elements, different events of our lives, our environment, our lifestyle,...

Diabetes (Type 1)
Diabetes (Type 2)
Gestational diabetes

Diabetic foot: What are its causes and symptoms? How can it be prevented?

8 Feb 2022 • 7 Likes • 1 comment

Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin or when the insulin produced is not used properly by the body. Diabetes is responsible for many complications,...

Night sweats: What causes them?

7 Feb 2022 • 15 Likes • 3 comments

Night sweats are characterised by excessive sweating at night during sleep. This symptom, which just as frequent in men as in women, can considerably alter one's quality of life. Indeed, waking up...

Relationships, sexuality and chronic illness: What do patients have to say?

3 Feb 2022 • 10 Likes • 3 comments

According to the WHO, more than 44% of people over 65 years old living in England report having at least one chronic condition. This number is constantly increasing due to the ageing of the...

Crohn's disease
Ulcerative colitis

What is the impact of chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? Carenity members share their experience!

1 Feb 2022 • 1 Like

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of disorders affecting the digestive tract, including Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). Both diseases are characterised by inflammation of...

Colorectal cancer
Crohn's disease
Ulcerative colitis

Colonoscopy: what is it and how to prepare for it?

28 Jan 2022

Colonoscopy is a medical examination performed under general or local anaesthesia. It allows to detect intestinal disorders and is prescribed for those who experience digestive symptoms, but is also...

Botulinum toxin (Botox®): How can it be used to treat certain chronic health conditions?

27 Jan 2022 • 3 Likes • 2 comments

Widely known for its cosmetic use, botulinum toxin (Botox®) is a purified neurotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, that can paralyse muscles. But its properties are also used to...

Cervical cancer

Cervical cancer: Everything there is to know!

25 Jan 2022 • 1 Like

According to Cancerresearch.org, there are more than 3000 new cases of cervical cancer each year. It is the 19th most common cause of cancer death among women the UK.But what causes cervical cancer?...