Recognising alcoholism
Alcoholism is characterised by a strong, uncontrollable desire for alcohol. The more an individual drinks, the more their body adapts to the effects of alcohol and therefore must drink more to be able to notice/ feel the effects. This is often described as tolerance. Tolerance leads to physical dependence on a substance and further leads to alcohol addiction.
Effects of an alcohol addiction
Alcohol addiction can affect an individual in many ways, both mentally and physically as well as financially. It not only affects the individual but others close to them such as family, friends and work colleagues etc.
There are many health risks which are associated with the misuse of alcohol. These include:
- High blood pressure.
- Liver disease.
- Cancer including liver cancer, breast cancer, bowel cancer.
Why seek rehabilitation for alcohol misuse?
Alcohol misuse is often stemmed by a matter or something caused in the person’s life which has never been dealt with or addressed and drinking offers them an escape from it.
Alcohol rehab centres give someone struggling with alcoholism the chance to address any issues which are influencing them to drink alcohol excessively. As well as this, it puts them in a safe environment with others who are experiencing the same or similar situation. Experienced professionals will also be present so that they can speak to them and express their feelings with them also.
If you have any questions regarding alcohol rehab centers, please contact us via our contact page and we will do our best to answer any queries you have.
Usually, a man will be given a prostate scan to check for prostate cancer. If you find you have an enlarged prostate, it may block the bladder. There are several tests you will have if you think you may have prostate cancer or any of its symptoms. This test may include the following:
Urine test: your doctor may ask for a urine sample to check for any infection that may be causing your symptoms.
Blood Test: Your doctor may offer you a blood test to check your kidneys are working properly. They may also suggest a PSA test (prostate-specific antigen). PSA is a protein that is produced by cells in your prostate. An enlarged prostate can cause a higher amount of PSA in your blood. Also, age, an infection and inflammation can cause your PSA level to rise.
A prostate, kidney and bladder scan may be used to show how much urine your bladder can hold, and to see if the bladder is emptying properly. It can also determine if your kidneys are working properly.
A prostate, kidney and bladder scan are non-invasive, and should not cause you any discomfort.
A prostate, kidney and bladder scan will use sound waves to produce images of the man’s prostate, helping to diagnose symptoms such as difficulty when urinating. The scan can also assess the size and shape of the kidneys, the scan can detect other things such as cysts and tumours. A bladder can be looked at using this scan to help identify bladder distension or bladder urinary frequency and bladder irritability.
Your GP may recommend a prostate, kidney and bladder scan if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms:
Increased urinary frequency especially at night-time
Urinary Retention
Blood in urine
Blood in semen
A full bladder feeling even though your bladder is empty
In preparation for a prostate, kidney and bladder scan you may be asked too:
Drink at least 1 or 2 pints of water an hour before the scan is carried out.
Wear loose fitted clothing
Maintain any routine medication that you may be taking
A prostate, kidney and bladder scan will probably only last approximately 20-25 minutes and would be available to men from the age of 16 upwards.
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There are a lot of questions about whether you should exercise during pregnancy. Most people will tell you that the best thing you can do for you and your baby is exercise during pregnancy.
During pregnancy, it is important that you take care of yourself and your baby, you need to get the appropriate nutrients and energy needed to keep you both healthy. Physical activity is just as important when you are pregnant, it will help you both physically and mentally.
Before you embark in exercise during pregnancy, discuss a plan with your doctor, they will be able to advise you and may be able to suggest certain programmes that will be suitable for you and your pregnancy. There is no point embarking on a hard programme if you are not used to exercising, but if you are a bit of a gym bunny then a gentle 15-minute walk a day will just not be enough.
There are many exercises during pregnancy classes available such as yoga or Pilates. Even just walking or swimming is a great exercise during pregnancy to start with, even 15-20 minutes per day is beneficial and a good place to start, you can always increase the exercise when you feel comfortable with what you are doing and if you feel up to doing slightly more you can. Doctors suggest avoiding jumping or jarring movements throughout your pregnancy if you are unsure about any exercise during pregnancy always check with your doctor first.
If going to an exercise class scares you, there are plenty of things you can do at home or at work to keep fit, such as walking instead of taking the car or getting off the bus one or two stops earlier. Preparing your arms for the workout they will get when the baby arrives can be done with just everyday activities such as lifting the shopping bags, doing the gardening, all of this will help when you are going to be picking up that baby a fair few times of the day and the night. Even doing the housework can be a great exercise during pregnancy, why not make that part of your activity programme. Not only will it keep you fit but also keep your house shiny and clean in the process.
Staying active during pregnancy will help you sleep better, it can also help reduce your anxiety levels and it can help reduce a lot of common complaints of pregnancy such as varicose veins and swollen ankles and feet.
Realising you’re addicted
In order to go and receive drug treatment, first of all, you need to realise that you are addicted to a substance, object or type of behaviour. You may have fully realised that you are not in full control and therefore it’s causing problems to you as an individual either mentally, intellectually or physically. These problems might involve factors such as broken relationships, your job, abnormal behaviour or even money.
Reaching out for expert help
There are two ways in which you can help find drug treatment. These include your GP and self-referral.
Your GP provides a treatment service and will be able to point you in the right direction of help. The self-referral option allows you to contact a rehabilitation centre of your choice and start your journey of detoxification.
Getting assessed
Once you reach out to a rehab centre, before providing you with any form of drug treatment, you will need to discuss your drug use with a health professional. From this, they will let you know what treatment options are available for you and your situation. Moreover, you will receive a personal plan which will be developed around you and your end goal.
Starting rehab
If you then decide to carry on your journey, you will start your detoxification at rehab.
Buying a Fitted Wardrobe
When moving to a new house or renovating an existing room you should always consider an amazing fitted wardrobe due to the many beneficial factors it can bring as well as being a lot more aesthetically pleasing when compared to generic free standing wardrobes. Most people think that a bespoke fitted wardrobe may be too expensive or the room may be too small for a fitted wardrobe. However, this is not the case no matter what space a professionally fitted wardrobe can be incorporate and customised to your budget. For more details on the benefits a fitted wardrobe can bring to your room please continue reading.
5 Benefits of a Fitted Wardrobe:
Efficient use of space
A fitted wardrobe utilises and optimises the available space that you have in the room. A fitted wardrobe is precisely measured and fitted perfectly into available space; unlike free-standing wardrobes, a fitted wardrobe perfectly fits from edge to edge with no wasted gaps either side. Therefore, this creates extra storage space within the room removing the worry and stress of purchasing a free-standing wardrobe that doesn’t fit or isn’t practical for the room.
Customisable fitted wardrobe
One of the biggest advantages when purchasing a fitted wardrobe is the customisable options available to you. Every fitted wardrobe is design and built to tailor your specific needs and requirements. Whether it is adding a shoe rack or extra shelves for storage or choosing from a variety of different combinations of panel finishes to create your dream fitted wardrobe.
Easy Maintenance
As a fitted wardrobe is designed to fit available space from wall to wall, floor to ceiling, cleaning and maintaining the quality of a fitted wardrobe is much easier than a standard free standing wardrobe. A fitted wardrobe eliminates having to reach into high place above the wardrobe to clean or dust making it much easier to maintain.
Organised storage
As a fitted wardrobe is tailored for your applications and specific needs it can be designed to create extra storage to organise and tidy all your items so that everything has a place and there is less clutter around the home.
Future investment
Purchasing a fitted wardrobe will not only create a bespoke storage space created for your specific needs, but it is also a good long term investment. Apart from generally helping day to day life with the extra storage, a durable and reliable fitted wardrobe within your home will increase the price of your home if you decide to move later.