A-Z of health information

Ectopic pregnancy is caused by a fertilised egg not being able to move through the fallopian tube.

Eczema can vary in severity, and symptoms may flare up or subside from day to day.

In a person with epilepsy, an electroencephalogram (EEG) may show bursts of abnormal discharges in the form of spikes and sharp wave patterns.

People who smoke should visit their dentist regularly to keep their teeth and gums healthy, and have regular oral cancer checks.

The long-term effects of stroke depend on which part of the brain was damaged and by how much.

Egg allergy is one of the most common causes of allergies in children with symptoms ranging from mild to life-threatening reactions.

You can freeze your eggs for medical reasons or for reasons that are more to do with your life circumstances.

By donating eggs, sperm or embryos, you are giving someone the chance to start their own family.

Elbow pain and can result from overuse in a range of sports or occupations.

Any act occurring within a relationship where there is an implication of trust, which results in harm to an older person. Abuse may be physical, sexual, financial, psychological and/or neglect.