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- Incontinence and continence problems
Many things can be done to manage, treat and sometimes cure incontinence and continence problems.
- Indigestion (heartburn and reflux)
Food inside the stomach is only kept there by the force of gravity so to avoid heartburn, don't lie down after a big meal.
- Infant reflux
Reflux is common in babies and causes no pain or problems with weight gain in most babies.
- Infection prevention and control online learning
Learn the basics of infection prevention and control in 6 free online learning modules which are available to everyone.
- Infection risk - cardiac surgery and mycobacteria
Mycobacterium chimaera is a type of bacterium known as a non-tuberculous mycobacterium (NTM). There is a risk that heater cooler units (HCUs) used in cardiac (heart) surgery may be contaminated with Mycobacterium chimaera, and that exposure of patients to the exhaust from these units in the operating theatre may lead to the development of a serious infection up to several years post-surgery.
- Infections – bacterial and viral
Many bacterial infections can be treated with antibiotics, but they are useless against viral infections.
- Infertility in men
A couple isn't suspected of fertility problems until they have tried and failed to conceive for one year.
- Infertility in women
The odds of a young fertile couple conceiving by having sexual intercourse around the time of ovulation are approximately one in five every month.
- Influenza (flu)
Influenza (the flu) is caused by a virus. The flu is more than just a bad cold. It can occasionally lead to serious complications. Immunisation offers protection from flu.
- Iron and iron deficiency
About iron and iron deficiency - symptoms, stages, causes, diagnosis, prevention, treatment, who is at risk, daily intake, food sources and supplements.