How can I strengthen my pelvic floor muscles?

You can feel your pelvic floor muscles if you try to stop the flow of urine when you go to the toilet.

To strengthen your pelvic floor muscles, sit comfortably and squeeze the muscles 10-15 times in a row. Avoid holding your breath, or tightening your stomach, buttock, or thigh, muscles, at the same time.

When you get used to doing pelvic floor exercises, you can try holding each squeeze for a few seconds. Every week, you can add more squeezes, but be careful not to overdo it, and always have a rest in between sets of squeezes.

After a few months, you should start to notice the results.You should carry on doing the exercises, even when you notice them starting to work.

What are the symptoms of ADHD?

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a group of behavioural symptoms that include inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsiveness. Attention deficit disorder (ADD) is a sub-type of ADHD. Common symptoms of ADHD include:

€¢ a short attention span

€¢ restlessness or constant fidgeting

€¢ being easily distracted

ADHD can occur in people of any intellectual ability. However, many people with ADHD also have learning difficulties. They may also have additional problems such as sleep disorders.

Symptoms of ADHD tend to be first noticed at an early age, and may become more noticeable when a child's circumstances change, such as starting school.

Young children are naturally active and easily distracted. However, if these features are excessive for a child's age and general developmental level and affecting their daily life, they may indicate ADHD.

Read about the symptoms of ADHD for a full list of possible symptoms and associated conditions at www.nhsinform.co.uk

What is Trigger finger?

Trigger finger (stenosing tenosynovitis) is a painful condition that affects the tendons in the hand. As the finger or thumb is bent towards the palm, the tendon gets stuck and the finger clicks or locks.

Tendons are white, fibrous cords that join bone to muscle. They allow the bone to move when the muscle contracts. In the hand, tendons run down the bones in the fingers and are attached to the muscles in the forearm.

The tendons are held in place on the bones by a series of ligaments, like pulleys. These are shaped like arches over the tendon, attaching it to the bone and form a tunnel, or sheath, on the surface of the bone, which the tendons slide through.

Trigger finger occurs when a problem with the sheath means that the tendon can no longer slide easily through it. As a result, it becomes harder to bend the affected finger or thumb. The tendon can get caught in the opening of the sheath and the finger gives a painful click, like a trigger, as it is straightened.

In around 20-29% of people, trigger finger may get better without the need for treatment. For others, surgery is generally the standard treatment and may be up to 100% effective. It is a relatively minor procedure, although it will usually require time off work to fully recover.