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It’s never fun to find that your new partner snores, or to find that the love of your life hates to stay the night at your place, because your snoring stops them from getting a good night’s sleep! Although it is unlikely that your snoring means that you will never find someone to settle down with, it can be worrying to consider the impact that your snoring might have on future partners – especially someone you are planning to marry and spend the rest of your life with.

After all, they may say that your snoring doesn’t bother them now, but what happens after two, three or five years of disturbed sleep? What happens if your snoring doesn’t stop as you get older but actually gets louder? Sure, your wife or husband could always go and sleep in the spare room, but that isn’t really a long-term solution.

If your snoring really is putting you off making that commitment with someone you love, then it may be time to consider snoring treatment from The Private Clinic. There are various things you can try, with some involving invasive surgery, while others use sprays or adhesive strips to help open up the airways. Perhaps the most important thing you can do to deal with the issue is to discuss it with your partner. Maybe they are very heavy sleepers and your snoring won’t bother them. Maybe they even snore themselves and the two of you are a match made in heaven!

Of course, you may want to find a way to stop snoring even if your partner claims it isn’t a problem, either for your own health or for their comfort. In some rare cases, partners have cited snoring as the reason for getting a divorce and some medical sources have found that the habit, and the sleepless nights it causes, can put a strain on a relationship. While mild snoring is unlikely to split a couple without there being other underlying problems, loud, persistent snoring – the type associated with sleep apnoea – can keep people awake even in the next room. If you partner hasn’t had enough sleep, small issues can suddenly seem like major crises and this is often where the real problems in the relationship stem from.

Rhinoplasty is the medical name for a ‘nose job’, a procedure that involves reshaping and resizing the nose.

Why do people have rhinoplasty procedures?

The nose is a prominent physical feature and many people are unhappy with the size or shape of their nose. Noses come in all different shapes and sizes; some people have very small noses, while others have big noses and some people have oddly shaped noses, which cause them to be unhappy about their appearance. Many people who have rhinoplasty were bullied at school because of their nose and some suffer from low self-esteem and a lack of confidence because they feel that their nose makes them look ugly. Changing the shape or size of the nose can make a huge difference to the overall appearance of the face.

In recent years, the number of people choosing to have cosmetic surgery has increased significantly. This may be due to many different factors, including a greater focus on beauty and appearance in the media, greater availability of treatments and improved treatment method and more affordable procedures. Many cosmetic surgeons now offer payment plans, which make treatment more affordable by spreading the cost and competition between clinics has increased, meaning that prices are more affordable than ever before.

What does the procedure involve?

The rhinoplasty procedure involves re-sizing and reshaping the nose. The work done to the nose will depend on the individual, the shape and size of their nose and the look they want to achieve. During the consultation, the surgeon will discuss the procedure with the patient and determine what needs to be done to the nose to give the patient the look they want. The most common procedures are to make the nose smaller and smooth out lumps and bumps on the bridge of the nose. Most operations are carried out under general anaesthetic. Once you have come around from the anaesthetic and the surgeon is happy with your condition, you will be free to go home.

Before the procedure

Having cosmetic surgery be it a nose job or breast enlargement surgery is a big step and the decision to go ahead with surgery should not be taken lightly. Before you agree to have the operation, have a consultation with your consultant, read about the procedure and the risks on medical blogs and leaflets and make sure that you are having the surgery for the right reasons. If you have any doubts, questions or concerns, make sure you talk to your consultant.

What is a migraine?

A migraine is a very severe headache, which is usually experienced at the front or sides of the head and most people describe migraines as a throbbing headache. Migraines are common, affecting around 15 percent of the British adult population.

There are two types of migraine: the classic migraine and the common migraine. Classic migraines are accompanied by aura symptoms, which are described as warning signs, while common migraines have no aura.

What are the symptoms of a migraine?

Symptoms associated with classic migraines include (these are known as aura):

• Seeing bright spots, zig zag patterns or flashing lights
• A lack of coordination
• Problems with speech
• Tingling sensation, like pins and needles
• Stiffness

Most people experience aura symptoms between 15 and 60 minutes before the onset of a migraine.

Symptoms of a common migraine (when there are no aura symptoms) include:

• Nausea
• Heightened sensitivity to light and sound and some people are also sensitive to smells

Symptoms common to both classic and common migraines include:

• Sweating
• A lack of concentration
• Abdominal pain (this can sometimes pre-empt diarrhoea)
• Feeling very hot or very cold
• Needing to urinate on a regular basis

How can migraines be treated?

There is no cure for migraines but there are treatments available to ease symptoms. These include:

• Medication: painkillers are the usually the first treatment people try when they have a migraine and can be bought over the counter. If painkillers do not work your GP may advise you to take stronger medication. Triptan medicines work by narrowing the blood vessels around the brain, which helps to counteract the dilation process believed to contribute to migraines. Triptan medicines do not work for everyone, but your GP may advise you to try them if you suffer from recurrent migraines.
• Anti-inflammatory medication: some people find that taking anti-inflammatory medication helps and tablets such as ibuprofen can be bought over the counter.
• Anti-nausea tablets: many people suffer from nausea when they get a migraine and you can buy some anti-sickness medications from pharmacies or ask your GP for a prescription.
• Migraine clinic: if you suffer from migraines on a regular basis and medication does not seem to work your GP may refer you to a migraine clinic.

Pregnant women are not advised to take painkillers, so it is best to talk to your GP about treatment for migraines if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.