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Complications Gluten intolerance
Gluten intoleranceIf you have coeliac disease, it's crucial you don't eat any gluten. If you have untreated or undiagnosed coeliac disease and you're still eating gluten, several complications can occur. It's a common misconception that eating a littlegluten won't harm you. Eating even tiny amounts can trigger symptoms of coeliac disease and increase your
How to treat a cold Cold
ColdYou can manage cold symptoms yourself by following some simple advice . You'll normally start to feel better within 7 to 10 days. General advice Until you're feeling better, it may help to: drink plenty of fluids to replace those lost from sweating and having a runny nose get plenty of rest eat healthily a low-fat, high-fibre diet is
When should I see a doctor if I have a cold? Cold
ColdYou should seek medical advice if: your child is under three months old and has a temperature of 38C (100.4F) or above, or is between three and six months old and has a temperature of 39C (102.2F) or above their symptoms last more than three weeks they seem to be getting worse rather than better they have chest pain or are coughing up
What can I do to help my child when having a cold? Cold
ColdThe following tips may help your child cope with the symptoms of a cold: encourage your child to rest and make sure they drink plenty of fluids - water is fine, but warm drinks can be soothing if they have a blocked nose, you can make their breathing easier by raising the pillow end of your child's bed or cot by putting books or bricks under the
Introduction Coma
ComaA coma is a state of unconsciousness where a person is unresponsive and cannot be woken. It can result from injury to the brain, such as a Head injury, severe or stroke . A coma can also be caused by severe alcohol poisoning or a brain infection (encephalitis) . People with diabetes could fall into a coma if their blood glucose levels suddenly
Further information and support Coma
ComaFor further information and support from healthcare professionals and the families of people in a coma, you may find the followingwebsites helpful: Brain and Spine Foundation Headway : the brain injury association ICUsteps : the intensive care patient support charity
Treatment Pneumonia
PneumoniaMild pneumonia can usually be treated at home with rest, antibiotics and by drinking plenty of fluids. More severe cases may need hospital treatment. Unless a healthcare professional tells you otherwise, you should always finish taking a prescribed course of antibiotics, even if you feel better. If you stop taking an antibiotic part way through
Introduction Compartment syndrome
Compartment syndromeCompartment syndrome is a painful and potentially serious condition caused by bleeding or swelling withinan enclosed bundle of muscles known as a muscle "compartment". Each group of muscles in the arms and legs, together with nearby blood vessels and nerves,is contained in a space surrounded by tissue called fascia. Compartment syndrome
Are CT scans safe? CT scan
CT scanCT scans are quick, painless and generally safe. However, there's a small risk you could have an allergicreaction to the contrast dye usedand you will be exposed to X-rayradiation.The amount of radiation you're exposed to during a CT scanvaries, depending on how much of your body is scanned. CT scanners are designed to make sure you're not exposed
Introduction Concussion
ConcussionConcussion is the sudden but short-lived loss of mental function that occurs after a blow or other injury to the head. It is the most common but least serious type of brain injury. The medical term for concussion is minor traumatic brain injury. Symptoms of concussion include brief: loss of consciousness after the head injury periodsof