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Symptoms of croup Laryngotracheitis
LaryngotracheitisA child can get croup at any time of the year, although it's more likely to occur during late autumn or early winter. This may be because there are more viruses, such as Cold and flu, around at this time of year. Typical symptoms of croup include: a bark-like cough a hoarse or croaky voice difficulty breathing a harsh
Causes of croup Laryngotracheitis
LaryngotracheitisCroup usually develops as the result of a viral infection. The infection causes the larynx (voice box) to become swollen and the trachea (windpipe) to become blocked, and may affect the tubes in the lungs (bronchi). It is sometimes called laryngo-tracheo-bronchitis Parainfluenza virus The parainfluenza virus is the most common cause
Diagnosing croup Laryngotracheitis
LaryngotracheitisA GP can diagnose croup by studying your child's symptoms, particularly the sound of their cough. They may also check your child's temperature for a fever and ask whether they have recently had a cold or viral infection. In some cases, a pulse oximetry test may be carried out. This involves clipping a sensor onto
Treating croup Laryngotracheitis
LaryngotracheitisTreatment of croup depends on how severe the symptoms are. Most cases are mild and can be managed at home. However, if your child has severe croup, they will need to be admitted to hospital urgently. Treatment at home If your GPthinks your child has mildcroup, they will usually recommendmanaging itat home. Thiswill ofteninvolve using
Introduction Cushing's syndrome
Cushing's syndromeCushing's syndrome (hypercortisolism)is a collection of symptoms caused byvery high levels of a hormone called cortisol in the body. The symptoms of Cushing's syndrome include: weight gain thinning skin that bruises easily reddish-purple stretch marks on the thighs, stomach, buttocks, arms, legs or breasts fat deposits that develop in the
Causes of Cushing's syndrome Cushing's syndrome
Cushing's syndromeMost cases of Cushing's syndrome are related tolong-term use of corticosteroid medication. This is known as iatrogenic Cushing's syndrome. Corticosteroids are used to: reduce inflammation in the body this can be useful for treating conditions such as asthma or atopic eczema suppress the immune system in conditions such as rheumatoid
Diagnosing Cushing's syndrome Cushing's syndrome
Cushing's syndromeDiagnosing Cushing's syndrome can often be challenging, particularly when the symptoms are mild.It could be several months before a diagnosis is confirmed. You may be referred for a number of different tests, as symptoms of Cushing's syndrome are similar to those of other more common conditions, such as: an underactive thyroid gland high
Treating leg cramps Leg cramps
Leg crampsIfthe cause of your leg cramps is known, it may be possible to treat the underlying cause. For example, secondary leg cramps that are related to liver disease are caused by high levels of toxins in the blood which trigger muscles spasms. Therefore, muscle relaxants can be used to help prevent your muscles from going into spasm. If the cause of
What are the symptoms? Cyclical vomiting syndrome
Cyclical vomiting syndromeSomeone withCVSwill go through a regular cycleof feeling ill, recovering, feeling well and then feeling ill again. This cycle is made up of four phases: 1. Prodrome phase : feeling that an episode is about to start intense sweating and nausea for a few minutes to a few hours 2. Vomiting phase : retching and vomitingthat often starts in
What are the possible complications? Cyclical vomiting syndrome
Cyclical vomiting syndromeSevere vomitingepisodes can lead to: dehydration oesophagitis (inflammation of the gullet lining) a tear in the lining of the gullet tooth decay gastroparesis (where the stomach cannot empty itself of food in the normal way) gastroenteritis