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Introduction Tremor (essential)
Tremor (essential)Essential tremor is a type ofuncontrollable shake or tremble of part of the body. Most peoplewith essential tremor experience a trembling, up-and-down movement of the hands. The arms, head, eyelids, lips and other muscles can also be affected. A tremor in the voice box (larynx)maycause a shaky voice. Essentialtremor is usually more noticeable
Introduction Slapped cheek syndrome
Slapped cheek syndromeSlapped cheek syndrome (also called fifth disease or parvovirus B19) is a viral infection that's most common in children, although it can affect people of any age. It usually causes a bright red rash on the cheeks. Although the rash can look alarming, slapped cheek syndrome is normally a mild infection that clears up by itself in one to three
How do you get slapped cheek syndrome? Slapped cheek syndrome
Slapped cheek syndromeSlapped cheek syndrome is caused by a virus called parvovirus B19. This isfound in the droplets in the coughs and sneezes of someone with the infection. Thevirus is spread in a similar wayto colds and flu .You can become infected by: inhaling droplets that are sneezed or coughed out by someone with the infection touching a contaminated
Causes of erythema multiforme Erythema multiforme
Erythema multiformeThe cause oferythema multiforme is often unclear, but some cases are the result of a reactionto an infection or medication. The condition can't be passed from person to person. Infections Most cases are caused by a viral infection often the herpes simplex (cold sore) virus. This virus usuallylies inactive in the body, but it can become
Treatments for erythema multiforme Erythema multiforme
Erythema multiformeTreatment aims to tackle the underlying cause of the condition, relieve your symptoms and stop yourskin becoming infected. Your doctor may recommend: stopping any medication that may be triggeringyour symptomsdo nottry this without speaking to yourdoctor first antihistamines and moisturising cream to reduce itching steroid cream to reduce
Diagnosing Ewing sarcoma Sarcoma, Ewing
Sarcoma, EwingWhenyou visit your GP because of bone pain, they'll ask you about your symptoms and examine the affected area. Your GP may refer you foran X-ray to check for anything abnormal. Ifabnormalities are found, you'll be referred to an orthopaedic surgeon (a bone specialist). They may recommend that youhave a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan to
Aspiration Ganglion
GanglionAspiration is usually carried out in the outpatient department of your local hospital or GP surgery. Your doctor will remove as much of the contents of the ganglion as possible with a needle and syringe. The area is sometimes also injected with a dose of steroidmedication to help prevent the ganglion returning, although there's no clear
Introduction Eye injuries
Eye injuriesEye injuries can occur in many settings, including at home, at work or when playing sports. Common types of eye injury include: blows to the eye such as being hit by a fist, elbow or ball scratches and abrasions such as from fingernails or tree branches foreign bodies such as small pieces of grit, wood or metal getting in the eye
Information about your child Tracheoesophageal fistula and oesophageal atresia
Tracheoesophageal fistula and oesophageal atresiaIf your child hadoesophageal atresia as a baby, your clinical team will pass information about him or her on to the National Congenital Anomaly and Rare Diseases Registration Service (NCARDRS). This helps scientiststo better understand the condition. You can opt out of the register at any time. Find out more about the register .
Lifestyle advice Thrombophilia
ThrombophiliaIf you have thrombophilia, it's important you're aware of the symptoms of a blood clot (see above), and that you see your GP immediately if you think you have one. You should also take the following precautions to lower your risk of blood clots: lose weight if you're overweight stop smoking if you smoke eat a healthy, balanced diet and