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Introduction Empyema
Empyema'Empyema' is the medical term for pockets of pus that have collected inside a body cavity. They canform ifa bacterial infection is left untreated, or if it fails to fully respond to treatment. The term 'empyema' is most commonly used to refer to pus-filled pockets that develop in the pleural space. This is the slim space between the outsideof
How is it diagnosed? Empyema
EmpyemaAn empyema is usually suspected when a person with severe pneumonia does not improve with treatment, and they start to show some of the above symptoms. If the patient is coughing up mucus,a sample of this should be taken to be inspected under a microscope.Thetype of bacteria causing theinfection is identified so the most effective antibiotics can
Increased risk Embolism
EmbolismYour risk of an embolismis increased by: being overweight or obese having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more being pregnant being 60 years old or over smoking having heart disease being immobile for long periods of time
Introduction Emollients
EmollientsEmollients are moisturising treatments applied directly to the skin to reduce water loss and cover it with a protective film . They are often used tohelp managedry or scaly skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
When an EEG is used Electroencephalogram (EEG)
Electroencephalogram (EEG)An EEG can be used to help diagnose and monitor a number of conditions affecting the brain.It may helpidentify the cause of certain symptoms such as seizures (fits) or memory problems or find out more about a condition you've already been diagnosed with.The main use of an EEG is to detect andinvestigateepilepsy, a condition that causes repeated
How do you catch epidemic typhus? Typhus
TyphusEpidemic typhus is passed from human to human by body lice. These are not the same as Nits or pubic lice , which are a nuisance, but don't transmit disease. The body lice become infected with Rickettsia prowazekii bacteria when they feed on the blood of an infected person. If you catch these infected body lice (for example, by using a
Types of ECG Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Electrocardiogram (ECG)There are three main types of ECG: a resting ECGcarried outwhile you're lying down in a comfortable position a stress or exercise ECGcarried outwhile you're using an exercise bike or treadmill an ambulatory ECG the electrodes are connected to a small portable machine worn at your waist so your heart can be monitored at home for one or more days
Symptoms of epilepsy Epilepsy
EpilepsyThe main symptoms of epilepsy are repeated seizures. There aremany different types of seizure, depending on the area of the brain affected. People with epilepsy can experience any type of seizure, although most people have a consistent pattern of symptoms. Seizures can occur when you are awake or asleep. Doctors classify seizures by how much
Diagnosing epilepsy Epilepsy
EpilepsyEpilepsy is usually difficult to diagnose quickly. In most cases, it cannot be confirmed until you have had more than one seizure. It can be difficult to diagnose because many other conditions, such as Migraine and panic attacks , can cause similar symptoms. If you have had a seizure, you will be referred to a specialist in epilepsy, normally
'We know each other’s epilepsy very well' Epilepsy
EpilepsyFor Stephen and Denise Wottrich, epilepsy is a family affair. They have similar forms of epilepsy, and at its worst it can cause up to 10 seizures a day. They say learning to look after each other has made them stronger.Stephen's epilepsy began in his early teens. He was involved in a serious car accident, but doctors still don't know whether this