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Causes of tennis elbow Tennis elbow
Tennis elbowTennis elbow is often an overuse injury. It occurs when the muscles and tendons in your forearm are strained due to a repetitive or strenuous activity.Tennis elbowcan alsosometimes occur afterbanging or knocking your elbow.If the muscles and tendons in your forearm are strained, tiny tears and inflammation can develop near the bony lump (lateral
Treating tennis elbow Tennis elbow
Tennis elbowTennis elbow is a self-limiting condition, which means it will eventually get better without treatment. However, it can often last for several weeks or months, becausetendons heal slowly. In some cases,tennis elbow can persist for more than a year. Anumber of simple treatmentscan help alleviatethe pain of tennis elbow. The most important thing
Symptoms of epidermolysis bullosa Epidermolysis bullosa (EB)
Epidermolysis bullosa (EB)Symptoms of epidermolysis bullosa (EB) can vary in severity, ranging from mild to life-threatening. Although specific symptoms depend onthetype of EB, there are some common features, including: skin that blisters easily blisters inside the mouth blisters on the hands and soles of the feet scarred skin, sometimes with small white spots
Treating threadworms Threadworms
ThreadwormsTo treat threadworms successfully, a ll household members must be treated, even if they don't have anysymptoms. This is because the risk of the infection spreading is very high. The aim of treatment is to get rid of the threadworms and prevent reinfection. This will usually involve a combination of medication to kill the worms and strict hygiene
Causes of erectile dysfunction Impotence
ImpotenceErectile dysfunction (ED) can have many causes, such ascertain medical conditions, medications andstress. It's important to identifythe cause of erectile dysfunction and treat any underlying conditions. Erections Whena manbecomes sexually excited (aroused), his brain sends signals to the nerves in his penis. The nerves increase the blood flow
Introduction Epidural
EpiduralEpidural anaesthesia, often referred to as "an epidural", is an injection in the back that numbs the nerves and stops you feeling pain.Areas that can be numbed by an epidural include the: chest abdomen pelvic area legs How an epidural worksAnaesthetic medicine is injected into an area of the spine known as the epidural space. The anaesthetic
When an epidural is used Epidural
EpiduralAn epidural is a type of local anaesthetic. It can be used to completely block pain while you are awake.This has the advantage of allowing you to avoid the potential complications and common side effects of general anaesthetic, such as feeling sick and dizzy.Epidural anaesthesia can be used to numb sensation and provide pain relief in situations
After surgery Tracheoesophageal fistula and oesophageal atresia
Tracheoesophageal fistula and oesophageal atresiaAfter surgery, your child will be kept in the intensive care unit and placed in an incubator. They may also need: antibiotics a machine to help them breathe (ventilator) atube into theirchest to drain fluidsor air that might be trapped oxygen pain medication Your baby will be given nutrition intravenously at first, but you should be able
Going home Tracheoesophageal fistula and oesophageal atresia
Tracheoesophageal fistula and oesophageal atresiaYou'll be able to take your baby home once they're taking food by mouth. This will usuallytake a week or two.You'll be advised about how to feed your child when they get home and as they get older. Breast or bottle feeding will usually be recommended for at least the first few months. It may then be possible to verygradually wean your child onto
Risks of surgery Tracheoesophageal fistula and oesophageal atresia
Tracheoesophageal fistula and oesophageal atresiaWith any surgery, there is a small risk of bleeding and infection. For this particular operation, the additional risks are: food or air leaking from the area being repaired narrowing of the repaired oesophagus re-opening of thefistulabetween the oesophagus and windpipe A further procedure or operation may need to be carried out to treat