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Treatment for NAFLD Steatosis
SteatosisMost people with NAFLD won't develop any serious problems, but if you're diagnosed with the condition it's a good idea to take steps to stop it getting any worse. There's currently no specific medication for NAFLD, but making healthy lifestyle choices can help and treatment may be recommended for associated conditions (high blood pressure,
Introduction Febrile seizures
Febrile seizuresFebrile seizures(febrile convulsions)are fits thatcan happen when a child has a fever. They most often happen between the ages of six months and three years. It can be frightening and distressing to see your child having a seizure, particularly if it's their first one. However,the fits are usuallyharmless andalmost all children make a complete
Seeing a doctor Febrile seizures
Febrile seizuresFebrile seizures canoften be diagnosed from a description of what happened.It's unlikely thata doctorwill see the seizure,so it's useful to note: how long the seizure lasted what happened such as body stiffening, twitching of the face, arms and legs, staring, and loss of consciousness whether your child recovered within one hour whether
Symptoms Munchausen's syndrome by proxy
Munchausen's syndrome by proxyThe abuse that occurs in fabricated or induced illness (FII) takesa range of forms and can be difficult to recognise, but there are warning signs to look out for. Warning signs A clinician may suspect fabricated or induced illness if, after carrying out examinations and tests, there appears to be no explanation for the child's symptoms (for
Causes Munchausen's syndrome by proxy
Munchausen's syndrome by proxyIt's not fully understood whysome parents or carers fabricate or induce illness in their child. However, it's likely the parent or carer will have a history of previous traumatic experiences. Recent studies have shown that mothers who carry out the abuse have abnormal "attachment" experiences with their own mothers, which may affect their
Introduction Thrombophilia
ThrombophiliaThrombophilia is where the blood has an increased tendency to form clots. It's not a condition or a disorder itself, and is sometimes associated with blood clots (venous thromboses) that are caused by genetic changes (mutations). If you have thrombophilia, you're more likely to develop a blood clot in one of the large veins in your leg. This
Diagnosing thrombophilia Thrombophilia
ThrombophiliaThrombophilia testing isn't routinely carried out on everyone who has a blood clot. Testing for inherited thrombophilia in people with venous thrombosis isn't usually needed because the results don't usually influence clinical decisions. For example, decisions regarding the length of treatment should be made by taking into consideration whether
Treating thrombophilia Thrombophilia
ThrombophiliaTreatment may not be needed if you have mild thrombophilia. If you develop a blood clot, you'll need treatment for the blood clot and treatment to prevent further clots. You may need to take warfarin tablets or have an injection of heparin. Warfarin and heparin Warfarin and heparin are anticoagulants (anti-clotting medicine). They interfere
Why eye tests are important Vision tests for children
Vision tests for childrenRoutine eye testsoffered soon after birth can detect some eye problems immediately, and tests offered later on can help identify any problems that were missed or develop asyour childgets older. Children may not realise they have a vision problem, so without routine tests there is a riskthat anyproblems could go undiagnosed for months or years.
Introduction Roseola
RoseolaRoseola is a common viral infection that usually affects babies and toddlers. It typically causes a fever and a spotty rashfor afew days. While the rash may look alarming, roseolatends tobemild and you can normally look after your child at home. They'll usuallyrecover within a week. Roseolacan also affect older children and adults, but this is