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Causes of gout Gout
GoutGout is caused by small crystals forming in the joints, resulting in severe pain, tendernessand swelling. These crystals can grow when a waste product called uric acid starts to build up to high levels inthe body. Uric acid Uric acid is created when the body breaks down chemicals known as purines. If your kidneys don't filter out enough uric
Complications of gout Gout
GoutComplications of gout can include small lumps forming under the skin (tophi), joint damage and kidney stones. These are more likely to occur if gout is left untreated. Tophi Gout is caused by a chemical called uric acid forming small crystals in and around the joints. These crystals also oftenbuild upunder the skin and form small white or
Introduction Otitis media with effusion (OME)
Otitis media with effusion (OME)Glue ear is a common childhood condition where the middle ear becomes filled with fluid. The medical term for glue ear is otitis media with effusion (OME) . It's estimated thatone infivechildren around the age of two will be affected by glue ear at any given time, and about 8 in every 10 children will have had glue ear at least once by the time
Complications of glue ear Otitis media with effusion (OME)
Otitis media with effusion (OME)There are a number of complications your child may develop as a result of having glue ear or surgery to treat the condition. Many of these problems can either be treated or they improve quickly on their own. Delayed speech and language development Children with glue ear may experience some delay in their speech and language development,
Preventing rubella Rubella
RubellaThe best way to avoid catching rubella is to be immunised with the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine.TheMMR vaccine is part of the routine childhood immunisation programme.The firstdose is given to a child when they're one year old, with asecond booster dose given before the start of school, at3 years and4 months. Contact your GP if you're
Introduction Temporal arteritis
Temporal arteritisGiant cell arteritis (GCA) is a conditionin whichmediumand large arteries, usually in the head and neck, become inflamed. It's sometimes called temporal arteritis because the arteries around the temples are usually affected. The conditionis one of the most common types of inflammation of the arteries and veins (vasculitis). Symptoms of giant
Complications of giant cell arteritis Temporal arteritis
Temporal arteritisPeople with giant cell arteritis (GCA) can sometimes develop further problems associated with the condition. Visual loss Aroundone infive people with giant cell arteritis will experience some degree of Visual impairment . This can range from somevision lossin one eye to total blindness. Coming to terms with any degree ofsight losscan be
Introduction Gilbert's syndrome
Gilbert's syndromeIn Gilberts syndrome, slightly higher than normallevels of a substance called bilirubin build up in the blood. Bilirubin is a yellow substance found naturally in the blood. It forms as a by-productwhen old red blood cells are broken down.
What causes Gilberts syndrome? Gilbert's syndrome
Gilbert's syndromeGilberts syndrome is a genetic disorder that's hereditary (itruns in families). People with the syndrome have a faulty gene which causes the liver to have problems removing bilirubin from the blood. Normally, when red blood cells reach the end of their life (after about 120 days), haemoglobin the red pigment that carries oxygen in the blood
Complications of gonorrhoea Gonorrhoea
GonorrhoeaIf treated early, gonorrhoea is unlikely to lead to any complications or long-term problems. However, without treatment, it can spread to other parts of your body and cause serious problems. The more times you have gonorrhoea, the more likely you are to have complications. In women, gonorrhoea can spread to the reproductive organs and cause