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Causes of peritonitis Peritonitis
PeritonitisPeritonitis occurs when the thin layer of tissue lining the tummy (peritoneum) becomes infected with bacteria or fungi. The infection can either develop directly in the peritoneum or spread from another part of the body. Infection of other parts of the body Most often, peritonitis is caused by an infection that spreads to the peritoneum from
When to get medical advice Whooping cough
Whooping coughSee your GP orcall NHS 111 if you or your child: have symptoms ofwhooping cough havehad a cough for more than three weeks have a cough that is particularly severe or is getting worse Call 999 or goto your nearest accident and emergency (A&E) department ifyou or your child: have significant breathing difficulties, such as long periods
Complications of whooping cough Whooping cough
Whooping coughBabies and young children under six months are usually most severely affected by whooping cough. They're at anincreased risk of: dehydration breathing difficulties weight loss pneumonia an infection of the lungs fits (seizures) kidney problems brain damage caused by a lack of oxygen reachingthe brain death although this is very rare
Risksand side effects of PDT Sonodynamic therapy (SDT)
Sonodynamic therapy (SDT)PDT is a very safe treatment,although the following side effects are common: a burning or stinging sensation while the light treatment is carried out this usually passes soon after the treatment finishes if the medication was injected, your skin or eyes being sensitive to sunlight and bright indoor lights for up to six weeks speak to your care
Introduction Trisomy 13
Trisomy 13Patau's syndrome is a rare, serious genetic disorder caused by having an additional copy of chromosome 13 in some or all of the body's cells. It's also called trisomy 13. Each cell normally contains 23 pairs of Genetics , which carry the genes you inherit from your parents. But a baby with Patau's syndrome has three copies of chromosome 13,
How are stomach ulcers treated? Stomach ulcers
Stomach ulcersTreating Stomach Ulcera Treatment using medication: Antibiotics to fight the H.pylori infection H2 blockers (ranitidine etc) Proton pump inhibitors (pantoprazole, omeprazole, esomeprazole etc) Antacids (sodium-bicarbonates, calcium carbonates, etc) Cytoprotective agents such as bismuth subsalicylate, etc Surgical treatment: Ulcers that
Why it happens Tinea versicolor
Tinea versicolorPityriasis versicolor is caused bya type of yeast called Malassezia. This yeast is found on the skin of over 90% of adults, where it normally lives without causing any problems. However, pityriasis versicolor candevelop if this yeast starts to multiply more than usual. Its not clear exactly why this happens in some people and not in others.
Introduction Plasma components
Plasma componentsPlasma is the fluid part of blood and makes up the bulk of the volume. It contains substances that can be used totreat a number of different conditions. Blood is made up of four separate components, which each perform a different function. They are: red blood cells - carry oxygen around the body and remove carbon dioxide white blood cells -
Introduction Plastic surgery
Plastic surgeryPlastic surgery is the branch of surgery specialising in repairing and reconstructing missing or damaged tissue and skin, usuallybecause of surgery, illness, injury or an abnormality present from birth. The main aim of plastic surgery is to restore the function of tissues and skin to as close to normal as possible. Improving the appearance of
How polycythaemia is diagnosed Polycythaemia
PolycythaemiaPolycythaemiacan bediagnosed by carrying out a blood test to check: the number of red blood cells in your blood ( red blood cell count ) the amount of space the red blood cells take up in the blood (haematocrit level) A high concentration of red blood cells suggests you have polycythaemia. Your GP may have ordereda blood test because you