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Symptoms Maple syrup urine disease
Maple syrup urine diseaseSymptoms of MSUD usually appear within the first few days or weeks after birth. More general symptoms include: sweet-smelling urine and sweat poor feeding or loss of appetite weight loss Babies with MSUD may also have episodes known as a metabolic crisis,sometimes early in their life. Symptoms of a metabolic crisis include: lack of energy
Complications Meningitis
MeningitisMost people make a full recovery from meningitis, but it can sometimes cause serious, long-term problems and can be life threatening. This is why it's so important to get medical help as soon as possible if you think you or your child has symptoms of meningitis ,and why meningitis vaccinations are offered to certain groups. It's estimated up
'Courtney's condition didn't just suddenly improve' Meningitis
MeningitisTracey Chambers' daughter, Courtney, was diagnosed with meningitis septicaemia. She talks about the short-term and long-term effects of Courtney's illness. "Courtney woke me at 2am saying she had a pain in her left arm. I rubbed it and told her to go back to bed, but 10 minutes later she was moaning that her neck hurt. As I went to touch her, I
Introduction Menopause
MenopauseThe menopause is when a woman stops having Periods and is no longer able toget pregnant naturally. Periods usually start to become less frequent over a few months or years before they stop altogether. Sometimes they can stop suddenly. The menopauseis a natural part of ageing that usually occurs between 45 and 55 years of age, as a woman's
Treating symptoms of the menopause Menopause
MenopauseNot all womenwant treatment to relieve symptoms of the menopause , but treatments are available if you find the symptoms particularly troublesome. The main treatment for menopausal symptoms is hormone replacement therapy (HRT) , althoughother treatments are also available for some of the symptoms. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) HRT involves
'The night sweats really got to me' Menopause
MenopauseBarbara Hunt, a retired civil servant from Canterbury, Kent, has had many ups and downs with the menopause and HRT. "I was 51 when I had my first hot flush. My Periods had been erratic for six months, so I realised I was approaching the menopause. Then the flushes started with a vengeance. "My GP immediately suggested HRT. This was when it was
Somatisation Somatisation disorder
Somatisation disorderMany people have persistent physical complaints, such as dizziness or pain , that don't appear to be symptoms of a medical condition. These type of symptoms are sometimes known as"medically unexplained symptoms" or "functional symptoms" when they last for more than a few weeks, but doctors can't finda problem with the bodythat may be the cause.
Introduction Medicines information
Medicines informationAs medicines are a crucial part of medical treatment, it is important to have a good understanding of them. Howcan you get medicines? Some medicines are available from pharmacists or supermarkets, while others require a prescription from your GP or another healthcare professional. The availability of medicines depends on the level of
How is the safety of medicines regulated? Medicines information
Medicines informationAll medicineslicensed for use in the UK are strictly regulated to ensurethey are as safe as possible. The entire process of medicine development is controlled, and monitoring continues after medicines become widely available. In the UK, the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is the organisation that looks after the safety
What causes metatarsalgia? Metatarsalgia
MetatarsalgiaMetatarsalgia is usuallythe result of increased pressure on the ball of the foot. Some common causes of metatarsalgia include: badly fitting footwear high-heeled or restrictive shoes can force the ball of the foot into a small amount of space, which puts more pressure on that area high-impact sports sportslikerunning or tennis put extra