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How to find out if you have PIP implants PIP implants
PIP implantsYou may havebeen givendetails about your breast implants when they were fitted. This will ofteninclude information aboutthe manufacturer of your implants. If you don't have these details, you can ask for them from the clinic or hospital where the implantswere fitted. The medical notes kept by your GP may also include this information. Most women
Treatments for a sore throat Sore throat
Sore throatThe following measures can often help soothe a sore throat: take Painkillers, ibuprofen or paracetamol paracetamol is better for children and for people who can't take ibuprofen (note that children under 16 should never take aspirin ) drink plenty of cool or warm fluids,and avoid very hot drinks eatcool, soft foods avoid smoking and smoky
Symptoms of PKU Phenylketonuria
PhenylketonuriaPKU doesn't usually cause any symptoms if treatment is started early. Without treatment, PKU can damage the brain and nervous system, whichcanlead to learning disabilities. Other symptoms of untreated PKU include: behavioural difficulties such as frequent temper tantrums and episodes of self-harm fairer skin, hair and eyes than siblings
Stopping the infection spreading Whooping cough
Whooping coughIf you or your child are taking antibiotics for whooping cough, you need to be careful not to spread the infection to others. Stay away from nursery, schoolor work until48 hours from the start of antibiotic treatment or three weeks after the coughing bouts started (whichever is sooner). Cover your or your child's mouth and nose with a tissue
Vaccinations for whooping cough Whooping cough
Whooping coughThere are three routine vaccinations that can protect babies and children from whooping cough: the whooping cough vaccine in pregnancy this can protect your baby during the first few weeks of life;the best time to have it is soon after the 20th week of your pregnancy the 5-in-1 vaccine offered to babies at 8,12 and 16 weeks of age
Causes of phobias Phobias
PhobiasA phobia can develop during childhood, adolescence or early adulthood. They're often linked to a frightening event or stressful situation. However, it's not always clear why some phobias occur. Specific or simple phobias Specific or simple phobias, such as a fear of heights (acrophobia), usually develop during childhood. Simple phobias can
Symptoms of a pilonidal sinus Pilonidal sinus
Pilonidal sinusA pilonidal sinus is a small holeor channel in the skin thatusually occurs at the top of the cleft between your buttocks. It may not cause any noticeable symptoms unless it becomes infected. Pilonidal sinuses have also been known to develop on the belly button or between fingers. In many cases, there is more than one channel. Ifthe sinus
Symptoms of peritonitis Peritonitis
PeritonitisAbdominal (tummy) pain is one of the main symptoms of peritonitis. This usually begins as a sudden ache that develops into a severe pain. Other possible symptoms include: feeling sick (nausea) vomiting lack of appetite chills a high temperature (fever) of 38C (100.4F) or above rapid heartbeat not passing any urine or passing less than
What are the symptoms? Superficial thrombophlebitis
Superficial thrombophlebitisSuperficial thrombophlebitis results in painful, hard lumps underneath the skin and redness of the overlying skin. This is usually on the lower leg, although it can occasionally affect surface veins in the arms,penis or breast.
Causes of pneumococcal infections Pneumococcal infections
Pneumococcal infectionsThere are more than 90 different strains of S. pneumoniae, and some are much more likely to cause serious infection (virulent) than others. Some strains can be easily killed by the immune system, while othersare resistant and likely to cause a more serious infection. It's thought that between eight and 10 strains are responsible fortwo-thirds