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Diagnosing Stevens-Johnson syndrome Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Stevens-Johnson syndromeStevens-Johnson syndrome should be diagnosed by a dermatologist (skin specialist). A diagnosis is often based on a combination of your: symptoms physical examination medical history (including any medication you've recently taken) To confirm the diagnosis, a small sample of skin may be removed (biopsy) so that it can be tested in a
What causes stretch marks? Stria
StriaStretch marks are caused when the skin rapidly stretches as a result of sudden growth or weight gain. The stretching causes themiddle layer of skin (dermis) to tear, allowing the deeper skin layers to show through, forming stretch marks. The dermiscontains strong, inter-connected fibres thatallow your skin to stretch as your body grows. However,
Symptoms ofspondylolisthesis Spondylolisthesis
SpondylolisthesisMany peoplemay not realise they have spondylolisthesis because it doesn't always cause symptoms. Symptoms can include: lower back pain which is usually worse during activity and when standing, and is often relieved by lying down pain, numbness or a tingling sensation radiating from your lower back down your legs (sciatica) this occurs if the
Introduction Stria
StriaStretch marks are narrow streaks orlines that occur on the surface of the skin. Doctors often refer to stretch marks as stria, striae or during pregnancy striae gravidarum. Stretch marks are often red or purple to start with, before gradually fading to a silvery-white colour. They're usually long and thin. This topic covers: Stria
What types of stroke are there? Stroke
Stroke1. Brain Stroke of the Ischemic Type 1.1. Cerebral ischemic insult A cerebral ischemic insult is caused by the presence of a thrombus in blood vessel in the brain. Usually, the thrombus is formed in patients who exhibit arterial disorders, often in patients with damages caused by cerebral atherosclerosis. Large white atheroma plaques are formed in
What are the causes of TIA (Transitory Ischemia)? Stroke
StrokeThe causes of Transitory Ischemia include: A blood clot The narrowing of blood vessels in the brain Diabetes High cholesterol levels Risk factors for a Transitory Ischemia include: Blood cell diseases Diabetes Atrial fibrillation Being over the age of 40 Being overweight Having a family history of this disease Having previous history of a blood
Introduction Tuberculosis (TB)
Tuberculosis (TB)Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection spread through inhaling tiny droplets from the coughs or sneezes of an infected person. It mainly affects the lungs, but it can affect any part of the body, including the tummy (abdomen) glands, bones and nervous system. TB is a serious condition, but it can be cured if it's treated with the right
Symptoms Tuberculosis (TB)
Tuberculosis (TB)The symptoms of tuberculosis (TB) vary depending on which part of the body is affected. TB disease usually develops slowly, and it may take several weeks for you to become aware that you're unwell. Your symptoms might not begin until months or even years after you were initially infected. Sometimes the infection doesn't cause any
Symptoms of a tendon injury Tenosynovitis
TenosynovitisThe main symptom of a tendon injury is pain in the affected tendon, which will usually get worse when you move it. Other symptoms can include: stiffness, which is oftenworse in the morning weakness in the affected area or being unable to move a joint swelling, sometimes with heat or redness a sensation that the tendon is grating or
Symptoms of Tay-Sachs disease Tay-Sachs disease
Tay-Sachs diseaseIn the most common form of Tay-Sachs disease,classic infantile Tay-Sachs disease, a babywill develop normally until they're around three to six months old. One of the first noticeablesigns ofthe conditionis the appearance of ared dot at the back of their eyes. You may also notice that their vision seems poor, or that they're excessively startled