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Diagnosing diverticular disease and diverticulitis Diverticular disease and diverticulitis
Diverticular disease and diverticulitisDiverticular disease can be difficult to diagnose from the symptoms, alone because there are other conditions that cause similar symptoms, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) . As a first step, your GP may recommend blood tests to rule out other conditions such as coeliac disease (a condition caused by an abnormal immune response to
Have I dislocated my shoulder? Shoulder dislocation
Shoulder dislocationIn most cases of dislocated shoulder, the ball part of the joint pops out in front of the shoulder socket. This is usually obvious because: you won't be able to move your arm and it will be very painful your shoulder will suddenly look square rather than round you may be able to see a lump or bulge (the top of the arm bone) under the skin in
Dislocating your shoulder again Shoulder dislocation
Shoulder dislocationThe chances of dislocating your shoulder again will depend on your age and how well the tissues surrounding the joint healed the first time. It can help if the torn tissues were surgically repaired after the dislocated shoulder was put back in place. However, subsequent dislocations do sometimes occur, particularly in people younger than25 and
Symptoms of dysarthria Dysarthria (difficulty speaking)
Dysarthria (difficulty speaking)A child or adultwith dysarthria may have: slurred, nasal-sounding or breathy speech a strained and hoarse voice excessively loud or quiet speech problems speaking in a regular rhythm, with frequent hesitations "gurgly"-sounding or monotone speech difficulty with tongue and lip movements difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) , which may lead to
Living with Down's syndrome Trisomy 21
Trisomy 21Having Down's syndrome, or having a child with the condition, can be challenging at times. But with help and support, most people are able to have healthy, active andmore independent lives. Emotional impact In some cases, it may not be apparenta baby has Down's syndrome until after they are born. Giving birth can be exciting, scary and
Complications of Down's syndrome Trisomy 21
Trisomy 21Some children with Down's syndrome have very few health problems as a result of their condition. Otherswill experience severalof the more common health conditions and will need extra medical care and attention. Your child will usually need to be checked by a paediatrician more often than other children to pick up developing problems as early as
'I'm going to celebrate what she can achieve' Trisomy 21
Trisomy 21Richard Davis's daughter, Victoria,was born with Down's syndrome. He talks about the impactthe condition hashad onher andtheir family life."We didn't know anything about Down's syndrome when Victoria was born. We now know it'sthe most common chromosome disorder."The people I've met who have Down's syndromeare able towalk, talk, dress themselves
Symptoms of dyslexia Dyslexia
DyslexiaThe signs and symptoms of dyslexia differ from person to person. Each individual with the condition will have a unique pattern of strengths and weaknesses.Some of the most common signs of dyslexia are outlined below.Preschool childrenIn some cases, it's possible to detect symptoms of dyslexia before a child starts school. Symptoms can include:
Introduction Periods, painful
Periods, painfulPeriod pain is common and a normal part of your menstrual cycle. Most women experience it at some point in their lives. It's usually felt as painful muscle cramps inthe tummy, which can spread tothe back and thighs. The pain sometimes comes in intense spasms, while at other times it may be dull but more constant. Itmay also vary with each
What causes period pain? Periods, painful
Periods, painfulPeriod pain occurs when the muscular wall of the womb tightens (contracts). Mild contractions continually pass through your womb, but they're usually so mild that most women can't feel them. During your period, the wall of the womb starts to contract more vigorously to encourage the womb lining to shed away as part of your monthly period. When