5538 articles for *
Common causes of swollen glands Swollen glands
Swollen glandsSwollen glands are usually caused by a relatively minor viral or bacterial infection, including: a Cold tonsillitis glandular fever a throat infection an ear infection a dental abscess cellulitis (a skin infection) The glands inthe affected areawill often become suddenly tender or painful. You may also have additional symptoms,
What to do if you're sunburnt Sunburn
SunburnIf you or your child has sunburn, you should get out of the sun as soon as possible head indoors or into a shady area. You can usually treat mild sunburn at home, although there are some circumstances where you should seek medical advice (see below). The following advice may help to relieve your symptoms until your skin heals: Cool the skin by
Advice for babies and children Sunburn
SunburnChildren aged under six months should be kept out of direct strong sunlight. From March to October in the UK, children should: cover up with suitable clothing spend time in the shade (particularly from 11am to 3pm) wear at least SPF15 sunscreen To ensure they get enough vitamin D, children aged under five are advised to take vitamin D
Complications of tick-borne encephalitis Tick-borne encephalitis
Tick-borne encephalitisIt's estimated that more than one in every 10 people with tick-borne encephalitis will develop long-termor permanent complications as a result of the infection. Complicationsthat can occur include: memory problems personality and behavioural changes speech and language problems ( Aphasia ) epilepsy a condition that affects the brain and
Symptoms Tics
TicsTics are uncontrolled body movements or sounds. There are many different types of tic.Some people may only have one type, while others may have several. Some of the more common typesof ticare described below. Movement tics Tics that result inbody movements are known as "motor tics". Common examples include: blinking or twitchingthe eyes
Diagnosing tinnitus Tinnitus
TinnitusYou should see your GP if you have a problem with your hearing, such as hearing ringing or buzzing sounds. They will ask you some questions about your symptoms, such as: Does the soundcome and go, oris itcontinuous? Does the problem affect one or both ears? Isthe problem having an impact on your everyday life? Have you noticed any
Treating tinnitus Tinnitus
TinnitusThere's not usually a quick fix for tinnitus, but it will often improve gradually over time. A number of treatments are available to help you cope. If your tinnitus is caused by an underlying health condition, treating the condition will help stop or reduce the sounds you hear. For example, if your tinnitus is caused by an Earwax build-up ,
Treating tonsillitis Tonsillitis
TonsillitisThere's no specific treatment for tonsillitis and most cases get better within a week without treatment. While waiting for the infection to clear up, there are a number of things you can do to help relieve your symptoms (see below). If your child has tonsillitis, make sure they have plenty to eat and drink, even if they find it painful to
Introduction Tenosynovitis
TenosynovitisTendons are strong bands or cords of tissue that attach muscle to bone. They help move the bones and joints when muscles contract. The main types oftendon injury are: tendonitis inflammation ofa tendon tendinopathy the gradual deterioration of a tendon tenosynovitis inflammation of the protective sheath that surroundsa tendon tendon
WhatTENS isused for Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)TENS may be able to help reduce pain and muscle spasms caused by a wide range of conditions including: Arthritis period pain knee pain neck pain back pain sports injuries It's also sometimes used as a method of pain relief during labour .