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You'll be offered a screening test for Patau's syndrome as well as Down's syndrome (trisomy 21) and Edwards' syndrome (trisomy 18) from 10-14 weeks of pregnancy. The test assesses your chances of having a baby with these syndromes. The screening test offered at 10-14 weeks of pregnancy is called the combined test because it involves a blood
Both parents will need to have their chromosomes analysed if their baby is affected by Patau's syndrome caused by a chromosomal translocation. Genetic testing is carried out to help parents plan for future pregnancies, rather than as part of the decision making process for the current pregnancy. The test results will allow a more accurate
There are several self-help techniques you can use to help treat the symptoms of panic disorder yourself. Some of these techniques are listed below. Stay where you are If possible, you should stay where you are during a panic attack. The attack could last up to an hour, so you may need to pull over and park where it's safe to do so if you're
Claire Ledger had her first panic attack while shopping in her local high street. Claire, 26, was unable to explain the experience. She initially believed that it may have had something to do with where she was, so she stopped going there and began toshop elsewhere. When she had a similar attack in another location, she stopped going there too.
A pancreas transplant is an operation to treat diabetes by replacing the need for insulin with a healthy insulin-producing pancreas from a donor who has recently died. The pancreas is an organ in the abdomen that produces both digestive juices and hormones, such as insulin, that help the body break down food and turn it into energy. A pancreas
It is important for physicians to record a thorough history of the condition. Because complaining of a stomach ache is a very broad complaint, the physician must ask further questions in order to summarize all the symptoms carefully and thoroughly. This helps the physician consider the appropriate disease which may be ailing the patient and
Pericarditis is swelling of the pericardium, which is the fluid-filled sac surrounding your heart. The main symptom of pericarditis is Chest pain . This can be a sudden, sharp and stabbing pain behind your breastbone or more of a dull ache. The painisoftenworse when lying down orbreathing in, and better when sitting up. Pericarditis is not
Sometimes, pins and needles can occur over a long period of time. It can be a sign of a wide range of health conditions, including: diabetes a condition in whichthere is too much glucose in the blood. acompressed ulnar nerve the ulnar nerve starts in yourneck and runs down the inside of your upper arm to yourelbow, then down to the little
Most cases of pins and needles are temporary and the sensation disappears afterthe pressure istaken off the affected area. See your GPif you constantlyhave pins and needles or ifit keeps coming back. It may be a sign of a more serious underlying health condition. Treatment for chronic pins and needles depends on the cause. For example, if it's
Long-lastingpins and needles may also be caused by: a condition that damages the nervous systemsuch as a stroke , multiple sclerosis or in extremely rare cases, a brain tumour exposure to toxic substancessuch as lead or radiation certain types of medicationsuch as HIV medication, medication to prevent seizures (anticonvulsants), orsome