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Diagnosing Reye's syndrome Reye's syndrome
Reye's syndromeAs Reye's syndrome is so rare, other conditions that can cause similar symptoms need to be ruled out. These include: meningitis inflammation of the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord encephalitis inflammation of the brain inherited metabolic disorders conditions, such as medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase
Preventing Reye's syndrome Reye's syndrome
Reye's syndromeBecauseofthe possible link between aspirin and Reye's syndrome, aspirin should only be given to children under 16 on the advice of a doctor when it's felt the potential benefits outweigh the risks. Children under 16 should also not take any products containing: acetylsalicylic acid acetylsalicylate salicylic acid salicylate salicylate salts
Introduction RTIs (respiratory tract infections)
RTIs (respiratory tract infections)Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are any infection of the sinuses, throat, airways orlungs. They're usually caused by viruses, but can be caused by bacteria. RTIsare thought to be one of the main reasons why people visit their GP or pharmacist. The Cold is the most widespread RTI. Healthcare professionals generally make a distinction
How respiratory infections spread RTIs (respiratory tract infections)
RTIs (respiratory tract infections)RTIs can spread in several ways. If you have an infection such as a cold, tiny droplets of fluid containing the cold virus are launched into the air whenever you sneeze or cough . If these are breathed in by someone else, they may also become infected. Infections can also be spread through indirect contact. For example, if you have a cold and you
Symptoms Schizophrenia
SchizophreniaSchizophrenia changes how a personthinks and behaves. The conditionmay develop slowly. The first signs can be hard to identify as they often develop during the teenage years. Symptomssuch as becoming socially withdrawn and unresponsive or changes in sleeping patterns can be mistaken for an adolescent "phase". People often have episodes of
Causes Schizophrenia
SchizophreniaThe exact causes of schizophrenia are unknown. Research suggests a combination of physical, genetic, psychological and environmental factors can make a person more likely to develop the condition.Some people may be prone to schizophrenia, and a stressful or emotional life event might trigger a psychotic episode. However, it's not known why some
Introduction Scarlet fever
Scarlet feverScarlet fever is a bacterial illness that mainly affects children. Itcauses a distinctive pink-red rash. The illness is caused by Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria, also known as Streptococcal infections , which are found on the skin and in the throat. Generally, scarlet fever is much less common than it used to be but in recent years there
Complications of scarlet fever Scarlet fever
Scarlet feverMostcases of scarlet fever don't cause complications, particularly ifthe condition is properly treated. In the early stages, there's a small risk of: an Otitis media a throat abscess (painful collection of pus) sinusitis (inflammation of the sinuses) pneumonia (inflammation of the lungs) Very rare complications that can occur at a
Causes ofscleroderma Scleroderma
SclerodermaNormally, the body'simmune system fights off any germs that infect the body. It responds like thisto anything in the body it doesn't recognise, and settles down when the infection has been cleared. It's thought scleroderma occurs because part of the immune system has become overactive and out of control. Thisleads tocells in the connective tissue
Introduction Scoliosis
ScoliosisScoliosis isthe abnormal twisting and curvature of the spine. It is usually first noticed by a change in appearance of the back. Typical signs include: a visibly curved spine one shoulder being higher than the other one shoulder or hip being more prominent than the other clothes not hanging properly a prominent ribcage a difference in