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Treatment for SARS SARS
SARSThere's currently no cure for SARS, but research to find a vaccine is ongoing. A person suspected of having SARS should be admitted to hospital immediately and kept in isolation under close observation. Treatment is mainlysupportive, and may include: assisting with breathing using a ventilator to deliver oxygen antibiotics to treat bacteria
Causes of scabies Scabies
ScabiesScabies is a skin condition caused by the parasite Sarcoptes scabiei. The intense itching associated with scabies is thought to be caused by the immune system reacting to the mites and their saliva, eggs and faeces. The scabies mite life cycle A scabies infestation starts when a female mite burrows into your skin. Male mites move between
Exercises for sciatica Sciatica
SciaticaAim to do these exercises every day, along with other activities like walking, swimming or yoga. Your pain should start to ease within 2 weeks and will usually pass in about 4 to 6 weeks. See a GP if: your pain doesn't improve within a few weeks you experience severe pain while trying any of these exercises Knee to chest stretch Start position:
Outlook Sarcoidosis
SarcoidosisSymptoms of sarcoidosis may come and go, andcan usually be managed with over-the-counter painkillers so theydon't affect everyday life.Most people with the condition find their symptoms have disappeared withina fewyears of their diagnosis. For some people with sarcoidosis, the condition slowly gets worse over time and they end up with organ
What causes Kaposi's sarcoma? Sarcoma, Kaposi's
Sarcoma, Kaposi'sKaposi's sarcoma is caused by a virus called the human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8), also known as the Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV). This virus is thought to bespread during sex, through saliva, or from a mother to her baby during birth.HHV-8 is a relatively common virus and the vast majority of people who have it will not develop
Where do they form? Salivary stones
Salivary stonesMost salivary gland stones form in one of the submandibular glands you have two of these glands (one on each side) under the bottom of your mouth. The stone becomes lodged in the duct running from the submandibular gland underneath the tongue. Saliva is also produced in the parotid glands just below and in front of your ears, and in the
How do you treat salmonella? Salmonella infection
Salmonella infectionIt is important to drink plenty of fluids as diarrhoea or vomiting can lead to dehydration and you can lose important sugars and minerals from your body. Your doctor may recommend a rehydration solution, available from your pharmacist. Sometimes severe cases are treated with antibiotics. If you are given antibiotics, it is essential that you
Outlook for soft tissue sarcomas Soft tissue sarcoma
Soft tissue sarcomaThe outlook for a soft tissue sarcoma mostly depends on the type of sarcoma it is, how likely it is to spread (the grade) and how far it has already spread (the stage) by the time it's diagnosed. If it's detected at an early stage or is a low grade tumour and it can be removed during surgery, a cure is usually possible. However larger, higher
Introduction Salivary stones
Salivary stonesSalivaconstantly flows from the salivary glands in your mouth. Sometimes,the chemicals in saliva can crystalise to form atiny stone. Salivary gland stones ('salivary calculi') can become lodged in the duct (tube) leading from the salivary gland, blocking the flow of saliva into the mouth. This cancause swelling and pain in the gland. The stones
Introduction Self-harm
Self-harmSelf-harm is when somebody intentionally damages or injures their body. It's usually away of coping with or expressing overwhelming emotional distress. Sometimes when people self-harm, theyfeel on some level that they intend to die. Over half of people who die by Euthanasia and assisted suicide have a history of self-harm. However, the