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Introduction Delirium (acute confusion)
Delirium (acute confusion)Being in a state of confusionmeans not being able to think clearly or quickly, feeling disorientated, and struggling to pay attention, make decisions, or remember things. A simple test for confusion is to ask the persontheir name, age and today's date, and see if they seem unsure or answer incorrectly. It's understandable tofear the worst and
What to do if someone is showing signs of confusion Delirium (acute confusion)
Delirium (acute confusion)If the confusion has come on suddenly, take them to your nearest hospitalor call 999 for an ambulance, especially if they're showing other signs of illness such asa fever, or their skin or lips are turning blue . If the person is diabetic... If the person is diabetic, check their blood sugar level. You can check this if they have a testing
Symptoms Congenital heart disease
Congenital heart diseaseCongenital heart disease can have a range of symptoms, because the conditionrefers to several different types of heart defect. Generalsigns of congenital heart disease can include: excessive sweating extreme tiredness and fatigue poor feeding rapid heartbeat rapid breathing Shortness of breath chest pain a blue tinge to the skin (cyanosis)
Treatment Congenital heart disease
Congenital heart diseaseTreatment for congenital heart disease depends on the specific defect you or your child has. Mild heart defects don't usually need to be treated, although it's likely that you'll have regular check-ups to monitor your health. More severe heart defects usually require surgery and long-term monitoring of the heart throughout adult life by a
Complications of colds Cold
ColdColds usually clear up without causing any further problems. However, the infection can sometimes spread to your chest, ears or sinuses. Sinusitis Sinusitis is an infection of the small air-filled cavities inside the cheekbones and forehead. It develops in up to 1 in every 50 adults and older children who have a cold. Symptoms of sinusitis
Introduction Colic
ColicColic is thenameforexcessive, frequent crying ina baby who appears to be otherwise healthy. It's a common problem that affects up to one in five babies. Colictends tobegin when a baby is a few weeks old. It normally stops by four months of age, or by six months at the latest. Looking after a colicky baby can be very frustrating and distressing,
Treating colic Colic
ColicColic gets better on its own after a few months,although you may find thefollowing tipshelpful in the meantime.Comforting your babyThere is no "best" wayto comfort your baby. Different babies respond to different methods, so you may have to see what works best for you.The following suggestions mayhelp: Holding your baby during a crying episode can
Types of compartment syndrome Compartment syndrome
Compartment syndromeThere are two main types of compartment syndrome: acute compartment syndrome and chronic (also called exertional) compartment syndrome. Acute compartment syndrome: happens suddenly, usually after a fracture or severe injury is a medical emergency and requires urgent treatment canlead topermanent muscle damage if not treated quickly
Diagnosis CRPS
CRPSThere's no single test for complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). It's usually diagnosed by ruling out other conditions that have similar symptoms. Some of thetests you may have to rule out other conditions can include: blood teststo rule out an underlying infection orrheumatoid arthritis amagnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanto rule out
Treatment CRPS
CRPSThere's no known cure for complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), but a combination of physical treatments, medication and psychological support can help manage the symptoms.It's estimated that around 85% of people with CRPS slowly experience a substantialreduction in their pain andsome of their symptoms over the first two years after the condition