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Treating psoriatic arthritis Psoriatic arthritis
Psoriatic arthritisThe main aims of treatment will be to relieve your symptoms, slow the progression of the condition and improve your quality of life. For most people, this involves trying a number of different medications, some of which can also treat the psoriasis. Ideally, you should take one medication to treat both your psoriasis andpsoriatic arthritis
Treatments for dandruff Dandruff
DandruffThe main treatment for dandruff is anti-dandruff shampoo. There are a number of types available to buy from supermarkets orpharmacies. Look for shampoo containing one of the following ingredients: zinc pyrithione salicylic acid selenium sulphide (or selenium sulfide) ketoconazole coal tar Make sure you read the instructions that come with
Preventing hearing loss Hearing impairment
Hearing impairmentThe ears are fragile structures that can be damaged in many ways,so it's not always possible to prevent hearing loss. The risk of your hearing being damaged by loud noises depends on how loud the noises are and how long you're exposed to them. Experts agree that continued exposure to noise at or above 85dB (similar to a lawn mower or loud
Patient story: "20 years ago, deaf people would have found it difficult to get into this sort of job." Hearing impairment
Hearing impairmentSusan is a community mental health nurse helping deaf people with mental illnesses. She talks about how attitudes to deafness have changed and says deafness need notstop you having a successful career.
Introduction Decongestant medication
Decongestant medicationDecongestants are a type of medicine that can provide short-term relief for a blocked or stuffy nose (nasal congestion). They can help ease the symptoms of conditions such as Cold and flu , hay fever and other allergic reactions , and sinusitis . They work byreducing the swelling of the blood vessels in your nose, which helps open upthe
Drug-induced thyroiditis Thyroiditis
ThyroiditisThyroiditis can also be triggered bymedications includinginterferon,amiodarone, lithiumand a class of drugs to treat certain cancers (which include sunitinib), if thesemedicinesdamage the thyroid gland. There may be symptoms ofan overactive thyroid gland or symptoms of an underactive thyroid gland , but these are usually short-lived and may get
Introduction Deafblindness
DeafblindnessDeafblindness is a combination of sight and hearing loss that affects a person's ability to communicate, access information and get around . It's also sometimes called "dual sensory loss" or "multi-sensory impairment". A deafblind person won't usually be totally deaf and totally blind, but both senses will be reduced enough to cause
How is a diagnosis made? Cyclical vomiting syndrome
Cyclical vomiting syndromeA GPwill take their patient's family and medical history, and a full account of their symptoms. A child may be suspected to haveCVSif the following apply: they havehad at least five vomiting episodes, or three separate episodes over six months the episodes of nausea and vomiting last fromone hour to 10 days the episodes are similar each time
How should I manage a vomiting episode? Cyclical vomiting syndrome
Cyclical vomiting syndromeWhen a vomiting episode starts, it's a good idea to stay in bed in a dark, quiet room and take any medicines prescribed for this stage of the cycle. Keep taking small sips of fluid to prevent dehydration eitherwater, diluted squash, diluted fruit juice or semi-skimmed milk. Read about treating dehydration . After the vomiting attack has
Diagnosing hearing and vision problems Deafblindness
DeafblindnessDeafblindness may be detected soon after a baby is born, or after tests carried out later in life. Speak to your GP if you have any concerns about your or your child's hearing and/or vision at any point. If you're worried about a family member or friend, try to encourage them to speak to their GP. Newborn screening Ifyour baby is born