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Treating double vision Double vision
Double visionIf you have double vision, your treatment will depend on whether you have double vision in one eye (monocular) or both eyes (binocular), and the underlying cause.Underlying conditions may be treated separately.Most children over the age of 12 are able to wear contact lenses.Corrective lenses compensate for the uneven curve of the cornea so the
Preventing diabetic ketoacidosis Diabetic ketoacidosis
Diabetic ketoacidosisIf you've been diagnosed with diabetes, it's very important that you follow all recommendations regarding diet, medication, insulin therapy and self-testing to help prevent diabetic ketoacidosis.You should also take extra precautions while you're ill, because illness can cause your blood sugar level to rise or fall to dangerous levels.What to
Treating diabetic retinopathy Diabetic retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathyDiabetic retinopathy usually only requires specific treatment when it reaches an advanced stage and there's a risk to your vision. It'stypically offered if diabetic eye screening detects stage three (proliferative) retinopathy, or if you have symptoms caused by diabetic maculopathy. At all stages, managing your diabetes is crucial. Read about
Causes of insomnia Insomnia
InsomniaInsomnia can be triggered by a number of possible factors, including worry and stress, underlying health conditions, and alcohol or drug use. Sometimes it's not possible to identify a clear cause. Stress and anxiety Some people develop insomnia after a stressful event, such as a bereavement, problems at work, or financial difficulties. The
What causesdysarthria? Dysarthria (difficulty speaking)
Dysarthria (difficulty speaking)The muscles used for speech are controlled by the brain and nervous system. Dysarthria can develop if either of theseis damaged in some way. Dysarthria can either be: developmental when it occursas a result of brain damage before or during birth, such as in cerebral palsy acquired when itoccursasthe result of brain changes later in life,
Diagnosing dysarthria Dysarthria (difficulty speaking)
Dysarthria (difficulty speaking)Speech and language therapists can carry out an assessment to determine the extent of the speech problem. They may ask you or your childto: make different sounds talkabout a familiar topic count numbers or recite days of the week read a passage aloud Thetherapist may also want to examine the movement of the muscles in the mouth and voice
Treating dysarthria Dysarthria (difficulty speaking)
Dysarthria (difficulty speaking)A speech and language therapist will work as part of a team of healthcare professionals that includes people from the health, social and voluntary sector. The therapist willtry to improve and maximise your or your child's ability to talk. They'll help you find different ways of communicating, and will assist you and your family in adapting toyour
Symptoms of diphtheria Diphtheria
DiphtheriaThe symptoms of diphtheria usually begin two to seven days after you become infected. The time it takes for symptoms to develop is called the incubation period. If you have diphtheria, a grey-white coating (membrane) can develop inside your throat. It covers the back of your throat and tonsils, and can obstruct your breathing. Symptoms of
Treating diphtheria Diphtheria
DiphtheriaIf diphtheria is suspected, you will be immediately admitted to an isolation ward in hospital to stop the infection spreading to other people. If the grey-white membrane is making it difficult for you to breathe, some or all of it will be removed. A diphtheria infection is treated using two types of medication: Penicillin to kill the
Diagnosing a tapeworm infection Tapeworm infections
Tapeworm infectionsIf you see what you think are tapeworm segments, eggs or larvae in your stools, speak to your GP. Infection with an adult tapeworm is diagnosed by finding eggs, larvae or segments from the tapeworm in your stools (poo). If the pork or beef tapeworm has caused the infection, any segments in your stool may be moving. If you see what you