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Am I at risk of NAFLD? Steatosis
SteatosisYou're at an increased risk of NAFLD if you: are obese or overweight particularly if you have a lot of fat around your waist (an "apple-like" body shape) have type 2 diabetes have high blood pressure have high cholesterol are over the age of 50 smoke However, NAFLD has been diagnosed in people without any of these risk factors,
What to do during a febrile seizure Febrile seizures
Febrile seizuresIf your child is having a febrile seizure, place them in the recovery position . Stay withyour childand try to make a note of how long the seizure lasts. Don't put anything into your child's mouth during a seizureincluding medication as there's a slight chance they might bite their tongue. Take your child to the nearest hospital or dial 999 for
Seeing a doctor Eye injuries
Eye injuriesIf you have a serious eye injury, you'll usually be seen by an eye specialist called an ophthalmologist or a specialist eye nurse. You'll be asked how the injury happened, your vision and eye movements will be checked, andthe eye willthen beexamined to determine how severe the injury is. If there's a foreign object in your eye, they may remove
Preventing eye injuries Eye injuries
Eye injuriesMany eye injuries are preventable if youtake appropriate safety precautionsduring leisure activities or workfor example, wearing eye protection when hammeringmetal and using power tools. You should also follow instructions on thesafe and hygienic use of contact lenses. Protecting your eyes at home and work Protecting your eyes in the sun
Complications of febrile seizures Febrile seizures
Febrile seizuresFebrile seizures have been linked to an increased risk of epilepsy , as well as other problems. Recent research findings may indicate a link between febrile seizures and sudden unexplained death in childhood (SUDC), possibly because of the connection between febrile seizures and epilepsy. But this link hasn't been proven and SUDC is incredibly
Treating frostbite Frostbite
FrostbiteTreatment for frostbite depends on the severity ofyour symptoms. Always seek medical attention if you think you or someone else has frostbite. Ifthe symptoms of frostbite are minor,call your GP or NHS 111 for advice. If the symptoms aresevere, go immediately to your nearest accident and emergency (A&E) department . If you're unable to
Treatment Onychomycosis
OnychomycosisTreatment may not be necessary in mild cases of fungal nail infection. For more severe or troublesome cases, antifungal medication may be recommended. A fungal nail infection is unlikely to get better without treatment, but if you're not bothered by it you might decide it's not worth treating because treatment can take a long time, may cause
Metabolic crisis Glutaric aciduria type 1 (GA1)
Glutaric aciduria type 1 (GA1)Children with GA1 may have episodes known as a metabolic crisis, sometimes early in their life. Symptoms of a metabolic crisis include: poor feeding or loss of appetite lack of energy abnormal movements vomiting irritability breathing difficulties Its important to get medical help immediately if your baby develops symptoms of a metabolic
Treating GA1 Glutaric aciduria type 1 (GA1)
Glutaric aciduria type 1 (GA1)Diet Children diagnosed with GA1 are referred to a specialist metabolic dietitian and given a low-protein diet. This is tailored to reduce the amount of amino acids your baby receives, especially lysine and tryptophan. High-protein foods need to be limited, including: meat fish cheese eggs pulses nuts Your dietitian will provide
Symptoms of generalised anxiety disorder Generalised anxiety disorder
Generalised anxiety disorderGeneralised anxiety disorder (GAD) can affect you both physically and mentally. How severe the symptoms are varies from person to person. Some people have only one or two symptoms, while others have many more. You should see your GP if anxiety is affecting your daily life or is causing you distress. Psychological symptoms of GAD GAD can cause