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Diagnosing glue ear Otitis media with effusion (OME)
Otitis media with effusion (OME)A diagnosis of glue ear can usually be confirmed by using an instrument called an otoscope. An otoscope is a small hand-held device that has a magnifying glass and a light source at the end. It's used to study the inside of the ear and can detect signs that usually indicate fluid inside the middle ear. These include: the ear drumbeing pulled
Treating glue ear Otitis media with effusion (OME)
Otitis media with effusion (OME)For the first three months after glue ear is diagnosed, it's likely that your child won't receive any treatment. However, your child's condition will be monitored by your GP. This is known as "active observation" or "watchful waiting". Treatment for glue ear isn't usually given during the first three months after diagnosis, because over half of
Diagnosis Goitre
GoitreIf you think you have a goitre, see your GP. They can examine your neck to see if there's any evidence of thyroid gland swelling and may request blood tests to check the function of your thyroid gland. Thyroid function test A thyroid function test is a type of Blood tests . A sample of your blood is taken and measured forlevelsof:
Complications of glandular fever Mononucleosis
MononucleosisMost people with glandular fever will recover in two or three weeks and won't experience any further problems. However, complications can develop in a few cases. Some of the main complications associated with the condition are described below. Prolonged fatigue More than1 in every 10 people with glandular fever will experience prolonged
Introduction Glaucoma
GlaucomaGlaucoma is an eye condition where theoptic nerve, which connects your eye to your brain,becomes damaged. It can lead to loss of vision if not detected and treated early on. It usually occurs when the fluid in the eye cannot drain properly, which increases the pressure inside the eye and puts pressure on the optic nerve. Glaucoma is a common
Symptoms Glaucoma
GlaucomaThere are several different types of glaucoma, which can have different symptoms, causes and treatments. The main types include: primary open angle glaucoma the most common typethat oftenhas few symptoms primary angle closure glaucoma a less common type that can cause sudden, severe symptoms secondary glaucoma an uncommon type caused by
Introduction Mononucleosis
MononucleosisGlandular fever is a type of viral infection that mostly affects young adults. It is also known asinfectious mononucleosis, or "mono". Common symptoms include: a high temperature (fever) a severely Strep throat swollen glands in the neck fatigue (extreme tiredness) While the symptoms of glandular fever can be very unpleasant, most of
Treating glandular fever Mononucleosis
MononucleosisThere is currently no cure for glandular fever, butthe symptoms should pass within afew weeks. There arethings you can doto help control your symptoms. Fluids It is important to drink plenty of fluids(preferably water or unsweetened fruit juice) to avoid Dehydration . Avoid alcohol, as this couldharm your liver, which may already be weakened
Symptoms of gonorrhoea Gonorrhoea
GonorrhoeaSymptoms of gonorrhoea usually develop within abouttwo weeksof being infected, although they sometimes don't appear until many months later. About1 in 10 infected men and half of infected women won't experience any obvious symptoms, which means the conditioncan go untreated for some time. Symptoms in women In women, symptoms of gonorrhoea can
Diagnosing gonorrhoea Gonorrhoea
GonorrhoeaThe only way to find out if you have gonorrhoea is to be tested. If you suspect gonorrhoea or any other sexually transmitted infection (STI) , it's important not to delay getting tested. It's possible to be tested within a few days of having sex, but you may be advised to wait up toa week. You can be tested even if you don't have any