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What causes irritable hip? Irritable hip
Irritable hipThe conditiondevelops when the lining that covers the hip joint (the synovial membrane) becomes irritated and inflamed, although the cause of inflammation is unclear. Some cases of irritable hip occurfollowing a viral infection in the chest, throat or digestive system. Many experts think the synovial membrane in the hip becomes inflamed as a
Who is affected? Irritable hip
Irritable hipIrritable hip can affect boys and girls of any age, but is most common between the age of four and10 years old. The condition affects twice as many boys than girls.
Is it serious? Irritable hip
Irritable hipAs a parent, it can be very worrying if your child is diagnosed with irritable hip and is struggling to walk. However, the condition is usually short-lived. Most cases don't require specific treatment, because the pain usually passes within two weeks. A small number of children with irritable hip go on to have further episodes. However, these
'Things have moved on a lot since I was diagnosed with HIV' HIV and AIDS
HIV and AIDSMichael Edwards contractedHIV in 1990. He's now in his60s and is still working and leading a healthy life.The first sign was a bad dose of flu. Like me, my GP is gay and he suspected that I had contracted HIV. I flew down to St Marys Hospital and had a test, whichwas positive. Unusually, I contracted HIV through oral sex, probably because I had
Introduction Hyperglycaemia
HyperglycaemiaHyperglycaemia is the medical term for a high blood sugar (glucose) level. It's a common problem for people with diabetes . It can affect people with Type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes , as well as pregnant women with gestational diabetes . It can occasionally affect people who don't have diabetes, but usually only people who are seriously
Ishyperglycaemia serious? Hyperglycaemia
HyperglycaemiaThe aim of diabetes treatment is to keep blood sugar levels as near to normal as possible. But if you have diabetes, no matter how careful you are, you're likely to experience hyperglycaemia at some point. It's important to be able to recognise and treat hyperglycaemia, as it can lead to serious health problems if left untreated. Occasional mild
Oxygen concentrator machine Oxygen treatment, home
Oxygen treatment, homeAn oxygen concentrator machine is suitable if youwould benefit from having oxygen for many hours a day, including while you're asleep.It ensures you have a source of oxygen that never runs out. An oxygen concentrator is a machine that's about75cm (two-and-a-half feet) high andplugs into your electrical socket. It filters oxygen from the air in
Portable (ambulatory) oxygen Oxygen treatment, home
Oxygen treatment, homeTalk toyour specialist if youd like a small, portable cylinder so you can take oxygen outside your home. Youll need to be fully assessed to see whether portable oxygen (also known as ambulatory oxygen therapy) is likely to be helpful. Portable oxygen isn't recommended if you have heart failure or if you smoke. Portable cylinderscan provide
Causes of herpes simplex eye infections Herpes simplex eye infections
Herpes simplex eye infectionsHerpes simplex eye infectionsusually occur when a previous infection with the virus reactivates and spreads to the eye. Nearly everyone isexposed to theherpes simplex virus during childhood. Most people won't notice this because there are often no symptoms. But afterwards the virus will remain inactive in the body. In some people, the viruscan
Possible complications Herpes simplex eye infections
Herpes simplex eye infectionsHerpes simplex eye infections don't usually cause further problems if they're treated promptly, but about one in five cases are more serious and carry a higher risk of complications. These can include: scarring of your cornea(the front of your eye) this can cause permanent blurred vision and may require a cornea transplant (an operation to