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Causes of kyphosis Kyphosis
KyphosisKyphosis may be caused by poor posture during childhood or be the result of abnormally shaped vertebrae or developmental problems with the spine. The spine Your spine extends from your skull to your pelvis. It'smade up of 24 individual rectangular-shaped bones called vertebrae, which are stacked on top of one another. The vertebrae are
Diagnosing Huntington's disease Huntington's disease
Huntington's diseaseIf you have features of Huntington's disease, your GP will refer you to aclinician with specialist expertise inthe conditionif they feel further investigation is needed. Many areas have Huntington's disease management clinics with a range of specialists, including a neurologist (a doctor who specialises in conditions that affect the brain and
Diagnosing and treating a hookworm infection Hookworm infection
Hookworm infectionHookworm infections can be diagnosed by inspecting a stool sample under a microscope in a laboratory and looking for the eggs. If there's an infection, the number of eggs will be counted to see how severe it is. An infection can be treated with anthelmintic (anti-worm)medication, such as albendazole or mebendazole, which your GP can prescribe.
Introduction Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a treatment usedto relieve symptoms of the Testosterone deficiency (hypogonadism) . It replaces hormones that are at a lower level as you approach themenopause. This page covers: Benefits of HRT How to get started Who can take it Types of HRT Stopping HRT Risks and side effects
Introduction Respiratory distress syndrome, Neonatal
Respiratory distress syndrome, NeonatalNeonatal respiratory distress syndrome (NRDS) happens when a newborn baby's lungs aren't fully developed and they cannot provide enough oxygen. It usually affectspremature babies. NRDS is alsoknown as: hyaline membrane disease infant respiratory distress syndrome newborn respiratory distress syndrome surfactant deficiency lung disease
Introduction Trophoblastic disease
Trophoblastic diseaseA molar pregnancy is an unsuccessful pregnancy, where the placenta and foetus do not form properly, and a baby does not develop. What happens In a normal pregnancy, the placenta provides nourishment tothe developing baby and removes waste products. The placenta is made up of millions of cells known as trophoblastic cells. In a molar pregnancy,
Getting pregnant again Trophoblastic disease
Trophoblastic diseaseIt is recommended that you do not get pregnant again until you complete your hCG hormone monitoring, following a molar pregnancy. This normally happens within a few months, but in some cases can take up to a year. Your medical team will discuss this with you. Most women who have chemotherapy treatment for persistent trophoblastic disease will
Treatment Hydrocephalus
HydrocephalusHydrocephalus(fluid on the brain)is treated with surgery. Babies born with hydrocephalus (congenital) and adults or children who develop it(acquired) usually need prompt treatment to reduce the pressure on their brain.If hydrocephalus isn't treated, the increasein pressure will cause brain damage.Both congenital and acquired hydrocephalus are
Causes of joint hypermobility Joint hypermobility
Joint hypermobilityT here are four factors that may contribute to joint hypermobility. These are: the structure of your collagen (a type of protein found in some types of tissue) the shape of the ends of your bones your muscle tone your sense of your joint movements (proprioception) These are explained in more detail below. Collagen structure Collagen is
Is it safe? Homeopathy
HomeopathyHomeopathic remedies are generally safe and the risk of a serious adverse side effect arising from taking these remedies is thought to be small. Some homeopathic remedies may contain substances that are not safe, or that interfere with the action of other medicines. You should talk to your GP before stopping any treatment prescribed by a doctor or