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Introduction Pruritus
PruritusItchy skin is usually just an annoying but temporary problem, and rarely indicates a serious underlying cause. But you should see your GP if your itch: is severe lasts for a long time keeps coming back is associated with other symptoms such as redness and swelling, or yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes (jaundice) is all over your
Who can have IVF? IVF
IVFIVF is only offered on the NHS if certain criteria are met. If you don't meet these criteria, you may need to pay for private treatment. NICE recommendations In 2013, theNational Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) published new fertility guidelines that made recommendations about who should have access to IVF treatment on the NHS in
Getting started IVF
IVFIf you're having problems getting pregnant, see your GP.They will look at your medical history andgive you a physical examination. They may also recommend some lifestyle changes to help fertility . Unless there are reasons that may put you at high risk of Infertility , such as cancer treatment, you'll usually only be considered for
Complications Type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetesIf diabetes isn't treated, it can lead to a number of different health problems. High glucose levels can damage blood vessels, nerves and organs. Even a mildly raised glucose level that doesn'tcause any symptoms can have damaging effects in the long term. Heart disease and stroke If you have diabetes, you're up to five times more likely to
"I thought everyone at school would think I was injecting drugs" Type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetesChandler Bennett was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in October 2004. She maintains a positive attitude to life, and has learned to manageher conditionby calculating the carbohydrates in her food and taking insulin."When I was diagnosed, my first thought was, 'Oh my God, why me?' I used to be terrified of injections, so that side of it completely
Causes of Japanese encephalitis Japanese encephalitis
Japanese encephalitisJapanese encephalitis is caused by a flavivirus, which can affect both humans and animals. The virus is passed from animals to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito.Pigs and wading birds are the main carriers of the Japanese encephalitis virus. A mosquito becomes infected after sucking the blood from an infected animal or bird. If you
Diagnosing jaundice in newborn babies Jaundice in newborns
Jaundice in newbornsYour baby will bechecked for jaundice within 72 hours of being born during the newborn physical examination. However, you should keep an eye out for signs of the conditionafter you return home asit cansometimes take up to a week to appear. When you're at home with your baby, you should look out for yellowing of their skin or the whites of their
Treating sea creature stings Stings, sea creatures
Stings, sea creaturesYou can treat some stings yourself using first aid . But if the symptoms are serious such as severe pain, swelling or difficulty breathing dial 999 to request an ambulance immediately. However, be careful not to burn your skin. This can be repeated if necessary. You can use simple painkillers such as paracetamol to relieve any remaining
Introduction Jervell and Lange-Nielsen
Jervell and Lange-NielsenLong QT syndrome causes problems with the electrical activity of the heart. It's uncommon, occurring in around 1 in every 2,000 people. Long QT syndrome is often the result of a faulty gene that's inherited from one of your parents. The abnormal gene causes an imbalance in the chemicals that create the electric impulses in your heart. The
Treatments for interstitial cystitis Interstitial cystitis
Interstitial cystitisUnfortunately, there's currently no cure for interstitial cystitis and it can be difficult to treat, although a number of treatments can be tried. No single treatment works for everyone, however,and there's disagreement about how effective some of them are.You may need to try several treatments to find one that works for you. Lifestyle changes