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Treating social anxiety disorder in adults Social anxiety disorder (social phobia)
Social anxiety disorder (social phobia)If you've been diagnosed with social anxiety disorder, there are a number of different treatment options available.Cognitive behavioural therapyCognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)is one of the most effective treatments for social anxiety disorder.Generally, CBT works by helping you identify unhelpful and unrealistic beliefs and behavioural
How can my GP help? Silicosis
SilicosisSee your GP if you think there's apossibility you could have silicosis. Your GP may suspecttheconditionafter asking about your symptoms and work history, and listening to your lungs with a stethoscope. They'll want to know about any periods when you may have been exposed to silica and whether you were issued with any safety equipment, such as a
Treatingsilicosis Silicosis
SilicosisThere's no cure for silicosis, as the lung damage cannot be reversed. Treatment aims to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life. The conditionmay continue to get worse, leading to further lung damage and serious disability, although this may happen very slowly over many years. The following steps may limit the risk of complications: ensure
Causes of scurvy Scurvy
ScurvyScurvy is caused by a lack of vitamin C in your diet. If your body doesn't have enough vitamin C, it can't produce new collagen (a protein found in many different types of body tissue, including the skin and bones). Without a new supply of collagen, the body's tissue will begin to break down and deteriorate. In the developed world, even if
Introduction Septic shock
Septic shockSeptic shock is a life-threatening condition that happens when your blood pressure drops to a dangerously low level after an infection. Any type of bacteria can cause the infection. Fungi such as candida and viruses can also be a cause, although this is rare. At first the infection can lead to a reaction called sepsis. This begins with
Measles Skin rashes in children
Skin rashes in childrenMeasles is a highly infectious illness that most commonly affects young children. It's now rare in the UK because of the effectiveness ofthe measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine . The measles rash is red-brown blotches. It usually starts on the head or upper neck and then spreads outwards to the rest of the body. Your child may also have a
Urticaria (hives) Skin rashes in children
Skin rashes in childrenUrticaria also known as hives, weals, welts or nettle rash is a raised, itchy rash that can affect one part of the body or be spread across large areas.It'sa common skin reaction that often affects children. Urticaria occurs when a trigger causes high levels of histamine and other chemical messengers to be released in the skin. These
Treating spina bifida Spina bifida
Spina bifidaIf your child is diagnosed with spina bifida, you will be referred to specialist healthcare professionals who will be involvedin their care. A care plan may be recommended to address the needs of your child and any problems they have. As your child gets older, the care plan will be reassessed to take into account changes to their needs and
Introduction Spinal muscular atrophy
Spinal muscular atrophySpinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disease that causes muscle weakness and progressiveloss of movement. SMA is caused bydeterioration in the nerve cells (motor neurones) connecting the brain and spinal cord to the body's muscles. As the link between the nerves and muscles breaks down, the muscles used for activities such as crawling,
Causes of stillbirth Stillbirth
StillbirthA large proportion of stillbirths seem to happen in otherwise healthy babies and the cause often can't be explained. However, many stillbirths are linked to placental complications. This means that for some reason the placenta (the organ that links the baby's blood supply to the mother's and nourishes the baby in the womb) isn't functioning