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Causes of toxoplasmosis Toxoplasmosis
ToxoplasmosisToxoplasmosis is caused by the Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) parasite. This is found in the poo (faeces) of infected cats and the meat of infected animals. T. gondii can reproduce inside a cat's bowel andis passed out inits poo fora few weeks after it became infected. The cat won't usually have any symptoms, so you may not know it's infected.
Other causes of thirst Thirst
ThirstThere are also many other potential causes of severe thirst. These include: diabetes insipidus a condition caused by problems with a hormone that regulates the amount of fluid in the body diabetic ketoacidosis a dangerous complication of diabetes caused by a lack of the hormone insulin in the body sickle cell anaemia an inherited
Introduction Thyroid cancer
Thyroid cancerThyroid cancer is a raretype of cancer that affects the thyroid gland, a small gland at the base of the neck that produces hormones. It's most common in people in their 30sand thoseover the age of60. Women are two to three times more likely to develop it than men. Thyroid cancer is usually treatable and in many cases can be cured completely,
Symptoms of tick-borne encephalitis Tick-borne encephalitis
Tick-borne encephalitisAround two in every three people infected with a tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) virus don't develop any symptoms. However,if symptoms do develop, they can be very serious. In most cases, the symptoms of TBE develop in two distinct stages. First stage The initial symptoms of TBE usually develop at some point between two and 28 days after being
Introduction Tics
TicsTics are fast, repetitive muscle movements that result in sudden and difficult to control body jolts or sounds. They're fairly common in childhood and typically first appear at around five years of age. Very occasionally they can start in adulthood. Tics aren't usually serious and normally improve over time. But they can be frustrating and
Causes of tinnitus Tinnitus
TinnitusIt's not clear exactly what causes tinnitus, but it's thought tobe a problem with how the ear hears sounds and how the brain interprets them. Many cases are associated with Hearing impairment caused by damage to the inner ear, although around one person in every three with the condition doesn't have any obvious problem with their ears or
Introduction Tourette's syndrome
Tourette's syndromeTourettes syndrome is a neurological condition (affecting the brain and nervous system), characterised by a combination ofinvoluntary noises and movements called Orthodontics . It usuallystarts duringchildhood and continues into adulthood. In many casesTourette's syndromeruns in families and it's often associated with obsessive compulsive
Introduction Toxic shock syndrome
Toxic shock syndromeToxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare but life-threatening condition caused by bacteria getting into the body and releasing harmful toxins. It's often associated with tampon use in young women, but it can affect anyone of any age including men and children. TSS gets worse very quickly and can be fatal if not treated promptly. But if it's
Symptoms of tonsillitis Tonsillitis
TonsillitisThe main symptom of tonsillitisisa Strep throat . Your tonsils will be red and swollen, and your throat may be very painful, making swallowing difficult. In some cases, the tonsils are coated or have white, pus-filled spots on them. Other common symptoms of tonsillitisinclude: high temperature (fever) over 38C (100.4F) coughing
Cost of NHS treatment Tooth decay
Tooth decayNHS charges are set by the government and are standard for all NHS patients. Charges are assessed each year and usually change every April. Some people don't have to pay for dental treatment, including children, pregnant womenand new mothers.Financial help may also be available to those on a low income. If you choose to see a private dentist, make