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Symptoms Lewy body dementia
Lewy body dementiaDementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) causes problems with mental abilities and a number of other difficulties. The symptoms tend to come on gradually and get slowly worse over several years, although treatment can help. Problems with mental abilities As with other types of dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies typically causes problems with:
Symptoms Dengue
DengueSymptoms of dengue Symptoms of dengue usually develop suddenly 4 to 10 days after becoming infected. Symptoms can include: a high temperature (fever), which can reach 40C (104F) or higher severe headaches pain behind the eyes muscle and joint pain feeling or being sick a widespread red rash loss of appetite The symptoms normally pass in
Treating retinal detachment Retinal detachment
Retinal detachmentSurgery is needed to reattach the retina if it becomes detached. Without treatment, it will lead to loss of vision. In 85% of cases, only one operation is needed to reattach the retina. Surgery Surgery for retinal detachment may be done under a general anaesthetic or a local anaesthetic (where drops and an injection are
Symptoms Dyspraxia in children
Dyspraxia in childrenDevelopmental co-ordination disorder (DCD) can cause a wide range of problems. Some of these may be noticeable at an early age, while others may only become more obvious as your child gets older . Problems in infants Delays in reaching normal developmental milestones can be an early sign of DCD in young children. For example, your child may
Introduction Developmental dysplasia of the hip
Developmental dysplasia of the hipDevelopmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a condition where the 'ball and socket' joint of the hips doesn't properly form in babies and young children. It's sometimes known as congenital hip dislocation or hip dysplasia.The hip joint attaches the thigh bone (femur) to the pelvis. The top of the femur (femoral head) is rounded like a ball and
Diagnosing DDH Developmental dysplasia of the hip
Developmental dysplasia of the hipWithin 72 hours of giving birth, your baby's hips will be checked as part of the newborn physical examination. Another hip examination is carried out when your baby is between six and eight weeks old. The examination involves gentle manipulation of your baby's hip joints to check if there are any problems, and shouldn't cause them any
Introduction Insomnia
InsomniaInsomnia is difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep for long enough to feel refreshed the next morning. It's a common problem thought to regularly affect around one in every three people in the UK, and is particularly common in elderly people. If you have insomnia, you may: find it difficult to fall asleep lie awake for long periods at
Self-help tips for insomnia Insomnia
InsomniaInsomnia can often be improved by changing your daytime and bedtime habits or by improving your bedroom environment.Making small changes may help you to get a good night's sleep. Try some of the methods below for a few weeks to see if they help.See your GP if you're still having difficulty getting to sleep after trying these techniques.Daytime
Introduction Dysarthria (difficulty speaking)
Dysarthria (difficulty speaking)Dysarthria is difficulty speaking caused by brain damage or brain changes later in life. This page covers: Dysarthria (difficulty speaking) Causes Diagnosis Treatment Communication tips
Diphtheria vaccination Diphtheria
DiphtheriaThe most effective way of preventing diphtheria is to ensure all of your vaccinations are up-to-date. Vaccinations for diphtheria are part of the routine NHS childhood vaccination schedule . In total, children should receive five doses of the diphtheria vaccination. It's usually combined with other vaccines. For most people, five doses provides a