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When to seek medical advice Hernia
HerniaSee your GP if you think you have a hernia. They may refer you to hospital for surgical treatment, if necessary. You should go the accident and emergency (A&E) department of your nearest hospital immediately if you have a hernia and you develop any of the following symptoms: sudden, severe pain vomiting difficulty passing stools (
How doesa newborn baby catch herpes? Neonatal herpes (herpes in a newborn baby)
Neonatal herpes (herpes in a newborn baby)During pregnancy and labour A newborn babyis at risk of catching herpes ifthe mother had genital herpes for the first time within the last six weeks of her pregnancy. There's a risk the mother will have passed the infection on to her baby if she had a vaginal delivery. This risk is much lower if the mother has had genital herpes before. Learn
Who should avoid herbal medicines? Herbal medicines
Herbal medicinesTaking a herbal medicine may not be suitable for: peopletaking other medicines people with serious health conditions, such asliver or Chronic kidney disease people due to have surgery (see below) pregnant or breastfeeding women the elderly childrenas with as with all medicines, herbal medicines should be kept out of sight and reach of
What to look for when buying a herbal medicine Herbal medicines
Herbal medicinesIf you want to try a herbal medicine,look out for a Traditional Herbal Registration (THR) marking on the product packaging. This means themedicine complies with quality standards relating to safety and manufacturing, and it provides information about how and when to use it. However, you should be aware that: THR products are intended for
Reporting side effects Herbal medicines
Herbal medicinesYou can report any side effect or adverse reaction to a herbal medicine using the Yellow Card Scheme run by the Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). This can help theMHRA identify new side effects or risks associated with medicines, includingherbal remedies. You should report adverse reactions or side effects if: you
Living with hepatitis C Hepatitis C
Hepatitis CBelow are answers to some questions about living with hepatitis C, including questions about diet, the workplace, travelling and having a baby. Could anything I do make hepatitis C worse? Is there anything else I can do to help myself? Do I need a special diet? How can Iavoid spreading the infection to others? Do I have to tell
What causes hereditary spastic paraplegia? Spastic paraplegia, hereditary
Spastic paraplegia, hereditaryMost people withpurehereditary spastic paraplegia will have inherited a faulty gene from one of their parents. People with the complicated form of the condition will have usually inherited a faulty gene from both parents. The gene abnormality causes the long nerves in the spine to deteriorate. These nerves normally control muscle tone
Outlook Spastic paraplegia, hereditary
Spastic paraplegia, hereditaryThe outlook for people with hereditary spastic paraplegia varies. Some people are severely affected and need a wheelchair, while others have mild symptoms and don't needto use a mobility aid. The condition doesn't usually affect life expectancy, and most people are able to lead relatively independent and active lives.
Who's most at risk? Heat exhaustion and heatstroke
Heat exhaustion and heatstrokeAnyone candevelop heat exhaustion or heatstroke during a heatwave or while doing heavy exercise in hot weather. However,some people are at a higher risk. These include: elderly people babies and young children people with along-termhealth condition, such as diabetes or a heart or lung condition people who are already ill and dehydrated (for
Symptoms Hepatitis B
Hepatitis BOnly some people with hepatitis B experience symptoms, which usually developtwo or threemonths afterexposure to the hepatitis B virus. Many peopleinfected in adulthood won'texperience any symptoms and will fight off the infection without realising they had it. However, they'll still be able to pass the virus on to others while they're infected.