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Living with Huntington's disease Huntington's disease
Huntington's diseaseHelp is available to assist people with Huntington's disease in their day-to-day living. This might include physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy. Huntington's disease puts a great deal of strain on relationships, and is very stressful and upsettingfor the family. It's distressing to see a family member's state of mind
Treating neonatal respiratory distress syndrome Respiratory distress syndrome, Neonatal
Respiratory distress syndrome, NeonatalTreatment of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (NRDS) aims to support the baby's breathing while treating the underlying cause.Treatment before birthIf you're thought to be at a risk of giving birth before week 34 of pregnancy, treatment for NRDScan begin before birth. You'll usually be given two injections a day of a steroid medication
After treatment Trophoblastic disease
Trophoblastic diseaseFollowing the mole's removal, some cells will be left in the womb. These cells usually die off over time in around 90% of women. To checkthe cells have died, all women who have had a molar pregnancy in the UK undergomonitoring of the hormone hCG (human chorionic gonadotrophin) via the National Trophoblastic Screening Centre's surveillance
Patient story: "The night sweats really got me." Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)Barbara Hunt, a retired civil servant from Canterbury, Kent, has had a rollercoaster ride with the menopause andHRT. "I was 51 when I had my first hot flush. My periods had been erratic for six months, so I realised I was approaching the menopause. Then the flushes started with a vengeance. "My GP immediately suggested HRT. This was when it was
The cause of Huntington's disease Huntington's disease
Huntington's diseaseHuntington's disease is caused by a faulty gene that runs in families.Genes and chromosomesGenes are the instructions for making all parts of the human body and brain. They're made up of DNA and packaged onto strands called chromosomes. We have two copies of all our genes,so our chromosomes are in pairs.Humans have 46 chromosomes (23 pairs). The
Treatinghomocystinuria Homocystinuria
HomocystinuriaVitamin B6 (pyridoxine) In some babies, it's possible to control the levels of homocysteine with high doses of vitamin B6 (pyridoxine). If this works, your child will need to take vitamin B6 supplements for the rest of their life. Diet Children diagnosed with HCU that doesn't respond to vitamin B6 are referred to a specialist metabolic
The hookworm life cycle Hookworm infection
Hookworm infectionThe larvae and adult worms live in the small intestine (small bowel) of an infected person or animal. If an infected person defecates outside (for example, near bushes or in a field) or if their stools are used as fertiliser, the hookworm eggs in the stools will contaminate the soil. The eggs hatch in the soil after one to two days and release
Introduction Excessive Sweating (hyperhidrosis)
Excessive Sweating (hyperhidrosis)Hyperhidrosis is a common condition in which a person sweats excessively. The sweating may affect the whole of your body, or it may only affect certain areas.Commonly affected areas includethe: armpits palms of your hands soles of your feet face and chest groin Both sides of the body are usually affected equally for example, both feet or
Symptoms of joint hypermobility Joint hypermobility
Joint hypermobilityMany people with joint hypermobilityhave few or no problems related to their increased range of movement. Being hypermobile does not necessarily mean you will have any pain or difficulty. If you have symptoms, it is likely that you have joint hypermobility syndrome (JHS). Symptoms of joint hypermobility syndrome JHS can cause a wide range of
Introduction Hydrocephalus
HydrocephalusHydrocephalus is a build-up of fluid on the brain. The excess fluid puts pressure on the brain, which can damage it. If left untreated, hydrocephalus can be fatal. This page covers: Hydrocephalus Types Diagnosis Treatment Complications of surgery Causes Symptoms of hydrocephalus The damage to the brain can cause a wide