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Symptoms Type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetesThe symptoms of type 1 diabetes can develop very quickly (over a few days or weeks), particularly in children. In older adults, the symptoms can often take longer to develop (a few months). However, they should disappear when you start taking insulin and the conditionis under control. The main symptoms of diabetes are: feeling very thirst
When intensive care is needed Intensive care
Intensive careIntensive care is needed if someone is seriously ill and requires intensive treatment and close monitoring, or if they're having surgery and intensive care can help them recover. Most people on an ICU have problems with one or more organs. For example, they may be unable to breathe on their own. There are many different conditions and situations
More information Intensive care
Intensive careThe following websites can be useful sources of more information and support: ICU steps a charity and support group for ICU patients and their loved ones that produces a detailed intensive care guide (PDF, 962kb) The Intensive Care Society a professional body that provides information about intensive care for patients and relatives
Diagnosing IVA Isovaleric acidaemia
Isovaleric acidaemiaAt around five days old, babies are now offered newborn blood spot screening to check if they have IVA. This involves pricking your babys heel to collect drops of blood to test. If IVA is diagnosed, treatment can be given straight away to reduce the risk of serious complications. Treatment includes a special diet, advice and sometimes
Tests forchronic IH Intracranial hypertension
Intracranial hypertensionIH may be suspected if you have symptoms of increased pressure on your brain, such as vision problems and headaches. Several tests may be carried out to diagnose it, such as: an examination to checkfunctionslike your muscle strength, reflexes and balance any issuescould be a sign of a problem with your brain or nerves an assessment of your
Introduction Temporomandibular joint disorder
Temporomandibular joint disorderTemporomandibular disorder (TMD)is a problem affecting the 'chewing' muscles and the jointsbetween the lower jaw and the base of the skull. Doctors sometimes refer to the condition as "myofascial pain disorder". It's been estimated that up to 30% of adults will experience TMD at some point in their lives. Thecondition itselfisn't usually
Introduction Pyelonephritis
PyelonephritisA kidney infection(pyelonephritis) is a painful and unpleasant illnesscaused by bacteria travelling from your bladder into one or both ofyour kidneys. It's more serious than Cystitis , a common infection of the bladder that makes urinating painful. If treated promptly, a kidney infection doesn't cause serious harm, but will make you feel very
Causes of kidney infection Pyelonephritis
PyelonephritisA kidney infection happens when bacteria infects your kidneys. The bacteria are usually a type calledE. coli, which live inyour bowel. The bacteriaget inthrough the opening of the urethraand move upwards through your urinary tract, first infecting your bladder and then your kidneys. It's thought the bacteria can get into your urinary tract
Complications of kidney infection Pyelonephritis
PyelonephritisMostkidney infections are treated successfully without complications, although some people may develop further problems. Complications of a kidney infection are rare, but you're more likely todevelop them if you: are a child areover 65 are pregnant have Type 2 diabetes , chronic kidney disease or sickle cell anaemia have had a kidney
Introduction Kidney stones
Kidney stonesKidney stones can develop in one or both kidneys and most often affect people aged 30 to 60. They're quite common, with around three in 20 men and up to two in 20 women developing them at some stage of their lives. The medical term for kidney stones is nephrolithiasis, and if they cause severe pain it's known as renal colic. Symptoms of kidney