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Treating DDH Developmental dysplasia of the hip
Developmental dysplasia of the hipPavlik harnessBabies diagnosed with DDH early in life are usually treated with a fabric splint known as a Pavlik harness. This secures both of your baby's hips in a stable position and allows them to develop normally.The harness needs to be worn constantly for several weeks and shouldn't be removed by anyone except a health professional. The
Causes of dehydration Dehydration
DehydrationDehydration is caused by not drinking enough fluid or by losingmorefluid than you take in.Fluid is lost through sweat, tears, vomiting, urine or diarrhoea. The severity of dehydrationcandepend on a number of factors,such as climate, level of physical activity and diet. There are several causes of dehydration, which are described below. Illness
Introduction Dengue
DengueDengue is a viral infection spread by mosquitoes. It's widespread in many parts of the world. In most people the infection is mild and passes in about a week without causing any lasting problems. But in rare cases it can be very serious and potentially life threatening. There's no specific treatment or widely available vaccine for dengue, so it's
Symptoms of dermatomyositis Polymyositis
PolymyositisDermatomyositis also affects the muscles and the symptoms are similar to those of polymyositis (see above). But in addition there's also a distinctive rash. Before the muscle symptoms occur, a red or purple-coloured rash often appears on the face (eyelids, nose and cheeks), back, upper chest, elbows, knees and knuckles. The rash can be itchy or
Treating myositis Polymyositis
PolymyositisExercise and physiotherapy You must be very careful about exercising if you have severe symptoms of myositis, such as severe muscle pain and weakness. Most specialists don't recommend exercising during this period. However, it's very important to maintain gentle muscle and joint movement, particularly in cases where myositis develops during
Patient story: "I wouldn't want to repeat the experience of having dengue." Dengue
DengueHugh Wilson didn't know anything about dengue until he came down with theillness on holiday in Thailand. "I never seemed to get bitten while I was travelling," says Hugh. "I wasn't really concerned about mosquitoes." Hugh and his partner were staying in Krabi insouthern Thailand when Hugh started to experience symptoms. "It started off as a
Patient story: "Stay positive and be as informed as you can be." Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)Battling through three differentcancers meant that getting blood clots was the last thing on Jeremy Smith's mind. "Over the past three years I've been treated for non-Hodgkin lymphoma , Thyroid cancer and bowel cancer , and have had two DVTs. "I got the first DVT after I was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. It was a traumatic time. I had a
Living with diabetes Diabetes
DiabetesIf you're diagnosed with diabetes, you'll need to eat healthily , take regular exercise and carry out regular blood teststo ensure your blood glucose levels stay balanced. You can use the BMI healthy weight calculator to check whether you're a healthyweight. People diagnosed with type 1 diabetes also require regularinsulin injections for the rest
Symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis Diabetic ketoacidosis
Diabetic ketoacidosisThe initial symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis can develop quite suddenly andwill continue to get worse if not treated. Early symptoms In the early stages, the main signs of diabetic ketoacidosis are: passing large amounts of urine severe Thirst feeling sick tiredness abdominal (tummy) pain shortness of breath You may also develop
Tips for quitting Skin-picking habit
Skin-picking habitOccupy your hands with something else until the urge passes , or put on gloves. When tempted to pick, care for your skin instead for example, apply moisturiser. Aim to hold off the urge for longer and longer each timeif you can't resistit altogether. Keep skin clean to avoid infection. Stay busy . Get rid of tweezers, pins and any