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Causes of threadworms Threadworms
ThreadwormsA threadworm infection is passed from person to person by swallowing threadworm eggs. A female threadworm can lay thousands of tiny eggs around the anus or vagina.The female threadworm also releases mucus, whichcan cause an Pruritus ani . Scratching the anus or vagina, or wiping them after going to the toilet, can cause the eggs to stick to
'Why I need a good night's sleep' Epilepsy
EpilepsyPaul Clark, a father of two from Essex, developed epilepsy in his thirties. He wassurprisedto discover the likely cause."Discovering I had epilepsy at the age of 33 was a massive shock to the system and it has changed my life completely. It started when I returned to work after the Christmas break. Ibegan collapsing without warning. I would start
What are the symptoms? Typhus
TyphusThe symptoms of epidemic, endemic and scrub typhus are similar. Typically, someone with typhus will start to feel unwell 10 to 14 days after becoming infected. A sudden, severe headache is often the first symptom. Other symptoms may include: a fever where body temperature rises above 38.9C/102F for up to two weeks a pink or red rash that
How do you catch endemic typhus? Typhus
TyphusEndemic typhus is transmitted by ticks, mites and fleas infected withRickettsia bacteria. These animal carriers of typhus may live in thick scrub vegetation or on small mammals or rodents, such as rats.
Introduction Epididymitis
EpididymitisAt the back of each testicle is a coiled tubecalled the epididymis that stores and carries sperm. When this tube become inflamed (painful, warm and swollen), it's known asepididymitis. The cause ofepididymitis isusually an infection, and antibiotics may be needed.It might take several weeks for the symptoms to get better. If the testicles are
Surgery Ganglion
GanglionThere are two ways surgery can be used to remove a ganglion cyst: open surgery where the surgeon makes a medium-sized cut, usually about 5cm (2 inches) long,over the site of the affected joint or tendon Arthroscopy a type of keyhole surgery where smaller incisions are made anda tiny camera called an arthroscope is used by the surgeon to
After the operation Ganglion
GanglionThe surgeon will stitch up the wound and a bandage will be placed over the area. This helps keep the area clean,reducing the risk of infection, as well as keeping it safe from any accidental bumps. The wound isn't usually painful, but you'll be given painkillers to take if you feel any discomfort after the operation. If the cyst was removed from
Signs and symptomsof retinoblastoma Retinoblastoma (eye cancer in children)
Retinoblastoma (eye cancer in children)Signs and symptoms of retinoblastoma include: an unusual white reflectionin thepupil this may be apparentin photos where only the healthy eye appears red from the flash, or you may notice itin a dark or artificially lit room asquint a change in the colour of the iris in one eye or sometimes only in one area of the eye a red or inflamed eye
Common causes of a painless red eye Red eye
Red eyeThe most likely causes ofa painless red eyeare minorproblems such as conjunctivitis ora burst blood vessel. These conditionsdon't tend to affect your vision andnormally get better within a week or two. Conjunctivitis Conjunctivitis is inflammation (swelling and irritation) of the conjunctiva the thin layer of tissue covering the eyeball and
Common causes of a painful red eye Red eye
Red eyeIf your red eye is painful or you have other symptoms such asreduced vision, the cause is likely to be one of the below conditions. These conditions can sometimes be serious and could threaten your sight, so they should be assessed by a doctor as soon as possible. Iritis Iritis is inflammation of the iris (the coloured part of the eye). It's