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Safety and regulation issues Hypnotherapy
HypnotherapyHypnotherapy is practised by some doctors, dentists, psychologists and counsellors, but it's also offered by non-professionals with little training. This is because in the UK, hypnotherapists don't have to join any organisation or have any specific training by law. Make sure you choose a qualified hypnotherapist with a solid healthcare
Interactions with medicines, food and alcohol Painkillers, ibuprofen
Painkillers, ibuprofenIbuprofen can react unpredictably with certain other medicines. This can affect how well either medicine works and increase the risk of side effects. Check the leaflet that comes with your medicine to see if it can be taken withibuprofen.Ask your GP or local pharmacist if you're not sure. As ibuprofen is a type ofNSAID, you shouldn't take more
Introduction Impetigo
ImpetigoImpetigo is a common and highly contagious skin infectionthat causes sores and blisters. It's not usually serious and often improves within a week of treatment or within a few weeks without treatment. Impetigois the most common skin infection in young children in the UK, but it can affect people of all ages. This topic covers: Impetigo
Treatment Impetigo
ImpetigoImpetigo isn't usually serious and often clears up without treatment after two to three weeks. Treatment is often recommended as it can help clear up the infection in around seven to 10 days and reduce the risk of the infection being passed on to others. If impetigo is confirmed, it can usually be effectively treated with Penicillin . If the
'I thought my son had chickenpox' Impetigo
ImpetigoWhen Marilyn's son had to be treated for impetigo at the age of nine, she thought that would be the end of it. But a mix-up of the bathroom flannels meant it soon spread to her daughterand 11-month-old son."At first I thought Callum had chickenpox because I noticed he had seven or eight spots on his face. They looked rotten, and he complained that
Complications of uveitis Uveitis
UveitisUveitis can sometimes lead to further problems, especially if it's not treated properly. People with chronic (long-term) uveitis, or the less common types of uveitis affecting themiddle or back of the eye (intermediateand posterior uveitis), are most at risk of developing complications. Complications are also more likely to occur in adults who
Risks of IVF IVF
IVFBefore starting IVF, it's important to be aware of the potential problems that could occur. Some of the main risks are outlined below. Medication side effects Many women will have some reaction to the medications used during IVF. Most of the time, the side effects are mild and may include: hot flushes feeling down or irritable Headaches
What intensive care involves Intensive care
Intensive carePatients on an ICU will be looked after closely by a team of ICU staff and will be connected to equipment by a number of tubes, wires and cables. There will normally be one nurse for every one or two patients. This equipment is used tomonitor their health and support their bodily functions until they recover. Equipment that may be used on an ICU
Recovering from intensive care Intensive care
Intensive careOnce a person no longer needs intensive care, theycan be transferred to a different ward to continue their recovery before eventually going home. Some people may leave the ICU after a few days. Others may need to stay in the ICU for months, or may deteriorate there. Many people who leave an ICU will make a good recovery. But sometimes there can
What causes interstitial cystitis? Interstitial cystitis
Interstitial cystitisThe exact cause of interstitial cystitis isn't clear. Unlike other types of cystitis , there's no obvious infection in the bladder and antibiotics don't help. In some people with the condition, the bladder is inflamed, ulcerated, scarred or stiff. There are several theories about the possible cause of the condition, including: damage to the