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When to seek medical advice Knock knees
Knock kneesKnock knees in children aren't usually a cause for concern and should improve as your child gets older. However, visit your GP if: the gap betweentheankles is greater than 8cm while standing with the knees together there's a big difference between the angle of the lower legs when standingcomparedwith the upper legs theproblem seems to be
Recovering from kwashiorkor Kwashiorkor
KwashiorkorHow wella person recovers from kwashiorkor depends on how severetheir symptoms werewhentreatment began. If treatment was started early, the person will usually recover well, although childrenmay never reach their full growth potential and be shorter than their peers. If treatment was started in the later stages of protein malnutrition, the
Complications of labial fusion Labial fusion
Labial fusionLabial fusion isn't linked to any medical condition and has no long-term implications for your child it won't affecther future fertility or sexual life. Inmost cases, a fusion corrects itself during puberty. In up to 14% of cases, a fusion mayrecur, but this tendency usually stops before puberty begins. Rarely,labial fusion can cause:
More informationand support XXY (Klinefelter syndrome)
XXY (Klinefelter syndrome)If you or your son has been diagnosed with Klinefelter syndrome, you might find it useful to find out more about it and get in touch with others affected by it. The following websites may be able to help: Klinefelter's Syndrome Association UK Klinefelter Organisation Contacta Family
Damage to the menisci or cartilage knee-pain
knee-painSitting between the upper and lower leg bones at the knee joint are rubbery pads of tissue called menisci. These cushion the bones, acting as shock absorbers. A meniscus can also be torn after suddenly twisting the knee joint, resulting in pain, swelling and occasionally locking of the knee. Rarely, the torn meniscus can flip into the joint and
Complications of Legionnaires' disease Legionnaires' disease
Legionnaires' diseaseIn some cases,Legionnaires' disease canlead tofurther, life-threatening problems. Severeinfectioncancause some organs, such as your lungs or kidneys,to stop working properly. Anothercomplication is septic shock . An estimated 10% of otherwise healthy people who develop Legionnaires' disease die due to problems like these. During 2011 to 2013,
Preventing Legionnaires' disease Legionnaires' disease
Legionnaires' diseaseThe best way to prevent an outbreak of Legionnaires disease is to ensure that any water system under your control is properly maintained and conforms to relevant health and safety regulations. This mainly involves keeping water either cooled below20C or heated above 60C. The water supply should also be kept free of impurities and moving, sothat
Symptoms of leptospirosis Weil's disease
Weil's diseaseThe symptoms of leptospirosis usually develop suddenly around7 to 14 days after exposure to the leptospira bacteria. However, it is possible for symptoms to develop from between 2and 30 days after exposure. About 90% of leptospirosis infections only causemild symptoms, including: a high temperature (fever) that is usually between 38C and 40C
Causes of leptospirosis Weil's disease
Weil's diseaseLeptospirosis is caused by a strain of bacteria called leptospira, whichis found in certain animals and can spread to humans.Many differentkinds of animals can carry the bacteria, but it is most commonly associated with: rats and mice farm animals, such as pigs, cattle, horses and sheep dogs It's rare to catch leptospirosis from domestic pets,
Treating leptospirosis Weil's disease
Weil's diseaseLeptospirosis is usually treated with a course of antibiotics, although their effectiveness has not been conclusively proven. Most cases of leptospirosis are mild andare treated with a five to seven-day course of antibiotic tablets. Penicillin oratetracycline antibiotic called doxycycline are the preferred choices. It's importantto finish the