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Introduction Pancreatitis, acute
Pancreatitis, acuteAcute pancreatitis is a serious condition where the pancreas becomes inflamed over a short period of time. The pancreas is a small organ located behind the stomach and below the ribcage.Most people withacute pancreatitis improve within a week and experience no further problems, but severe cases can have serious complications and can even be
Diagnosing paralysis Paralysis
ParalysisDiagnosing paralysis is not usually necessary if the cause is obvious for example, if paralysis has occurred after a stroke. If tests are needed to help diagnose paralysis, the type of tests required will depend on the underlying cause. Some testsused to help determine the extent of paralysis include: X-ray where small doses of
Treating pelvic inflammatory disease PID
PIDIf it's diagnosed at an early stage, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) can be treated easily and effectively with antibiotics. These can be prescribed by your GP or a doctor in a sexual health clinic. However, if the condition is left untreatedit can lead to more serious, long-term complications.See complications of PID for more information
Complications of pelvic inflammatory disease PID
PIDPelvic inflammatory disease (PID) can sometimes lead to serious and long-term problems, particularly if the condition isn't treated with antibiotics quickly. However, most women with PID who complete their course of antibiotics have no long-term problems. Repeated episodes of PID Some women experience repeated episodes of PID. This is known
Treating pemphigus vulgaris Pemphigus vulgaris
Pemphigus vulgarisThere's currently no cure forpemphigus vulgaris (PV), but treatment can help keep the symptoms under control. Most people will need to take steroid medication (corticosteroids) in addition to another immunosuppressant medication. These help stop the immune system damaging healthy tissue. The main aims of treatment are to: heal the blisters
Treatment Stein-Leventhal syndrome
Stein-Leventhal syndromePolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can't be cured, but the symptoms can be managed. Treatment options can vary because someone with PCOS may experience a range of symptoms, or just one. The main treatment options are discussed in more detail below. Lifestyle changes In overweight women, the symptoms and overall risk of developing long-term
Whathappens during PDT Sonodynamic therapy (SDT)
Sonodynamic therapy (SDT)PDT is carried out in two stages.1) Preparation First, you'll need to come into the hospital or clinic to be given the light-sensitive medication. Depending on the area of the body being treated, the medication may be a cream, injection or special drink. Once the medication has been applied or given, you may be asked to go home and return in a
Signs and symptoms of personality disorders Personality disorder
Personality disorderThe different types of personality disorder that might need treatment can be broadly grouped into one of three clusters, calledA, B or C.Cluster A personality disordersA person with a cluster A personality disorder tends to have difficulty relating to others and usually shows patterns of behaviourmost people would regard as odd and eccentric. The
Complications of pericarditis Pericarditis
PericarditisIn rare cases, pericarditis can develop into further problems, some of which can be life-threatening. Chronic pericarditis Chronic pericarditis is defined as pericarditis that persists for more than three months. There are two main types of chronic pericarditis: chronic effusive pericarditis when an excess of fluid gathers in the space
Introduction Periods
PeriodsA period is the part of the menstrual cycle when a woman bleeds from her vagina for a few days. For most women this happens every 28 days or so, but it's common for periods to start sooner or laterthan this, ranging from day 24 to day 35. Your periodcan last betweenthreeand eightdays, but it will usually last for about five days. The bleeding