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When to get emergency help Sore throat
Sore throatVery rarely, a sore throat can be a sign of a serious problem. Visit your nearest accident and emergency (A&E) department or call 999 for an ambulance immediately if: your symptoms are severe or getting worse quickly you have difficulty breathing you're making a high-pitched sound as you breathe (called stridor) you have difficulty
Diagnosing PKU Phenylketonuria
PhenylketonuriaAt around five days old, babies are offered newborn blood spot screening to check if they have PKU or a number of other conditions. This involves pricking your baby's heel to collect drops of blood to test. IfPKU is confirmed, treatmentwill be given straight awayto reduce the risk of serious complications. Treatment includes aspecial diet and
Complications of plastic surgery Plastic surgery
Plastic surgeryAs with any type of surgery, plastic surgery has associated risks and complications. The degree of risk depends on whether the surgery is in a small or large area, the surgeon's level of experience and the overall health of the person having the procedure. Complications from plastic surgery can include: pain and discomfort which may require
Introduction Polio
PolioPolio is a serious viral infection that used to be common in the UK and worldwide. It's rare nowadays because it can be prevented with vaccination. Most people with polio don't have any symptoms and won't know they're infected. But for up to 1 in 100 people, the polio virus causes temporary or permanent Paralysis , which can be life-threatening.
What are PIP implants? PIP implants
PIP implantsPIP implants are silicone breast implants containing unapproved silicone gel. They were manufactured in France by a company called Poly Implant Prostheses (PIP). The concerns relate to all breast implants manufactured by PIP. It's estimated that around 47,000 British women had PIP implants fitted, most of whom are still living with them. The
Treating postnatal depression Postnatal depression
Postnatal depressionSpeak to your GP or health visitor as soon as possiblei f you think you might have postnatal depression . With appropriate treatment and support, most women make a full recovery, although it can take time. The three main types of treatment are self-help strategies, therapy and medication, which are all described in more detail below. Talk to
Treating premenstrual syndrome (PMS) Premenstrual syndrome
Premenstrual syndromeTreatments forpremenstrual syndrome (PMS)may help you manage your symptoms so they don't interfere with your daily life. If your PMS is mild or moderate, you may want to make changes to your diet and lifestyle before resorting to medical treatment. This is because many of the medical treatments can have side effects that may be worse than your
What happens if I take too much potassium? Potassium test
Potassium testTaking too much potassium can cause stomach pain, feeling sick and diarrhoea.
Causes of Prader-Willi syndrome Prader-Willi syndrome
Prader-Willi syndromePrader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is caused by a geneticdefect on chromosome number 15.Genes contain the instructions for making a human being. They're made up of DNA and packaged onto strands called chromosomes. A person has two copies of all their genes, which means chromosomes come in pairs.Humans have 46 chromosomes (23 pairs). One of the
Diagnosing Prader-Willi syndrome Prader-Willi syndrome
Prader-Willi syndromeA definitive diagnosis of Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) can usually be made by running a series of genetic tests. Genetic testing Genetic testing can be used to check the chromosomes in a sample of your child's blood for the genetic abnormalities known to cause Prader-Willi syndrome. As well as confirming the diagnosis of Prader-Willi