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Symptoms of spina bifida Spina bifida
Spina bifidaSpina bifida can cause a wide range of symptoms that can be grouped into three general categories. These are: mobility symptoms problems affecting movement bladder and bowel problems problems controlling urination and bowel movements problems related to Hydrocephalus (excess fluid on the brain) The severity of the symptoms can vary
"It hadn't occurred to me there could be anything else wrong" Stomach cancer
Stomach cancerDuring treatment for a stomach ulcer, Deborah Knifton was devastated to find out that she had stomach cancer.This was followedby surgery to remove her stomach. "I'd been having treatment for a Ulcer, peptic , when a routine biopsy showed up a tiny cancerous area.I was reassured that, because it was so small, the cancer was probably in the very
Introduction Streptococcal infections
Streptococcal infectionsStreptococcal infections are any type of infection caused by the streptococcus ("strep") group of bacteria. There are many different types of Streptococci bacteria, and infections vary in severity from mild throat infections to life-threatening infections of the blood or organs. Most streptococcal infections can betreated with Penicillin.
Where stretch marks occur Stria
StriaStretch marks can occur anywhere where the skin has been stretched, but they usuallyaffect areas where fat is stored, such as the: tummy (abdomen) breasts upper arms buttocks thighs shoulders (in bodybuilders) Sometimes,particularly in teenage boys, stretch marks can develop on the back, overlying the spine horizontally (like the rungs on
When stretch marks occur Stria
StriaStretch marks often occur: during pregnancy after rapid weight gain during puberty if you have a family history of stretch marks if you have an underlying health condition or a syndrome, such as Cushing's syndrome or Marfan syndrome after the prolonged orinappropriate use of corticosteroid medication These are discussed in more detail
Splenectomy (having the spleen removed) Spleen disorders and splenectomy
Spleen disorders and splenectomyAn operation to remove the spleen, known as a splenectomy, may be needed if the spleen is damaged, diseased or enlarged. It may sometimes be more appropriate to have just part of your spleen removed a partial splenectomy. If there's time, you'll be advised to have a series of immunisations before the operation. Laparoscopy Most splenectomies
Living without a spleen Spleen disorders and splenectomy
Spleen disorders and splenectomyIf your spleen needs to be removed, other organs such as the liver can take over many of the spleen's functions. This meansyou will still be able to cope with most infections. However, there is a small risk that a serious infection may develop quickly.This risk will be present for the rest of your life. Risk of infection Young children have a
What causes spondylolisthesis? Spondylolisthesis
SpondylolisthesisThere are five main types ofspondylolisthesis, each with adifferent cause.Spondylolisthesis can be caused by: a birth defect in part of the vertebra this can cause it to slip forward (dysplastic spondylolisthesis) repetitive trauma to the spine this results in a defect developing in the vertebra, which can cause it to slip;this is known as
Types of spinal muscular atrophy Spinal muscular atrophy
Spinal muscular atrophyThere are several different types of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) thecondition is classified according to the age at which symptoms develop and the level of muscle weakness it causes. In general, SMAaffects a person's physical abilities, such as moving, walking and breathing, but doesn't affect their mental development. It causes the muscles
Introduction Sprains
SprainsSprains and strains are very common injuries that affectmuscles and ligaments. They often occurwhen playing sportsif you change direction or speed suddenly, fall and land awkwardly, or collide with an object or person. Ligaments are strong bands of tissue around joints that connect bones to one another. Common locations for sprains include the