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Symptoms Syphilis
SyphilisThe symptoms of syphilis are similar for men and women. They're often mild and difficult to recognise, so you may pass on the infection without knowing you have it. The symptoms also tend to change over time and may come and go. Even if the symptoms do improve, there's stilla risk you could pass the infection on or develop serious problems if you
Treatment Syphilis
SyphilisSyphilis can usually be treated with a short course of Penicillin. It's important to get it treated because it won't normally go away on its own and it can cause serious problems if left untreated. This page covers: Antibiotics for syphilis Side effects of treatment Avoiding sex during treatment Notifying and treatingsexual partners Treating
Causes of a subdural haematoma Subdural haematoma
Subdural haematomaSubdural haematomas are usually caused by a head injury. Head injuries that cause subdural haematomas are often severe, such as from a car crash, Falls or violent assault. Minorbumps to the head can also lead to a subdural haematoma ina fewcases. A subdural haematoma develops if there's bleedinginto the space between the skull and the brain
Treating a subdural haematoma Subdural haematoma
Subdural haematomaSurgery is recommended for mostsubdural haematomas. Very small subdural haematomas may be carefully monitored first to see ifthey heal without having an operation. If surgery is recommended, it will be carried out by aneurosurgeon (an expert in surgery of the brain and nervous system). There are two widely used surgical techniques to treat
Can you die from a stroke? Stroke
StrokeA stroke is a very severe condition. Immediate medical attention is necessary; The medical staff usually conducts a series of examinations and medical procedures to offer first aid. Depending on certain factors such as: Age Severity of symptoms Accompanying conditions Which part of the brain is affected The degree of hemorrhage, etc, One can
What are the main symptoms of strokes? Stroke
StrokeMain symptoms At the onset of a stroke, a few main symptoms should be notices, which are easy to remember by using the acronym F.A.S.T. FACE - The patient’s face seems to have become pulled to one side, the patient cannot smile, their mouth or eye becomes distorted. ARMS - Patients undergoing a stroke cannot lift their arms, cannot hold them over
What is the difference between a heart attack and a stroke? Stroke
StrokeA myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, occurs when a portion of the heart is deprived of oxygen due to blockage of a coronary artery. A heart attack, or the infarction of the myocardis, comes from the blockage of heart arteries as consequence of a blood clot becoming deposited over an atherosclerotic plaque. Other cases of
Recovering from a subdural haematoma Subdural haematoma
Subdural haematomaIn some cases, a subdural haematoma can cause damage to the brain that requires further care and recovery time. How long it takes to recover varies from person to person. Some people may feel better within a few weeks or months, while others may never make a full recovery even after many years. This will largely depend on how severe the damage to
Introduction Tamiflu
Tamiflu"Swine flu" was the popular name for flu caused by a relatively new type of flu virusresponsible for a global flu outbreak (or pandemic) in 2009-10. It's now just a normal type of seasonal flu and is included in the annual flu vaccine.The scientific name for the swine flu virus is A/H1N1pdm09 sometimes shortened to "H1N1".
When to see your GP Swollen glands
Swollen glandsSee your GP if you have swollen glands and: they haven't gone down within a few weeks or are getting bigger theyfeel hard or dont move when you press them you also have a sore throat and find it difficult to swallow or breathe you also have unexplained weight loss , night sweats or a persistent high temperature (fever) you don't have an