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How IVA is inherited Isovaleric acidaemia
Isovaleric acidaemiaThe geneticcause (mutation) responsible for IVA is passed on by the parents, who usually dont have any symptoms of the condition. The way this mutation is passed on is known as autosomal recessive inheritance. This means a baby needs to receive two copies of the mutated gene to develop the condition one from their mother and one from their
Causes of jaundice in newborn babies Jaundice in newborns
Jaundice in newbornsJaundice is caused by too much bilirubin in the blood. This is known as hyperbilirubinaemia. Bilirubin is a yellow substance produced when red blood cells, which carry oxygen around the body, are broken down. The bilirubin travels in the bloodstream to the liver. The liver changes the form of the bilirubin so it can be passed out of the body in
Treating jaundice in newborn babies Jaundice in newborns
Jaundice in newbornsYou should speak toyour midwife, health visitor or GP if your baby develops jaundice. They'll be able to assess whether treatment is needed. Treatment is usually only necessary if your baby has high levels of a substance called bilirubin in their blood, so tests need to be carried out to check this. See diagnosing jaundice in babies for more
Causes of Kawasaki disease Kawasaki disease
Kawasaki diseaseThe cause of Kawasaki disease isn't fully understood, but the condition is thought to be caused by an infection. Genetics may also increase the chance of developing the condition.InfectionThe symptoms of Kawasaki diseaseare similarto those ofan infection, so bacteria or a virus maybe responsible. However, so far a bacterial or viral cause hasn't
Treatment Kidney cancer
Kidney cancerThe treatment for kidney cancer depends on the size of the cancer and whether it has spread to other parts of the body. The main treatments are: surgery to remove part or all of the affected kidney this the main treatment for most people ablation therapies where the cancerous cells are destroyed by freezing or heating them biological
Risks of a kidney transplant Renal transplant
Renal transplantAlthough rates of serious complications have fallen sharply in the last few decades, kidney transplants like any other type of surgery are not risk-free. The risks of a kidney transplant include: risks related to the procedure itself risks related to the use of immunosuppressant medications (which reduce the activity of your immune system)
Introduction Stings, sea creatures
Stings, sea creaturesAsea creature sting can usually be treated with first aid. But if serious symptoms develop, such as severe pain, swelling or difficulty breathing, dial 999 for an ambulance . Fortunately, there are only a few stinging sea creatures in the seas around the UK. These are: weever fish stingrays sea urchins jellyfish Portuguese man-of-war
Preventing sea creature stings Stings, sea creatures
Stings, sea creaturesIf you're going to swimin the sea, there are things you can doto avoid being stung and ensure you have easy access to medical care. For example, you can: observe warning signs on the beach warning signsare often put up after sightings of groups of jellyfish or Portuguese men-of-war swim near a lifeguard if you're stung, you'll usuallyneed
What happens during IVF IVF
IVFWhat happens during IVF may differ slightly from clinic to clinic, but a typical treatment follows the main steps below. For women Step one: suppressing the natural menstrual cycle You are given a medication that will suppress your natural menstrual cycle. This can make the medicines used in the next stage of treatment more effective. This
What are the symptoms? Temporomandibular joint disorder
Temporomandibular joint disorderTMDcan cause: clicking, poppingor grating noises as you chew or move your mouth muscle pain around the jaw pain in front of the ear that may spread to the cheek, ear and temple difficulty opening the mouth the jaw may feel tight, as if it is stuck, making eating difficult Headaches or migraine earache or a "buzzing" or blocked