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Symptoms of concussion Concussion

Concussion

Symptoms of concussion can be mild to severe, andin some cases emergency treatment may be needed. The most common symptoms of concussion are: confusion, such as being unaware of your surroundings, a delayin answering questions,or having a blank expression headache dizziness nausea loss of balance feeling stunned or dazed disturbances

Diagnosing constipation Constipation

Constipation

Constipation is a very common condition. Your GP won't usually need to carry out any tests or procedures, but will confirm a diagnosis based on your symptoms and medical history. Your GP will ask you some questions about your bowel habits. Don't feel embarrassed about discussing this with your GP. It's important they're aware of all of your

When CT scans are used CT scan

CT scan

CT scans can produce detailed images of many structures inside the body, including the internal organs, blood vessels and bones.They can be used to: diagnose conditions includingdamage tobones,injuries to internal organs, problems with blood flow,strokesandcancer guidefurther tests or treatments for example, CT scans can help to determine the

Preparing for a CT scan CT scan

CT scan

Your appointment letter will mention anything you need to do to prepare for your scan.You may be advised to avoideating anything forseveral hours before your appointment, to help ensure that clear images are taken.You should contact the hospital after receiving your appointment letter if you have any allergiesor kidney problems, or if you're

Recovering from a coma Coma

Coma

A coma usually only lasts a few weeks, during which time the person may start to gradually wake up and gain consciousness, or progress into a different state of unconsciousness called a vegetative state or minimally conscious state. a vegetative state where a person is awake but shows no signs of being aware of their surroundings or themselves

What are the causes? Weber-Christian disease

Weber-Christian disease

There are a wide range of possible causes of panniculitis, although often the cause is not known. Common causes include: an infection usually a viral or bacterial infection, but sometimes Tuberculosis (TB) an inflammatory disease such as Crohns disease or ulcerative colitis some medicines, including the oral contraceptive pill or

Preventing DDH Hip dysplasia (children)

Hip dysplasia (children)

It's important to remember that DDH can't be prevented and it's nobody's fault. A baby's hips are naturally more flexible for a short period after birth. However, if your baby spends a lot of time tightly wrapped with their legs straight and pressed together (swaddled), there's a risk this may slow their hip development. Using 'hip healthy'

Introduction Swallowing pills (problems)

Swallowing pills (problems)

Ifyou or someone you care for struggles to swallow pills, you should discuss it with your doctor or pharmacist. Alternative forms of the medicine are sometimes available, or you may just need to experiment with some simple swallowing techniques. Thispage gives some basic adviceand outlines the clinical and legal issues around crushing tablets or

Finding an alternative form Swallowing pills (problems)

Swallowing pills (problems)

If you or the person you care forfinds it difficult to swallow tablets or capsules, you can ask your GP or pharmacistif there's an alternative form of the medicine. TheSwallowing Difficulties websiteand the British National Formulary (BNF) may also havedetails ofpossible alternatives. Your pills mayalso be available in one of the following forms:

Introduction Undescended testicles

Undescended testicles

Undescended testicles are a common childhood condition where a boy's testiclesare not in theirusual place in the scrotum. It's estimated that about one in every 25 boys are born with undescended testicles. In most cases, no treatment is necessary, asthe testicles will usually move down into the scrotum naturally during the first three to six