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Living with bone cancer Sarcoma, Ewing
Sarcoma, EwingIf you're diagnosed with bone cancer, it can be upsetting andfrightening.Knowing as much about the type of cancer you have and the best treatment options will help youmake decisions. The majority of people who have surgery for bone cancer have a limb-sparing procedure. However, for some people, having their limb amputated may be the best option.
Symptoms of roseola Roseola
RoseolaRoseola doesn't always cause noticeable symptoms. If they do develop, they'll usually start a week or two after becoming infected. Fever At first, your child may have: a suddenhigh temperature (fever) ofover 37.5C (99.5F) find out how to take your child's temperature a Strep throat a runny nose a cough mild diarrhoea loss of appetite
When to get emergency help Roseola
RoseolaCall 999 for an ambulance or go to your nearest accident and emergency (A&E)department immediately if your child: has a rash that doesn't fade when you roll a glass over it this could be a sign of meningitis has a seizure for the first time, even if they seem to recover has a seizure that lasts more than five minutes seems confused,
Introduction Euthanasia and assisted suicide
Euthanasia and assisted suicideEuthanasia is the act of deliberately ending a person's life to relieve suffering. For example,adoctor who gives a patient with terminal Predictive genetic test for cancer risk genes an overdose of muscle relaxants to end their life would be considered to have carried out euthanasia. Assisted suicide is the act of deliberately assisting or
More information and support Erythromelalgia
ErythromelalgiaSpecialist centres in the UK Paediatric cases: Great Ormond Street Hospitalfor Children Pain Control Service Clinical Lead for Pain Management Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine Level 4, Paul OGorman Building London, WC1N 3JH Pain Control Service at Great Ormond Street Hospital website Email: referrals@gosh.nhs.uk Fax: 020 7242 4901
Outlook Tracheoesophageal fistula and oesophageal atresia
Tracheoesophageal fistula and oesophageal atresiaMost children who have had surgery to repair oesophageal atresia and/or tracheo-oesophageal fistula will go on to have normal lives. However, there's a chance your child may experience some further problems, including: dysphagia (swallowing difficulties) gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) where acid leaks out of the stomach and up
When to get medical advice Slapped cheek syndrome
Slapped cheek syndromeYou don't usually need to see your GP if you think you or your child has slapped cheek syndrome, as the condition normally gets better on its own. However, you should contact your GP, call NHS 111 or contact your local out-of-hours service if you have been exposed to anyone with slapped cheek or you have symptoms of the infection and: you're
Gettingsupport Retinoblastoma (eye cancer in children)
Retinoblastoma (eye cancer in children)The specialist teams at the retinoblastoma centres at The Royal London Hospital and Birmingham Children's Hospital have a wealth of knowledge about retinoblastoma. You can discuss any worries or concerns you have with them.They'll also be able to put you in touch with the parents of children who've recently been diagnosed with retinoblastoma and
What are the triggers? Erythromelalgia
ErythromelalgiaSymptoms are usually triggered by an increase in body temperature. They can start after exercising,wearing warm socks, gloves or tight shoes,entering a warm room, being dehydrated, or evenconsuming alcohol or spicy food.
Introduction Munchausen’s syndrome
Munchausen’s syndromeMunchausen's syndrome is a psychological disorder where someone pretends to be ill ordeliberately producessymptoms of illness in themselves. Their main intention is to assume the "sick role"tohave people care for them and be the centre ofattention. Anypractical benefit in pretending to be sickfor example, claiming incapacity benefit isn't the