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Symptoms of cerebral palsy Cerebral palsy
Cerebral palsyThe symptoms of cerebral palsy normally become apparent during the first three years of a child's life. Achild withcerebral palsymay be slower in achieving important developmental goals, such as learning to crawl, walk or talk. Main symptoms The main symptoms largely depend on the specific form of cerebral palsy a person has. The four main
Thoracic outlet syndrome Rib, cervical
Rib, cervicalNot all people with a cervical rib will develop thoracic outlet syndrome, andthoracic outlet syndrome can also be caused by other conditions. Twomajor blood vessels (the subclavian artery and subclavianvein)and a bunch of nerves called the brachial plexus pass over the cervical rib. They run througha narrow space at the base of the necktowards
Introduction Smear test
Smear testA cervical screening test (previously known as a smear test) is a method of detecting abnormal cells on the cervix. The cervix is the entrance to the womb from the vagina. Detecting and removing abnormal cervical cells can prevent Cervical cancer . These pages should tell you everything you need to know about cervical screening. You can also
How carotid endarterectomy is performed Carotid endarterectomy
Carotid endarterectomyA carotid endarterectomywill either becarried out under general or local Anaesthesia . Anaesthetic Anaesthetic is painkilling medication that allows surgery to take place without a patient feeling pain or discomfort. If you have a general anaesthetic , you'll be asleep throughout the procedure. You'll remain conscious if you have a local
Alternatives to carotid endarterectomy Carotid endarterectomy
Carotid endarterectomyCarotid endarterectomy is themain treatment for narrowing of the carotid arteries as it'svery effective. However, there's also an alternative procedure called carotid artery stent placement, or "stenting". Carotid artery stent placement Carotid artery stent placement is less invasive than a carotid endarterectomy becauseit doesn't involve a cut
Risks of cataract surgery Cataract surgery
Cataract surgeryThe risk of serious complications developing as a result of cataract surgery is very low. Most common complications are treatable and don't have a long-term impact on your vision. The risk of complications is higher in people with other eye conditions, such as Uveitis , severe short-sightedness (high myopia) or diabetic retinopathy . The risk
Diagnosing cataracts in children Congenital cataracts
Congenital cataractsIt's importantchildhood cataracts are diagnosed as early as possible because early treatment can significantly reduce the risk of long-term vision problems.Newborn screeningAll parents are offered a physical examination for their baby within 72 hours of birth and again when their baby issix to eight weeks old.Childhood cataractsare among the
Diagnosing cavernoma Cavernoma
CavernomaMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans are mainly used to diagnose cavernomas. As symptoms aren't always evident, many people are only diagnosed with a cavernoma after having an MRI scan for another reason. A computerised tomography (CT) scan or angiography can also be used todiagnose cavernoma, but they're not as reliable as an MRI scan.
What are the chances of a cavernoma bleeding? Cavernoma
CavernomaThe risk of having a haemorrhage varies from person to person, depending on whether you have experienced any bleeding before. If you haven't had any bleeding before, it's estimated you have a less than 1% chance of experiencinga haemorrhageeach year. If your cavernoma has bled previously, your risk of having another haemorrhage is somewhere
Introduction Cavernous sinus thrombosis
Cavernous sinus thrombosisCavernous sinus thrombosis is a blood clot in the cavernous sinuses. It can belife-threatening . The cavernous sinuses are hollow spaces located under the brain, behind each eye socket. A major blood vessel called the jugular vein carries blood through the cavernous sinuses awayfrom the brain. A blood clot can develop when an infection in the