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Treating gonorrhoea Gonorrhoea
GonorrhoeaGonorrhoeais usually treated with a short course of Penicillin . Treatment is recommended if: tests have shown you have gonorrhoea (see diagnosing gonorrhoea for more information) there's a high chance you have gonorrhoea, even though your test results haven't come back yet your partner is found to have gonorrhoea In most cases, treatment
Treatment Guillain-Barré syndrome
Guillain-Barré syndromeTreatmentfor Guillain-Barr syndrome can help reduce the symptoms and speed up recovery. Most people are treated in hospital and usuallyneed to stay in hospital for a few weeksto a few months. The main treatments are outlined below. Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) The most commonly used treatment forGuillain-Barr syndrome is intravenous
Diagnosis Iron overload disorder
Iron overload disorderHaemochromatosis can usually be diagnosed with blood tests. Speak to your GP about getting tested if: you have persistent symptoms of haemochromatosis these symptoms can have a number of causes, and your GP may want to rule out some of these before arranging a Blood tests a parent or sibling has been diagnosed with haemochromatosis even if
What causes granuloma annulare? Granuloma annulare
Granuloma annulareIn granuloma annulare, the dermis (the tissue underneath the top layer of skin, which is known as the epidermis) becomes hypersensitive and inflamed. It's notclear what causes the skin toreact in this way. The conditionissometimes associated with diabetes .
How it's treated Granuloma annulare
Granuloma annulareThere's no specific treatment for granuloma annulare and evidence for the use of medication is limited. Strong steroid creams or ointments, or steroid injections directly into the rings,may help to clear up the rash. However, steroids must be used carefully, becauselong-term use can thin the skin. However, this type of treatment isn't always
Introduction Wegener's granulomatosis
Wegener's granulomatosisGranulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is a rare disease which causes the walls of the blood vessels to become inflamed (swollen). It's a serious condition that can eventually lead to tissue damage and organ failure and can be fatal if left untreated. However,there are effective treatments which mean most people can live relatively normal lives
Diagnosing gastritis Gastritis
GastritisYour GP may recommend one or more of the following tests: a stool test to check for infection or bleeding from the stomach a breath test forHelicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection this involves drinking aglass of clear, tasteless liquid that contains radioactive carbon and blowing into a bag an endoscopy aflexible tube (endoscope) is passed
Introduction Recurrent limb pain in children
Recurrent limb pain in childrenGrowing pains are aches or pains, usually in the lower legs, that develop in the evening or night.Children aged between three and 12 may be affected.Although they can be distressing, growing pains are fairly common anddon't cause long-term harm. Despite the name, there's no clear evidence to suggest that growing pains are the result of growth
What are the symptoms? Recurrent limb pain in children
Recurrent limb pain in childrenGrowing pains are felt as intense, cramp-like pain in both legs. They most often affect the calves, shins or ankles, but can also affect the thighs. The pains develop in the evening or at night (often after more active days), but shouldn't be present in the morning. Your child's ability to walk shouldn't be affected by growing pains and there
Symptoms Guillain-Barré syndrome
Guillain-Barré syndromeGuillain-Barr syndrome usually affects the feet or hands first, before spreading to other parts of the body. It often starts a few days or weeks after an infection, such as a Gastroenteritis or flu . Early symptoms Symptoms ofGuillain-Barr syndrome usuallydevelopover hours or days andtend to start in yourfeet and hands before spreading to