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The day of the operation Surgery planner
Surgery plannerYour admission letter from the hospital will tell youthe date and time of your operation, and what time you need to arrive. Itshould also tell you which ward or department you're going to be in, a contact number for your hospital or ward, and the consultant who will be taking care of you. When you arrive, you'll be welcomed by a member of staff,
Introduction Hair dye reactions
Hair dye reactionsRecently, there have been media reports of women who have experienced serious allergic reactions to hair dye. It's important to be aware of this risk, and know what to do. Reactions to hair dye are avoidableif you follow some simple safety advice. This page offers advice to anyone whouses permanentor semi-permanent hair dye, especially the
Why some peopleare sensitive to hair dye Hair dye reactions
Hair dye reactionsSome people are prone to a skin reaction called contact dermatitis . This means their skin becomes inflamed (red, dryand irritated) when they come into contact with a particular substance. The substance may either be an irritant, directly damaging the skin, or an allergen, triggering an allergic reaction that affects the skin. Many permanent
Treating Haemophilia
HaemophiliaThe recommended treatment plan for haemophilia depends on how severe the condition is. There are two main approaches to treatment: preventative treatment where medication is used to prevent episodes of bleeding and subsequent joint and muscle damage on-demand treatment where medication is used in response to an episode of prolonged bleeding
If there are lots of pus-filled spots Ingrown hairs
Ingrown hairsThe hair follicles of ingrown hairs can sometimes become infected and inflamed. This is known as folliculitis. The hair follicles will swell into pus-filled spots, although pus doesn't always mean there's an infection. Again, mild cases of folliculitis often clear up without treatment, so try not shaving for a few days and see if it gets better.
Introduction Leukaemia, hairy cell
Leukaemia, hairy cellHairy cell leukaemia is one of the rarest types of leukaemia, which is Predictive genetic test for cancer risk genes of the white blood cells. It gets its name from the fine, hair-like strands around the outside ofthe cancerous cells, which are visible undera microscope. It's not known what causes hairy cell leukaemia.The condition most
What causes ingrown hairs? Ingrown hairs
Ingrown hairsIngrown hairs have usually grown out of the skin, curled back round and re-entered the skin. Some curl back into the hair follicle small cavities in the skinthat hairs grow out ofwithout even exiting the skin. An ingrown hair can occur whenthe hair follicle becomes clogged with dead skin cells. This forces the hair inside it to grow sideways,
Hallucinations in children with a fever Hallucinations
HallucinationsHallucinations can sometimes occur in children who are ill with a fever. Call your GP if your child is unwell with a body temperature of over 37.5C (99.5F) and you think they're hallucinating. In the meantime, stay calm, keep your child cool and reassure them. Encourage them to drink plenty of fluids and give them paracetamol or ibuprofen
Treatment Myocardial infarction
Myocardial infarctionThe treatment options for a heart attack depend on whether you've had an ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), or another type of heart attack. A STEMI is the most serious form of heart attack and requires emergency assessment and treatment. It's important you're treated quickly to minimise damage to your heart. If you have
Complications Myocardial infarction
Myocardial infarctionPotential complications from a heart attack can vary widely, from mild to life threatening. Some people experience a "minor" heart attack (although it can still be very serious) with no associated complications. This is also known as an uncomplicated heart attack. Other people experience a major heart attack, which has a wide range of