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Diagnosing kidney infection Pyelonephritis
PyelonephritisTo work out ifyou havea kidney infection, your GP will ask you about your symptoms and your recent medical history. They will usually also assess your general health by taking your temperature and measuring your blood pressure. Urine test A urine test can help to establishwhether you have a urinary tract infection (UTI) . The test involves
Signs and symptoms Sarcoma, Kaposi's
Sarcoma, Kaposi'sThe most common initial symptom is the appearance of small, painless, flat and discoloured patches on the skin or inside the mouth. They're usually red or purple and look similar to bruises. Over time, the patches may grow into lumps known as nodules and may merge into each other. Internal organs can also be affected, including thelymph nodes,
What causes Kaposi's sarcoma? Sarcoma, Kaposi's
Sarcoma, Kaposi'sKaposi's sarcoma is caused by a virus called the human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8), also known as the Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV). This virus is thought to bespread during sex, through saliva, or from a mother to her baby during birth. HHV-8 is a relatively common virus and the vast majority of people who have it will not develop
Deciding to have surgery Knee surgery, anterior cruciate ligament
Knee surgery, anterior cruciate ligamentThe decision to haveknee surgery will depend onthe extent of damage toyouranterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and whether it affects your quality of life. If your knee doesn't feel unstable and you don't havean active lifestyle, you may decidenot tohave ACL surgery. However, you shouldbe aware that delaying surgery could result in further damage to
Testing for Klinefelter syndrome XXY (Klinefelter syndrome)
XXY (Klinefelter syndrome)See your GP if you have concerns about your son's development or you notice any troubling symptoms of Klinefelter syndrome in yourself or your son. Klinefelter syndrome isn't necessarily anything serious, but treatment can help reduce some of the symptoms if necessary. In many cases, it's only detected if a man with the condition undergoes
Common causes of knee pain knee-pain
knee-painCommon causes of knee pain include: sprains and strains anterior knee pain (pain around the kneecap) menisci or cartilage damage osteoarthritis tendonitis bursitis (housemaid's knee) torn ligaments or tendons bleeding into the joint Osgood-Schlatter's disease gout septic arthritis (infected knee joint) Click on
How are kidney stones diagnosed? Kidney stones
Kidney stonesDiagnosing Kidney Stones Methods to diagnose kidney stones are: Abdominal ultra sound (to visualize the stones, ascertain their position) Blood tests to check for excess uric acid or calcium CT-scan or X-ray Pyelography (Intravenous pyelogram (IVP) is an x-ray exam that uses an injection of contrast material to evaluate your kidneys, ureters and
How are kidney stones treated? Kidney stones
Kidney stonesTreating Kidney Stones Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are usually used to treat and alleviate the pain, and in cases of severe pain, tramadol may be used. In the case of infection, antibiotics may be used. The size and positioning of the stones which may be verified via an echo. When the stones are deposited in the calyx of the kidney,
Treatment Leukaemia, acute lymphoblastic
Leukaemia, acute lymphoblasticAcute lymphoblastic leukaemia is an aggressive condition that develops quickly, so treatment usually begins a few days after diagnosis.Stages of treatmentTreatment for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia is usually carried out in threestages. They are: induction the aim of the initial stage of treatment is to kill the leukaemia cells in your bone
Loose nails Fingernail or toenail abnormalities
Fingernail or toenail abnormalitiesIt's normal for a toenail to come loose and fall off after an injury to the toe. Another common cause of a loose nail is over-manicuring the nails and cleaning underneath them with a sharp object. Less commonly, a loose nail may be a sign of one of the following health conditions: a fungal nailinfection psoriasis of the nail warts that