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How you get a staph infection Staphylococcal infections
Staphylococcal infectionsStaph bacteria are common. About one person in every three carries the bacteria harmlessly on their skin, usually inside their nose and on the surface of their armpits and buttocks. However, the bacteria can cause problems if they enter the body through a break in the skin, such as a cutor graze , burn or insect bite . They can also get into your
Treating staph infections Staphylococcal infections
Staphylococcal infectionsSome minor staph infections, including minor Carbuncles and food poisoning, don't need specific treatment and will get better on their own within a few days or weeks. In some cases, antibiotic tablets or creams may be recommended to treat the infection, and you may need a minor procedure to drain any pus from under your skin, usinga needle or
Symptoms of stomach cancer Stomach cancer
Stomach cancerMany symptoms of stomach cancer are similar to less serious conditions, so it can be difficult to recognise in the early stages. Early stage symptoms include: persistent Indigestion trapped wind and frequent burping heartburn feeling full very quickly when eating feeling bloated after eating feeling sick pain in your stomach or
'The difference to Georgia's eyes since surgery is amazing' Strabismus
StrabismusGeorgia Bennett, from Catford, hadsurgery to correct a squint. Both Georgia and her father, Daniel,were delighted with the results. "We first noticed there was something wrong with Georgia's eyes soon after she was born. Her right eye seemed to be drifting outwards. Initially, we thought it was something that would correct itself, so
Treatment Tuberculosis (TB)
Tuberculosis (TB)Treatment for tuberculosis (TB) usually involvestaking antibiotics for several months. While TB is a serious condition that can be fatal if left untreated, deaths are rare if treatment is completed. Most people don't need to be admitted tohospital during treatment. Pulmonary TB You'll be prescribed at least a six-month course of a combination
Treating a tendon injury Tenosynovitis
TenosynovitisTendon injuries sometimes get better within a few weeks, but more persistent cases canlast for several months. There hasn't been much research into the best treatments for tendonitis and other tendon injuries, so it's not clear exactly which are themost effective. Some of the treatments that may be recommended are described below, although
Who's at risk of sunburn? Sunburn
SunburnEveryone who is exposed to UV light is at risk of getting sunburn, although some people are more vulnerable than others. You should take extra care when out in the sun if you: have pale, white or light brown skin have freckles or red or fair hair tend to burn rather than tan have many moles have skin problems relating to a medical condition
Introduction SVT (supraventricular tachycardia)
SVT (supraventricular tachycardia)Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is an abnormally fast heart rate of over 100 heartbeats a minute. You'll usually feel your heart suddenly start racing and going very fast, then stop or slow down abruptly. You may also experience: Chest pain dizziness light-headedness breathlessness Episodes of SVT can last for seconds, minutes,
Symptoms of supraventricular tachycardia SVT (supraventricular tachycardia)
SVT (supraventricular tachycardia)If you have supraventricular tachycardia (SVT),you'llusuallyhave episodes where you feel your heart beating very quickly. Even though your heart is beating faster, the gaps between heartbeats should still be regular. If your heartbeat is fast and irregular, it's more likely that you havea different heart rhythm problem, called Atrial
Causes of supraventricular tachycardia SVT (supraventricular tachycardia)
SVT (supraventricular tachycardia)Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is caused by a problem with electrical impulses inthe heart. Heartbeats are normallyinitiated by a small group of cells at the top of the heart called the sinoatrial node, which acts as the heart's natural pacemaker. The sinoatrial node produces electrical signals that pass through the muscles of the upper