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What happens afterwards CT scan
CT scanYou shouldn't experience any after effects from a CT scan and can usually go home soon afterwards. You can eat and drink, go to work and drive as normal. If a contrast was used, you may be advised to wait in the hospital for up to an hour to make sure you don't have a reaction to it (see below). The contrast is normally completely
Causes Acute rheumatic myocarditis
Acute rheumatic myocarditisThe causes and means of infection for this condition are described for acute rheumatic polyarthritis The main cause for this disease is the beta-haemolytic Streptococcus of group A, which is found in common infectious sites such as the mouth; in dental granulomas, dental abscesses, paradontosis, and other infections such as chronic tonsillitis.
Complications Acute rheumatic myocarditis
Acute rheumatic myocarditisComplications are usually very severe and life-threatening. Complications of acute rheumatic myocarditis include: Acute insufficiency of the left ventricle Cardiac ascites, or acute pulmonary edema Chronic cardiac insufficiency Dangerous rhythm disruptions Circulation problems which may even lead to a
Introduction Premature labour
Premature labourPremature labour and birth Premature labour is labour that happens before the 37th week of pregnancy. About 8 out of 100 babies will be born prematurely. If you think your labour might be starting and you're less than 37 weeks pregnant, call your midwife or hospital straight away. They'll need to check you and your baby to find out whether you're
If your waters have broken Premature labour
Premature labourIf your waters have broken (called preterm pre-labour rupture of membranes, P-PROM), there's an increased risk of infection for you and your baby. You'll be offered: antibiotics to take for a maximum of 10 days, or until labour starts – whichever is sooner tests for infection, which may include blood and urine tests P-PROM doesn't definitely
Introduction Paracetamol
ParacetamolParacetamol is a commonly used medicine that can help treat pain and reduce a high temperature (fever). It's typically used to relieve mild or moderate pain, such as headaches, toothache or sprains, and reduce fevers caused by illnesses such as colds and flu. Paracetamol is often recommended as one of the first treatments for pain, as it's safe
What can I do to protect myself and prevent the spread of disease Coronavirus
CoronavirusProtection measures for everyone Stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, available on the WHO website and through your national and local public health authority. COVID-19 is still affecting mostly people in China with some outbreaks in other countries. Most people who become infected experience mild illness and recover, but
Causesof diabetes Diabetes
DiabetesThe amount of sugar in the blood is controlled by a hormone called insulin, which is produced by the pancreas (a gland behind the stomach). When food is digested and enters your bloodstream, insulin moves glucose out of the blood and into cells, where it's broken down to produce energy. However,if you havediabetes, yourbody is unable to break down
Is it true that type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) is sometimes resolved in people who have had gastric bypass surgery? Type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetesYes, it is true, but not in everybody though. It depends on what degree of diabetes these patients had to start with prior to surgery.
Are people with diabetes mellitus (DM) at a higher risk for dental problems like gum disease? Type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetesThere is no convincing data to suggest that all diabetics have poor dental health. But having said that, poorly controlled DM does make one prone to infections and poor health—including dental health. Letting your dentist know that you have DM would be prudent. Given this knowledge about your medical condition, your dentist will be able to choose