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Diagnosis Contact dermatitis
Contact dermatitisYour GP can usually diagnose contact dermatitis from the appearance of your skin and by asking about your symptoms.They'll want to know when your symptoms first appeared and what substances you've been in contact with.Identifying allergens and irritantsIf your GP has diagnosed contact dermatitis, they'll try to identify what has triggered your
How to use topical corticosteroids Topical corticosteroids
Topical corticosteroidsUnless instructed otherwise by your doctor, follow the directions on the patient information leaflet that comes with your medication. This will give details of how much to apply and how often. Most people only need to use the medication once or twice a day for a week or two, althoughoccasionally your doctor may suggest usingit less frequently
Treatment Cystic fibrosis
Cystic fibrosisThere's currently no cure for cystic fibrosis, but it's possible to helpcontrol the symptoms, prevent orreduce complications, and make the condition easier to live with. A person with cystic fibrosis will be supported by ateam of healthcare professionals at a specialist cystic fibrosis centre. A care plan will be drawn up that's tailored to
How a cystoscopy is carried out Cystoscopy
CystoscopyBefore your appointment to have a cystoscopy, you'll be sent information and instructions to follow. If you're having a Local anaesthetic you can eat and drink normally on the day of the appointment. If you're having a spinal anaesthetic ( epidural )or general anaesthetic , you won't be able to eat or drink for several hours before the
Symptoms of Crohn's disease Crohn's disease
Crohn's diseaseThe symptoms of Crohn's disease vary, depending on which part of the digestive systemis inflamed. Common symptoms include: recurring Traveller's diarrhoea abdominal pain and cramping, whichis usually worse after eating extreme tiredness (fatigue) unintended weight loss blood and mucus in your faeces (stools) You may experience all or
Patient story: "My life is now back on track." Crohn's disease
Crohn's diseaseJoseph Barr talks about managing Crohn's disease with medication and how he can still play the sports he loves. "I had diarrhoea, weight loss and was unable to keep my food down. I threw up three or four times a day. Eventually, Iended up in hospital for two weeks, where doctors carried out tests, including stomach X-rays, a colonoscopy and a
Introduction Cyclical vomiting syndrome
Cyclical vomiting syndromeCyclical vomiting syndrome (CVS) is a rare vomiting disorder most commonly seen in children, although it can affect adults too. Someone with CVS will frequently feel very sick and will vomit forhours, or even days, at a time. They will then recover from the episode and feel perfectly well, before experiencing another episode perhaps a month or
What is the likely cause? Cyclical vomiting syndrome
Cyclical vomiting syndromeThe cause ofCVSis currently unknown, but there may be a link with migraines . Many people withCVSdevelop migraines,and migraine medicines have been shown to help treat the syndrome. Vomiting episodes can sometimes be brought on by a trigger such as: emotional stress , excitement,anxiety or panic attacks an infection (such as asinus
Can vomiting attacks be prevented? Cyclical vomiting syndrome
Cyclical vomiting syndromeIt may be possible to prevent or lessen vomiting attacks by: avoiding known triggers such as certain foods getting enough sleep treating any sinus problems or allergies tackling any stress or anxiety eating small, carbohydrate-containing snacks between meals, before exercise and at bedtime (this can help prevent future attacks for some
Special shampoos Cradle cap
Cradle capYou can buy special shampoo for cradle cap from your local pharmacy. Always read the instruction leaflet tocheck it's safe to use on your child. Avoid getting the shampoo in your baby's eyes. If you're unsure about using it, speak to a pharmacist for advice. Generally, don't use shampoos that contain groundnut oil or peanut oil on children under