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Treating indigestion Indigestion
IndigestionTreatment for indigestion will vary depending on what's causingit and how severe your symptoms are. Most people are able to manage their indigestion by making simple diet and lifestyle changes, or taking medication such as antacids . See treating GORD if you've been diagnosed with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). See treating astomach
Introduction Trisomy 21
Trisomy 21Down's syndrome, also known as Down syndrome, is a genetic condition that typically causes some level of learning disability and characteristic physical features. Many babies born with Down's syndrome are diagnosed with the condition after birth and are likely to have: reduced muscle tone leading tofloppiness (hypotonia) eyes that slant upwards
Symptoms of restricted growth Short stature
Short staturePeople with restricted growth (dwarfism)often have no symptoms other than short stature, although some people have associated health problems. Symptoms commonly seen in people with proportionate and disproportionate short stature are outlined below. Proportionate short stature People with proportionate short stature (PSS)grow very slowly and
Diagnosing restricted growth Short stature
Short statureA diagnosis of restricted growth (dwarfism)is based on symptoms, height measurements, family history and tests. Depending on the cause of the condition, restricted growth may be diagnosed before or soon after a child is born, or when growth problems become more obvious as they get older. Tests may not need to be carried out if you or your child
Other conditions Dyspraxia (adults)
Dyspraxia (adults)If you have dyspraxia, you may also have another health condition that requires separate treatment. For example: depression (long-term feelings of sadness) this can be treated with a combination of exercise, talking therapies and antidepressant medication anxiety (constant feelings of worry and unease) this can be treated with medication,
Introduction Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157
Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157Escherichia coli O157, sometimes called VTEC, is a bacterial infection that can cause severe stomach pain, bloody diarrhoea and kidney failure. E. coli O157 is found in the gut and faeces of many animals, particularly cattle. It is an uncommon cause of gastroenteritis but can be caught by: Eating contaminated food (such as raw leafy
Symptoms of E. coli O157 infection Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157
Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157Symptoms include diarrhoea, stomach cramps and occasionally fever. About half of people with the infection will have bloody diarrhoea. People usually notice symptoms three to four days after they have been infected, but symptoms can start any time between one and 14 days afterwards. These symptoms can last up to two weeks. A small number of
How can I treat period pain? Periods, painful
Periods, painfulIn most cases period pain is mild enough to treat at home. Painkillers You cantake ibuprofen and aspirin to help manage your pain. However, don't take ibuprofen or aspirinif you have asthma or stomach, kidney or liver problems. Aspirin shouldn't be given to anyone under 16 years of age. You could also try paracetamol ,but studies have shown
Treating embolisms Embolism
EmbolismHow an embolism is treated will depend on: what caused the blockage the size of the blockage where in the body the blockage is A surgical procedure called an embolectomy is sometimes carried out to remove an obstruction. During this operation, the surgeon will make a cut in the affected artery and the foreign body causing the blockage will
How they help Emollients
EmollientsEmollients work by: helping skin retain water moisturising dry skin easing itching reducing scaling softening cracks protecting the skin helping other creams and ointments tobe absorbed intothe skin