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How to use them Emollients
EmollientsSoap substitutes (emollient wash products) Mix a small amount of soap substitute in the palm of your hand (about half to one teaspoonful) with a little warm water, and spread it over damp or dry skin. Rinse and pat the skin dry, but do not rub. If you are using a soap substitute as well asother treatments, apply the soap substitute first. Allow
Introduction Echocardiogram
EchocardiogramAn echocardiogram, or "echo", is a scan used tolook atthe heart and nearby blood vessels. It's a type of Ultrasound scan , which means a small probe is used to send out high-frequency sound waves thatcreate echoeswhen they bounce off different parts of the body. Theseechoes are picked up by the probe and turned into a moving image that's
When an echocardiogram is used Echocardiogram
EchocardiogramAn echocardiogram can help diagnose and monitor certain heart conditions by checking the structure of the heart and surrounding blood vessels, analysing how blood flows through them, and assessing the pumping chambers of the heart. An echocardiogram can help detect: damage from a heart attack where the supply of blood to the heart was
Howan echocardiogram iscarried out Echocardiogram
EchocardiogramThere are several different ways an echocardiogram can be carried out, but most people will have what's known as a transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE). This procedure is outlined below. You won't usually need to do anything to prepare for the test, unless you're having a transoesophageal echocardiogram. Transthoracic echocardiogram Fora TTE,
What causesempyema? Empyema
EmpyemaThe lungs and inside of the chest cavity are lined with a smooth layer called the pleura. These layers are almost in contact, but separated by athin space the pleural space filled with a small amount of lubricant called pleural fluid. The pleural fluid cansometimes build up and become infected, so that a collection of pus forms. This can thicken
Causes Encephalitis
EncephalitisIt's not always clear what causes encephalitis. When a cause is found, it's usually an infection or a problem with the immune system (the body's natural defences). Some of the main causes are outlined below. Infections Encephalitis can occur if an infection spreads to the brain. Many of the infections associated with the condition are quite
What causes eating disorders? Eating disorders
Eating disordersEating disorders are often blamed on the social pressure to be thin, as young people in particular feel they should look a certain way. However, the causes are usually more complex. An eating disorder may be associated with biological, genetic or environmental factors combined with a particular event that triggers the disorder. There may also be
Treating eating disorders Eating disorders
Eating disordersIfan eating disorder isn'ttreated, it can have a negative impact on someone's job or schoolwork, and can disrupt relationships with family members and friends. The physical effects of an eating disorder can sometimes be fatal. Treatment for eating disorders is available, although recovery can take a long time. It's importantthat the person
Treatment and care at home Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157
Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157There is no specific treatment for E. coli O157 infection. People who are infected can usually be cared for at home and most will get better without medical treatment. It is important to drink plenty of fluids, as diarrhoea can lead to dehydration. You should contact your GP or call NHS 111 as soon as possible if you or your child has bloody
How to prevent E. coli O157 from spreading at home Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157
Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157Strict hygiene measures are essential to stop others getting infected. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap in running water and dry them completely . Use liquid soap and warm water if you can. Everyone must wash their hands after contact with an infected person , particularly after handling their clothes or bedding. Always wash hands after