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What causes nail patella syndrome? Nail patella syndrome
Nail patella syndromeMost people with nail patella syndrome will have inherited a defective version of a gene called LMX1B from one of their parents. This gene is important in the development of a baby's limbs, nails, kidneys and eyes. Only one of the two copies of the gene needs to be faulty for a person to be affected (dominant inheritance). This means a child of
Diagnosing prosopagnosia Prosopagnosia
ProsopagnosiaIf you have problems recognising faces, your GP may refer you to a clinical neuropsychologist working within the NHS or private practice. You may also be referred to a researcher who specialises in the field and is based at a nearby university. You'll have an assessment involving a range of tests that assess your face recognition ability, among
Treatingprosopagnosia Prosopagnosia
ProsopagnosiaThere's no specific treatment for prosopagnosia, but researchers are continuing to investigate what causes the condition, and training programmes are being developed to help improve facial recognition. It's thought that compensatory strategies that help with person recognition, or techniques that attempt to restore normal face-processing
Treating flu Seasonal flu
Seasonal fluUsually, you can manage flu symptoms yourself at home and there's no need to see a GP. Most people feel better within a week. You should consider seeing your GP if you're at a higher risk of becoming more seriously ill.This includespeople who: are 65 or over are pregnant have a lung, heart, kidney, liver or neurological disease have a weakened
Recurring febrile seizures Febrile seizures
Febrile seizuresAbout a third of children who have had a febrile seizure will have another one during a subsequent infection. This often happens within a year of the first one. Recurrence is more likely if: the first febrile seizure happened before your child was 18 months old there's a history of seizures or epilepsy in your family before having their first
What causes a high temperature? Fever, childhood
Fever, childhoodMost fevers are caused by infections or other illnesses.The high body temperaturemakes it more difficult for thebacteria and viruses that cause infections to survive. Common conditions that can cause fevers include: upper respiratory tract infections (RTIs) flu ear infections roseola a virus that causes a temperature and arash
Symptoms ofNAFLD Steatosis
SteatosisThere aren't usually any symptoms of NAFLD in the early stages. You probably won't know you have it unless it's diagnosed during tests carried out for another reason. Occasionally, people with NASH or fibrosis (more advanced stages of the disease) may experience: a dull or aching pain in the top right of thetummy (over the lower right side of
Signs of a febrile seizure Febrile seizures
Febrile seizuresA febrile seizure usually lasts for less than five minutes. Your child will: become stiff and their arms and legs may begin to twitch lose consciousness and may wet or soil themselves They mayalsovomit and foam at the mouth, and their eyes may roll back. After the seizure, your child may be sleepy for up to an hour afterwards. A
Diagnosing fibroids Fibroids
FibroidsIf your GP suspects fibroids, they'll usuallycarry out a pelvic examination to look for any obvious signs. They may also refer you to a local hospital for further tests outlined below to confirm a diagnosis or rule out other possible causes of your symptoms. Sometimes fibroids are onlydiscovered during routine gynaecological (vaginal)
Causes of a food allergy Food allergy
Food allergyA food allergy is caused by your immune system handling harmless proteins in certain foods as a threat. It releases a number of chemicals, which trigger an allergic reaction. The immune system The immune system protects the body by producing specialised proteins called antibodies. Antibodies identify potential threats to your body, such as