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Waiting for a kidney transplant Renal transplant
Renal transplantIdeally, a kidney transplant should be performed when tests show that the extent of damage to your kidneys is so great that you'll need Dialysis within the next six months. However, because of the lack of available kidneys, it's unlikely you'll receive a kidney donation at this time, unless a family member or friend who has a similar tissue
Types of Kaposi's sarcoma and their treatment Sarcoma, Kaposi's
Sarcoma, Kaposi'sThere are four main types of Kaposi's sarcoma. These types affect different groups of people and are treated in different ways. HIV-related Kaposi's sarcoma Although it's not as common as it used to be, Kaposi's sarcoma is still one of the main types of cancer to affect people with HIV. HIV-related Kaposi's sarcoma can progress very quickly if not
Preventing kidney infection Pyelonephritis
PyelonephritisThe best way to prevent a kidney infection is tokeep your bladder and urethra free from bacteria. These self-help tips explain howyou can do this. Drink plenty of liquids Drinking plenty of liquids, particularly water, will help to wash bacteria from your bladder and urinary tract. Drinking cranberry juice or taking cranberry extracts may
Preventing jet lag Jet lag
Jet lagJet lag can't be prevented, butyou can try some strategies that may reduce its effects.Some of these strategies have been studied in laboratory simulations of jet lag, but haven't necessarily been tested on people experiencing jet lag after real flights.Before travellingBefore you travel: change your sleep routine a few days before your departure-
Symptoms of long QT syndrome Jervell and Lange-Nielsen
Jervell and Lange-NielsenThere are usually no physical signs of long QT syndrome, and some people don't experience any symptoms. The most common symptoms are blackouts or seizures caused by the interruptions to the heart's rhythm. Some people with long QT syndrome find that their heart sometimes suddenly beats in an abnormally fast, uncontrollable way. This type of
Information about you Jervell and Lange-Nielsen
Jervell and Lange-NielsenIf you have long QT syndrome, your clinical team may pass information about you on to the National Congenital Anomaly and Rare Diseases Registration Service (NCARDRS). This helps scientists look for better ways to prevent and treat this condition. You can opt out of the register at any time. Find out more about the register .
How to use Laxatives Laxatives
LaxativesMost people can use laxatives, but not all types are suitable for everyone. For example, you should check with your GP or pharmacist before using laxatives if you: have a bowel condition, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) , Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis have a colostomy or ileostomy (where the small or large intestineis diverted
Introduction Lazy eye
Lazy eyeA lazy eye (amblyopia) is a childhood condition where the vision in one eye doesn't develop properly.This usually means that the child can see less clearly out of the affected eye and relies more on the "good" eye.Anestimated 1in 30 to 1 in 50 children will develop a lazy eye.The condition is usually diagnosed around the age of four.Lazy eye can
Treatment Lazy eye
Lazy eyeAlazy eye (amblyopia)is often diagnosed and treated by an orthoptist under the supervision ofan ophthalmologist.An orthoptist specialises in problems relating tovision development and eye movements. An ophthalmologist is a doctor who specialises in the treatment of eye conditions.The younger the child is when a lazy eye is diagnosed, the more
Introduction LDH
LDHA lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) test measures the amount of LDH in the blood.Lactate dehydrogenase is an enzyme that the body uses during the process of turning sugar into energy for your cells to use.LDH is foundin many of the body's tissues and organs, including the muscles, liver, heart, pancreas, kidneys, brain and blood cells.The LDH test is