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Diagnosing food allergy Food allergy
Food allergyIf you think you or your child has a food allergy, make an appointment with your GP. Theywill ask yousome questions about the pattern of your child's symptoms, such as: How long did it take for the symptoms to start after exposure to the food? How long did the symptoms last? How severe were the symptoms? Is this the first time these symptoms
Living with a food allergy Food allergy
Food allergyThe advice here is primarily written for parents of a child with a food allergy. However, most of it is also relevant if you're an adult with a food allergy. Your child's diet There's currentlyno cure for food allergies, although many children will grow out of certain ones, such as allergies to milk and eggs. The most effective way you can prevent
Managing foot drop Foot drop
Foot dropIf you have foot drop, you'll find it difficult to lift the front part of your foot off the ground. This means you'll have a tendency toscuff your toes along the ground, increasing your risk of falls . To prevent this, you may lift your foot higher than usual when walking. Recovery depends on the cause of foot drop and how long you've had it. In
Common causes of foot pain Foot pain
Foot painCommon causes of foot pain include: sprains and strains gout verrucas blisters, corns and calluses bunions ingrowing toenails plantar fasciitis (heel pain) Morton's neuroma metatarsalgia arthritis Achilles tendon injuries oedema embedded objects diabetic foot problems broken or cracked bones
Introduction Generalised anxiety disorder
Generalised anxiety disorderAnxiety is a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear, that can be mild or severe. Everyone has feelings of anxiety at some pointin their life for example, you may feel worried and anxious about sitting an exam, or having a medical test or job interview. During times like these, feeling anxious can be perfectly normal. However, some peoplefind
Preventing gastroenteritis Gastroenteritis
GastroenteritisIt's not always possible to avoid gettinggastroenteritis, but following the advice below can help stop it spreading: Stay off work, school or nursery until at least 48 hours after the symptoms have passed . You or your child should also avoid visiting anyone in hospital during this time. Ensure you and your child wash your hands frequently
Symptoms of gastritis Gastritis
GastritisMany people with gastritis caused by a bacterial infection don't have any symptoms. In other cases, gastritis can cause: Indigestion gnawing or burningstomach pain nausea and vomiting feeling full after eating If the stomach lining has been worn away (erosive gastritis) and exposed to stomach acid, symptoms may include pain, bleeding or a
When to see your GP Gastritis
GastritisIf you haveindigestion and stomach pain, you can try treating this yourself with changes to your diet and lifestyle, or with a number of different over-the-counter medications, such as antacids . See your GP if: you have indigestion symptoms lasting a week or longer , or it's causing you severe pain or discomfort you think it's brought on by
Diagnosing GORD Gastro-oesophageal reflux
Gastro-oesophageal refluxYour GP will often be able to diagnosegastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) based on your symptoms.They may prescribe medication to treat it without needing to carry out any tests. The endoscope will be gently inserted into your mouth and down your throat. The procedure is usually carried out while you're awake, but you may be given a sedative
Introduction Gastroparesis
GastroparesisGastroparesis is a long-term(chronic) condition where the stomach can't empty itself in the normal way.Food passes through the stomach more slowly than usual. It's thought to be the result of a problem with the nerves and muscles controlling the emptying of the stomach. If these nerves are damaged, the muscles of your stomach may not work