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When to see your GP Quinsy
QuinsyYou should see your GP if you or your child have symptoms of quinsy. Your GP will ask you about your symptoms and examine your throat and tonsils. These are the two small glands found at the back of your throat, behind your tongue. If quinsy is suspected, you will be referred immediately to a hospitalear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist for
Treating quinsy Quinsy
QuinsyPeople with quinsyusually need to be treated in hospital.Depending on how severe the infection is, you may need to stay in hospital fora few days and rest at home fora week or twoafterwards. Medication You will be given antibiotics to clear the infection.These will usually be given directly into a vein (intravenously) at first, but you may
Causes of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Post-traumatic stress disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorderPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop after a very stressful, frightening or distressing event, or after a prolonged traumatic experience. Types of events that can lead to PTSD include: serious road accidents violent personal assaults, such as sexual assault, mugging or robbery prolonged sexual abuse, violence or severe neglect
Complex PTSD Post-traumatic stress disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorderComplex PTSD may be diagnosed inadults or childrenwho have repeatedly experienced traumatic events, such as violence, neglect or abuse. Complex PTSD is thought to be more severe if: the traumatic events happened early in life the trauma was caused by a parent or carer the person experienced the trauma for a long time the person was alone during
"I had three or four flashbacks a day" Post-traumatic stress disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorderIn some exceptional cases, the vivid recollection of a trauma can cause distress many years after the incident. Andy, an ex-fire officer, describes his experience of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and how the right treatment has helped him to move on. "The event that caused my trauma happened 20 years ago when I was a fire officer. I was in
What happens in PoTS Postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS)
Postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS)Normally when you sit up or stand, gravity pulls some of your blood down to your belly area, hands andfeet. In response, your blood vessels quickly narrow and your heart rate increases slightly to maintain blood flow to theheart and brain, and preventblood pressure dropping. This is alldone without needing to think about it by the autonomic
'With help, there is light at the end of the tunnel' Postnatal depression
Postnatal depressionLouise Hudson has two children: Jamie and Alice. She developed postnatal depression around the time of Alice's birth. "When I had Jamie, I had a really difficult birth, but despite this setback, I enjoyed the whole experience.I was so glad to be a mum and I loved every minute of it. "With Alice, it was different. She's the apple of my eye now and
Introduction Puerperal psychosis
Puerperal psychosisPostpartum psychosis is a severe mental illness that can affect a woman after she has a baby. It causesher to have hallucinations and delusional thinking (symptoms of Puerperal psychosis ). Postpartum psychosis is thought to affect around one in every 1,000 women who give birth.It's sometimes referred to aspuerperal psychosis or postnatal
What should I do if I think someone may have developed postpartum psychosis? Puerperal psychosis
Puerperal psychosisContact your GP immediately if you think someone you know may have developed postnatal psychosis. If this isn't possible, call NHS 111 or your local out-of-hours service . If you think there's a danger of imminent harm, call 999 and ask for an ambulance.
What should I do if I think I'm having an episode? Puerperal psychosis
Puerperal psychosisIf you already have a care plan because you've been assessed to be at high risk, there should be an emergency number you can call to reach a crisis team. If you don't have a care plan, and think you're having a psychotic episode, see your GP urgently or go to A&E.