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Risks of amniocentesis Amniocentesis
AmniocentesisBefore you decide to have amniocentesis, you'll be told about the risks and possible complications. The main risks associated with the procedure are outlined below. Miscarriage There's a small risk of Miscarriage (loss of the pregnancy) occurring in any pregnancy, regardless of whether or not you have amniocentesis. If you have amniocentesis
How is polyhydramnios diagnosed? Polyhydramnios (too much amniotic fluid)
Polyhydramnios (too much amniotic fluid)In most women with polyhydramnios, the excess fluid builds up slowly. After 30 weeks of pregnancy, this excess fluid should be noticeable and picked up by your GP, midwife or obstetrician during one of your antenatal appointments . In rare cases, when polyhydramnios develops very quickly, the excess fluid may be apparent earlier in pregnancy, or
What are the causes? Polyhydramnios (too much amniotic fluid)
Polyhydramnios (too much amniotic fluid)Often, no cause can be found for polyhydramnios. However, it can be associated with any of the following: The mother carrying twins (read about giving birth to twins ). The mother having diabetes, including Gestational diabetes (pregnancy-related diabetes). Sometimes, if diabetes is the cause, the baby will be larger than expected for its
What associated risks should I be aware of? Polyhydramnios (too much amniotic fluid)
Polyhydramnios (too much amniotic fluid)Havingpolyhydramnios means there's a slightly higher risk of your unborn babyhaving abirth defect, especially if the fluid build-up is severe. You should discuss with your healthcare professionals any other problems that the extra fluid could be linked to. However, don't panic the vast majority of women with polyhydramnios give birth to healthy
Symptoms of motor neurone disease Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)The initial symptoms of motor neurone disease often affect certain areas of the body before eventually becoming more widespread. It's important to visit your GP as soon as possible if you have the typical early symptoms of motor neurone disease. There's evidence that specialist care can improve overall survival. The symptoms usually follow a
Assessment beforesurgery Amputation
AmputationUnless you need to have anemergency amputation, you'll be fully assessed before surgery to identify themost suitable type of amputation and any factors that may affect your rehabilitation. The assessment is likely to include: a thorough medical examinationassessing your physical condition, nutritional status, bowel and bladder function, your
Prosthetics Amputation
AmputationAfter an amputation, you may be able to have a prosthetic limb fitted. Prosthetic limbs aren't suitable for everyone who's had an amputation because an extensive course of physiotherapy and rehabilitation is required (see below). Adjusting to life with a prosthetic limbtakes a considerable amount of energy because you have to compensate for the
What to do if you're worried about memory loss Memory loss
Memory lossSee your GP ifyou're worried because you or someone you care for has lost their memory. They'll do aninitial assessment and ask questions about symptoms, family historyand lifestyle. They may alsoarrange a blood test . Memory losshas a wide range of possible causes, depending on the type of memory loss. Doctors classify memories as either:
Could memory loss be dementia? Memory loss
Memory lossIf you're reading this because you think your memory problems may be a sign of dementia, rest assured that they probably aren't. Aperson with dementia won't usually be aware of their memory loss, ormay deny it. Your memory loss is likely to be caused bysomething much more common and treatable, such asdepression. You may beworried that someone
Symptoms Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia
Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemiaVitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia can cause a wide range of symptoms.These usually develop graduallybut can worsen if the condition goes untreated. Anaemia is whereyou have fewer red blood cells than normal oryou havean abnormally low amountof a substance called haemoglobin in each red blood cell. General symptoms of anaemia may include: