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Prevention Anaphylaxis
AnaphylaxisIf you have a serious allergy or have experienced anaphylaxis, it's important to try to prevent future episodes. The main things you can do to reduce your risk are outlined below. Identify triggers Finding out if you're allergic to anything that could trigger anaphylaxis can help you avoid these triggers in the future. If you've had
Causes of a brain aneurysm Brain aneurysm
Brain aneurysmBrain aneurysmsare caused by a weakness in the walls of blood vessels in the brain. There are several reasons why this may happen, although an exact cause isn't always clear. The brain requires a large supply of blood delivered via four main blood vessels that run up the neck and into the brain. These blood vessels divide into smaller and
How is arteriography performed Arteriography
ArteriographyAngiography is carried out in a hospital X-ray or radiology department. It normally takes between 30 minutes and two hours, and you can usually go home the same day. This page covers: Preparation The procedure Afterwards Preparing for an angiogram Before having an angiogram, you may be asked to attend a hospital appointment to check that you
Causes Angioedema
AngioedemaAngioedema can have several different causes, but in many cases the exact cause is unknown. Some of the main causes of angioedema are outlined below. Allergies Angioedema is oftenthe result of an Indoor allergy . This is where the body mistakes a harmless substance, such as a certainfood,for something dangerous.Itreleases chemicals into the
When do bites happen? Dog bites
Dog bitesAlthough you may be more worriedabout bites fromwild and stray animals, any animal has the potential to bite. Many bites are actually caused by a person's own pet or an animal belonging to a friend or neighbour. Animals can act unpredictably and bitesaren't always provoked. However, an animal is more likely to bite if it's been disturbed, feels
How to avoid animal bites Dog bites
Dog bitesMost animal bites are caused by dogs. The advice below may help reduce the chances of being bitten: never leave a young child unsupervised with a dog regardless of what type of dog it isand its previous behaviour treat dogs with respectdon't approach them suddenly, run around screaming in theirpresence,or interrupt them when they're eating or
Can anosmia be cured? Smell sense, loss of
Smell sense, loss ofWhether or not anosmia can be cured depends on the underlying cause. People with congenital anosmia have a lifelong inability to smell and have no concept of what a smell even is. Currently, there's no known cure or treatment for congenital anosmia. However, other types of anosmia may be improved or cured when the underlying condition is
Causes of Angelman syndrome Angelman syndrome
Angelman syndromeIn most cases of Angelman syndrome, the child's parents don't have the conditionand the genetic difference responsible for the syndrome occurs by chance around the timeof conception. The typical characteristicsof Angelman syndrome are caused when the Angelman gene, known as UBE3A, is either absent or malfunctions. A gene is a single unit of
Signs a bitemay be infected Dog bites
Dog bitesSymptoms that suggest a wound has become infected include: redness and swelling around the wound the wound feels warm and increasingly painful liquid or pus leaks from the wound a fever of 38C (100.4F) or above sweats and chills swollen glands under the chin or in the neck, armpits or groin red streaks extending along the skin from the
Overdoses of NSAIDs Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugsTaking too much of an NSAID can be dangerous. This is known as taking an overdose. Contact your GP or NHS 111 for advice immediately if you take too much of your medicine and you experience problems such as feeling or being sick, an upset stomach, or drowsiness. Call 999for an ambulance immediately if you or someone else experiences