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Living without a spleen Spleen disorders and splenectomy
Spleen disorders and splenectomyIf your spleen needs to be removed, other organs such as the liver can take over many of the spleen's functions. This meansyou will still be able to cope with most infections. However, there is a small risk that a serious infection may develop quickly.This risk will be present for the rest of your life. Risk of infection Young children have a
Introduction Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugsNon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are medications widely used to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and bring down a high temperature (fever). They're often used to relieve symptoms of Headaches , painful periods , sprains and strains , colds and flu , arthritis ,and other causes of long-term pain. Although NSAIDs are commonly
Uses for aspirin Low dose aspirin
Low dose aspirinAt high doses usually 300mgaspirin can relieve pain, reducea high temperature (fever) and reduce swelling. It's often usedfor short-term relief from: Headaches and migraines toothache period pains general aches and pains colds and flu Long-term treatment with low doses of aspirin usually 75mghas an antiplatelet effect, which means
Introduction Cyclospora
CyclosporaCyclospora is an infection of the bowel caused by a tiny parasite called Cyclospora cayetanensis. It is usually caught from eating raw fruit and vegetables contaminated with human faeces (poo). Traveller's diarrhoea , which can often be severe, is the most common symptom of cyclospora. Symptoms usuallyappear about a week after catching the
Causes of diabetic ketoacidosis Diabetic ketoacidosis
Diabetic ketoacidosisDiabetic ketoacidosis is a complication of diabetes that can occur if the body starts to run out of insulin. Insulin enables the body to use bloodsugar (glucose). If there is a lack of insulin, or if it can't be used properly, the body will break down fat instead. The breakdown of fat releases harmful, acidic substances called ketones, and the
Treatingsilicosis Silicosis
SilicosisThere's no cure for silicosis, as the lung damage cannot be reversed. Treatment aims to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life. The conditionmay continue to get worse, leading to further lung damage and serious disability, although this may happen very slowly over many years. The following steps may limit the risk of complications: ensure
Symptoms of tonsillitis Tonsillitis
TonsillitisThe main symptom of tonsillitisisa Strep throat . Your tonsils will be red and swollen, and your throat may be very painful, making swallowing difficult. In some cases, the tonsils are coated or have white, pus-filled spots on them. Other common symptoms of tonsillitisinclude: high temperature (fever) over 38C (100.4F) coughing
Introduction West Nile virus
West Nile virusWest Nile virus (WNV) is a virus that's found in many countries around the worldand spread by mosquitoes. Most cases of WNV are not serious and many people have no symptoms or only mild Bird flu -like symptoms, such as headaches , muscle aches and a high temperature(fever). Seriousproblems occur infewer than 1 in 100 people infected with the
Preventing bronchiolitis Bronchiolitis
BronchiolitisThe virus that causes bronchiolitis is very common and easily spread, so it's impossible to completely prevent it. However, following the steps below can reduce the likelihood of your child developing or spreading the infection. You should: cover your child's nose and mouth when they Cough or sneeze use disposable tissues rather than
Symptoms Malaria
MalariaSymptoms of malaria can develop as quickly as seven days after you're bitten by an infected mosquito. Typically, the time between being infected an dwhen symptoms start (incubation period) is 7 to 18 days, depending on the specific parasite you're infected with. However, in some cases it can take up to a year for symptoms to develop. The
176 health news for FLU
Flu jab is not a 'waste of time'
"Flu jab given to millions is 'useless'," and "Flu jab is a waste of time," are the irresponsible headlines in The Daily Telegraph and the Daily Mail…
Experts with links to drugs industry 'hyped swine flu'
"Swine flu risk was inflated by experts with links to drugs industry," The Independent reports. The claim has been made by the authors of a study that analysed newspaper reporting of the swine flu pandemic in 2009…
'Add vitamin D to food to prevent colds and flu', say researchers
"Adding vitamin D to food would reduce deaths and significantly cut NHS costs," The Guardian reports. A review of existing data estimates that supplementing food with vitamin D would prevent millions of cold and flu cases…
Swine flu basics
A recent article in the British Medical Journal discusses the basics of the Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus, including how it differs from ordinary seasonal flu and how
Swine flu: early hospitalisations
On May 22 2009, the Centre for Disease Control (CDC) published its weekly report in which it discussed the characteristics of the first 30 patients with swine flu
Is a new flu pandemic just three mutations away?
"Just three mutations are needed to make bird flu a potential pandemic strain that could kill millions," is the alarming headline from the Mail Online. However, the chance of all three mutations occurring has been described as "relatively low"…
Pregnant women advised to get flu jab
“Pregnant women were urged to get their annual flu jab yesterday as research showed they have a five times greater risk of a stillbirth if they are admitted to hospital with swine flu,” reported The Independent.
'Dirty Brits are world's worst flu spreaders'
'Britons 'most unhygienic nation' in the face of major flu outbreak' The Daily Telegraph tell us. They report on an international survey that found that British people were least likely to adopt basic hygiene practices to avoid spreading flu…
First time flu infection may affect lifetime immunity
"A person's chances of falling ill from a new strain of flu are at least partly determined by the first strain they ever encountered, a study suggests," BBC News reports. Researchers created a modelling study, based on historic data…
Flu vaccinations and hospital admissions in the elderly
News article about the rate of winter hospital admissions and the amount of patients who have had the flu jab