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Introduction Painkillers, ibuprofen
Painkillers, ibuprofenIbuprofen is a painkiller available over the counter without a prescription. It's one of a group of painkillers callednon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs(NSAIDs) and can be used to: ease mild to moderate pain such as Toothache , migraine and period pain control a high temperature(fever) for example, when someone has the flu (influenza)
Prevention Congenital heart disease
Congenital heart diseaseAs so little is known aboutthe causes of congenital heart disease, there's no guaranteed way ofavoiding having a baby with the condition. However, if you're pregnant, the following advice can help reduce the risk: Ensure you are vaccinated against rubella and flu . Avoid drinking alcohol or taking drugs . Take 400 micrograms of folic acid
Recurring febrile seizures Febrile seizures
Febrile seizuresAbout a third of children who have had a febrile seizure will have another one during a subsequent infection. This often happens within a year of the first one. Recurrence is more likely if: the first febrile seizure happened before your child was 18 months old there's a history of seizures or epilepsy in your family before having their first
Introduction Weil's disease
Weil's diseaseLeptospirosis is a type of bacterial infection spread by animals. It's caused by a strain of bacteria called leptospira. In 90% of cases, leptospirosisonly causes mild flu-like symptoms, such as aheadache, chills and muscle pain. However, in some cases the infection is more severe and can cause life-threatening problems, including organ failure
Symptoms of listeriosis Listeriosis
ListeriosisSymptoms of listeriosis in most healthy adults are mild. They usually develop from 3-70 days after the initial infection. Symptomsare similar to Bird flu and gastroenteritis , and include: a high temperature (fever) of 38C (100.4F) or above muscle ache or pain chills feelingor being sick diarrhoea These symptoms usually pass within a
Diagnosis Guillain-Barré syndrome
Guillain-Barré syndromeGuillain-Barr syndrome can be difficult to diagnose because several other conditions can cause similar symptoms. Your GP will refer you to a hospital specialist if they think you might have it or they aren't sure what's causing your symptoms. Some of the main checks and tests you may need are outlined below. Examination Your GP or specialist
How should I take paracetamol? Paracetamol
ParacetamolMake sure you take paracetamol as directed on the label or leaflet, or as instructed by a health professional. How much you can take depends on your age, your weight, the type of paracetamol you're taking and how strong it is. For example: Adults can usually take 1 or 2 500mg tablets every 4 to 6 hours, but shouldn't take more than 4g (8 500mg
Symptoms Guillain-Barré syndrome
Guillain-Barré syndromeGuillain-Barr syndrome usually affects the feet or hands first, before spreading to other parts of the body. It often starts a few days or weeks after an infection, such as a Gastroenteritis or flu . Early symptoms Symptoms ofGuillain-Barr syndrome usuallydevelopover hours or days andtend to start in yourfeet and hands before spreading to
Causes of cataracts in children Congenital cataracts
Congenital cataractsThere are a number of reasons why a child may be born with cataracts or develop them while they're still young. However,in many cases it's not possible to determine the exact cause. Some of the main causes of childhood cataracts are described below. Genes and genetic conditions Cataracts present from birth (congenital cataracts) are sometimes
About your SSRI dose SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors)
SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors)When prescribing selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), your doctor will usually select the lowest possible dose thought necessary to improve your symptoms. This approach is intended to reduce the risk of side effects. If the prescribed dose proves ineffective, it can be gradually increased. SSRIs are usually taken in tablet form.
176 health news for FLU
Around 1 in 10 maternal deaths due to flu
“Nearly one in ten pregnant deaths caused by flu,” The Daily Telegraph reports. A review into maternal deaths, which thankfully remain rare, found that conditions such as the flu and sepsis account for many of the deaths...
Swine flu vaccine predictions
Scientists have published research estimating how effective the swine flu vaccine will at reducing infection rates in the US this autumn. This research involves
Three-quarters of people with flu have no symptoms
"Over three-quarters of flu infections contracted last year did not have any symptoms, researchers found," ITV News reports. While this may be good news for people free from symptoms it raises concerns about controlling the spread of any future epidemic…
Vitamin D supplements and flu
“Vitamin D is better than vaccines at preventing flu,” reported The Times. The newspaper said that children’s risk of getting flu could be halved if they take vitamin
High-dose vitamin D 'doesn't prevent colds and flu in kids'
"Vitamin D will not protect your child from a cold: myth-busting study says 'more isn't always better' to help toddlers stay healthy," says the Mail Online. The story is based on a study that looked at…
Not touching face may help cut flu risk
'Want to avoid flu? Stop touching your face!' is the advice in the Daily Mail. It is based on a recent study in Brazil which found that on average, people touched their face 3.6 times per hour, which could make frequent hand washing less effective…
Swine flu jab narcolepsy risk is very small
There have been reports in the media today that the Pandemrix vaccine, used during the swine flu epidemic of 2009-10, increases children’s risk of developing narcolepsy...
Swine flu vaccine uptake
Several newspapers have reported that pregnant women and other vulnerable people are refusing to have the swine flu vaccine. The Times reported that a poll of GPs found that only 46%...
H1N1 traced to 1918 pandemic
The virus responsible for the Spanish flu in 1918 created a ‘viral legacy’ that persists to this day, according to a study published recently in the New England Journal of Medicine...
Superbug 'could kill 80,000 people' experts warn
"Superflu pandemic is biggest danger to UK apart from a terrorist attack – and could kill 80,000 people," is the warning in The Independent. A briefing produced by experts outlines how…