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Hepatitis C
Around one in five people with chronic hepatitis C develops cirrhosis. However, hepatitis C is a slowly progressive disease and it can 20 years or more from the time of infection for cirrhosis to develop. Those with ... [... more]
BBC |
Hallucinations
Hallucinations are usually diagnosed alongside psychotic disorders, such as dementia, bi-polar disorder (manic depression), schizophrenia, substance abuse, as well as with some personality disorders. However, many ... [... more]
Mental Health Foundation |
Adalimumab (Humira)
On rare occasions, this medicine may decrease the number of blood cells in the blood. A low white blood cell count can increase your susceptibility to infections; a low red blood cell count causes anaemia and a low platelet count can cause ... [... more]
Net Doctor |
Dimeticone (Hedrin Lotion)
The lotion should be applied to the scalp and rubbed into dry hair from the roots to the tips until all the hair is moistened. The best way to do this, particularly with with long hair, is to make a small parting and apply a few drops of the ... [... more]
Net Doctor |
Cervical Cancer Vaccination
Before being vaccinated, you should tell your GP if the person being vaccinated is taking, or has recently taken, any other medicines. For example, the vaccine may not work effectively when used with medicines that suppress your immune system, ... [... more]
NHS Direct |
Haemochromatosis
If you inherit two copies of the haemochromatosis gene (one from each parent) you have a 1 in 4 chance of having haemochromatosis. Even if the condition does not develop, or you inherit one copy of the gene, you will be a carrier but will not ... [... more]
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Herpes Simplex Eye Infections
Sometimes, your eye specialist may advise that you take antiviral and steroid eye drops or ointment at the same time. This is because some research suggests that this can clear herpes simplex eye infections more quickly. Sometimes, your eye ... [... more]
NHS Direct |
Headache In Children
The history and symptoms are usually all that are needed to establish the diagnosis (which, in the majority of cases, is a benign tension-type headache) and rule out serious causes (for example, a rash, fever and ... [... more]
BBC |
Hypercalcaemia
Occasionally, too much calcium enters the blood, most often as a result of cancer that has spread to the bones. An overproduction of PTH may also responsible; this is often caused by a tumour in one or more of the ... [... more]
BBC |
Hypothyroidism
The symptoms can be difficult to spot in the first month or two but become more obvious with time. In the UK all newborn babies are routinely screened during the heel prick blood test to check that the thyroid is ... [... more]
BBC |
