Generalised tonic-clonic (previously called grand mal)
Epilepsy is a condition in which disturbances to the brain's normal electrical activity cause recurring seizures or brief episodes of altered consciousness. People with epilepsy have recurrent seizures. There are about 40 different types and ... [... more]
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Feeding problems
Most children occasionally have a gastrointestinal problem that can influence their appetite or food absorption. More serious feeding problems can greatly disrupt a child's ability to take in vital nutrients. The kind of feeding problem may ... [... more]
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Joubert syndrome
Joubert syndrome (also known as cerebellar vermis agenesis or cerebelloparenchymal disorder IV) is a rare inherited disorder of the brain. Normally, the cerebellum (an area at the back of the brain which is important for balance and ... [... more]
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Sarcoptes scabiei
Scabies is a parasitic infection that can cause intense itching. It is sometimes passed on during sexual intercourse but can be transferred by any skin-to-skin contact. It can affect anyone but is most common in children and young adults. The ... [... more]
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Recent technology
As so many people are affected by diabetes, much research is being done to determine how the disease can be prevented, and treated as painlessly as possible. It's very clear that being overweight and inactive increases the chances of someone ... [... more]
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Onychomycosis
Nails help us to manipulate objects, aid our sense of touch and protect the tissues at the end of our fingers and toes. Fungal infections, such as onychomycosis, alter the look of nails and require treatment. Onychomycosis usually affects the end ... [... more]
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Causes and effects of back pain
People injure their backs in all manner of ways, and often the pain is a result of a strain rather than a dramatic accident. So why do we experience so much pain and what can we do to reduce our risk of injury? We aren't designed for sitting in ... [... more]
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Chronic renal failure
There are many possible reasons why our kidneys fail, and the risk increases with age. Diabetes (30 per cent of patients with diabetes develop kidney failure) Because the kidneys can manage with only a small proportion of their functional ... [... more]
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Epiglottitis
Looking at epiglottitis, its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment This acute infection of the throat can occur rapidly and may be fatal if not treated swiftly. Epiglottitis is an acute infection of the epiglottis, which is a flap of cartilage in the ... [... more]
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Blepharospasm
Description of the causes, symptoms and treatment of blepharospasmDescription of the causes, symptoms and treatment of blepharospasm Blepharospasm is an involuntary contraction of one of the muscles that controls the eyelids, causing them to ... [... more]
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Drinking safely
Alcohol produces a wide range of mental and physical effects Alcohol is a drug that's safe in moderation but, if abused, it can cause immediate and long-term harm. Find out how to enjoy drinking without the risks. Alcohol is a drug, and as such ... [... more]
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Urinary tract infection
Causes and effects of urinary tract infection and its treatment Urinary tract infections are infections of any part of the urinary system. Infections can occur anywhere along the urinary tract, from the kidneys to the ureters (the tubes that ... [... more]
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