Day: February 28, 2024

What are wisdom teeth? Wisdom teeth are the teeth at the back of your mouth (the third molar teeth). They tend to come through (erupt) in the late teens or twenties. Some wisdom teeth do not come through fully (partly erupt) and get stuck (or impacted) against nearby teeth or bone. This often leaves a flap of gum over your tooth. Others grow too long (over erupt). A wisdom tooth may need to be removed for one or more of the following reasons. repeated or serious infection of the gum tooth decay a wisdom tooth can grow out too far and

Keeping warm and safe during colder months of the year also means being alert to indoor health hazards. These simple tips should help to keep you safe and healthy at home this winter. Winter injuries and risks Winter products such as hot water bottles, electric blankets and heaters can cause burns and other injuries. Other winter risks come from faulty electrical products that can overheat, give you an electric shock or could potentially cause a fire. Fire safety About half of all fires in the home start in the kitchen, and more than 4 in 10 of all deaths from fire happen during winter.

What is Williams syndrome? Williams syndrome is a genetic condition present from birth that occurs because a small piece of chromosome 7 does not form properly after conception. Williams syndrome can’t be cured, but treatment can help manage the symptoms, especially if started early. What are the symptoms of Williams syndrome? Williams syndrome can cause delays in a child’s development and learning. They can have problems with: speech, with the first word coming as late as 3 years of age motor skills such as walking and toilet training doing activities such as drawing or puzzles However, children with Williams syndrome

What is a wide local excision? A wide local excision involves removing the cancer with a rim of breast tissue around the cancer. Your surgeon will tell you if your nipple needs to be removed. As well as removing your breast tissue, your surgeon may remove lymph nodes in your armpit to find out if there are any cancer cells in them. What are the benefits of surgery? Removing the cancer by surgery gives you the best chance of being free of early breast cancer. The breast tissue and lymph nodes that your surgeon removes will be examined under a microscope to help

What is whooping cough? Whooping cough is a bacterial infection that spreads from one person to another. It causes severe bouts of coughing. The ‘whoop’ refers to the sound you may make if you take a quick breath between coughs. Pertussis, or the ‘hundred-day cough’, are other names for whooping cough. Whooping cough can feel uncomfortable and last for a long time. After one to 2 weeks, the cold symptoms get better, but the cough gets worse. After 2 to 6 weeks, the cough begins to get better. But it can take weeks to months for the cough to go

What are white blood cells? White blood cells are also called leucocytes. They are one of 4 main components of your blood, along with: red blood cells platelets plasma What do white blood cells do? White blood cells are an important part of your immune system. Your immune system detects and deals with infections or foreign molecules that enter your body. Things that cause infection are called pathogens (germs). What are the types of white blood cells? There are many different types of white blood cells. Each type has a different role in your immune system. The main types of white blood

What is whiplash? Whiplash is an injury to your muscles, tendons or other soft tissues of your neck. It is caused by a sudden and vigorous movement of the head in one direction, then back again quickly, most commonly during a car accident. When your neck is forced beyond its usual range of movement, the soft tissues (tendons, muscles and ligaments) may be overstretched or sprained. This causes pain and discomfort in your neck and shoulders and may also cause back pain. How do I know if I have whiplash? Sometimes you can have no symptoms after a whiplash injury, but