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DERMATITIS

DERMATITIS What is it?Dermatitis is an inflammatory skin rash that is usually itchy. Symptoms Atopic dermatitis: Starts in early childhood, Dry, red and Scaly Skin. Small itchy rash, mainly on the face and flexures of the elbows and knees. As the child scratches, wet and weepy areas form. These later crust over.Contact (allergic) dermatitis: An itchy red flaky rash which is usually limited to the area of contact. May take weeks or months to develop. In the case of severe allergy the dermatitis develops within 48 hours. The skin becomes red and itchy,

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DIABETES

DIABETES What is it?Diabetes is a condition in which there is too much glucose (sugar) in the blood, because the body does not produce enough insulin to control it. There are two types of diabetes: Type 1 or insulin dependent diabetes: Occurs manly in children and young adultsType 2 or non-insulin dependent diabetes: Occurs mostly in people over the age of 40 and is often associated with obesity. Symptoms Type1 diabetes: Thirst, Frequent urination, marked weight loss, fatigue, repeated infections of the skin, feet or bladder, tingling in the hands and feet. Leg

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DIARRHOEA

DIARRHOEA What is it?Diarrhoea occurs when very loose and frequent stools are passed. Symptoms: Passing of runny, watery faeces abnormally frequently. Cramp-like abdominal pain which comes and goes in waves. Sometimes associated with vomiting.Causes: Food poisoning, viral infection, antibiotics, stress, nervousness or excitement. In children. Food allergy may also be a cause of diarrhoea.Treatment in the home Adults: Increase fluid intake. Drink plenty of flat coke, ginger ale or diluted apple juice. Do not eat solid foods for 24 hours. When you start eating again, avoid fatty foods, coffee and milk-these can

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