Daily Archives: 2025-06-25

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Cerebral palsy is the name for a group of lifelong conditions that affect movement and co-ordination. It's caused by a problem with the brain…

Cellulitis is a skin infection that's treated with antibiotics. It can be serious if it's not treated quickly. Urgent advice:Ask for an urgent GP appointment or get help from NHS…

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Complications Up to 1 in 3 people with cavernous sinus thrombosis may die. Some people who survive it are left with ongoing symptoms such as seizures…

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Complications Cavernous sinus thrombosis is usually caused by a bacterial infection that spreads from another area of the face or skull. Many cases are the result…

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Complications The most common initial symptom of cavernous sinus thrombosis is a headache. This usually develops as a sharp pain located behind or around the eyes…

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Complications Cavernous sinus thrombosis is a blood clot in the cavernous sinuses. It can be life-threatening. The cavernous sinuses are hollow spaces located under the brain, behind…

A cavernoma is a cluster of abnormal blood vessels, usually found in the brain and spinal cord. They're sometimes known as cavernous angiomas, cavernous haemangiomas, or cerebral cavernous malformation (CCM). A typical cavernoma looks like…

Catarrh is a build-up of mucus in your nose and sinuses and phlegm in your throat. It usually clears up by itself but see a GP if it lasts longer…

Cataracts is where the lens in your eye becomes cloudy, causing blurred vision and loss of sight. It usually affects older adults and can be treated with surgery. This page…

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is pressure on a nerve in your wrist. It causes tingling, numbness and pain in your hand and fingers. You can often treat it yourself, but…