Guidelines
30 entriesNDoH Primary Healthcare STG
- HIV Infection in Adults and Adolescents (10-19 years old)Please click on the link below to access the most up-to-date version of this guideline. The content on this page is currently being updated to align with the latest publication. Always check the version number at the bottom of the screen to confirm which version you are using. Click here to access the Primary Health Care - PHC Chapter 11: Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficienc→
- HIV Infection in Children (<10 years old)Please click on the link below to access the most up-to-date version of this guideline. The content on this page is currently being updated to align with the latest publication. Always check the version number at the bottom of the screen to confirm which version you are using. Click here to access the Primary Health Care - PHC Chapter 11: Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficienc→
- HIV and Kidney DiseaseDescription Referral N04.9/N05.9/N17.9 + (B24) DESCRIPTION Various forms of kidney disorders are described among PLHIV. Early detection of HIV kidney disease may be beneficial in an attempt to protect the kidney from further disease progression and for adjusting the dose of relevant medicines (See: Antiretroviral therapy, adults table - Antiretroviral medicines: Dose and common adverse dru→
- HIV in PregnancyDescription General measures Medicine treatment Referral O98.7 DESCRIPTION HIV is currently the commonest cause of maternal deaths in South Africa. Transmission of HIV from mother to infant may occur during pregnancy, delivery and/or breastfeeding. Without intervention, 25–40% of infants born to HIV-infected women may become infected. With appropriate interventions, maternal mortality as well as→
- HaematuriaUrology→
- HaemorrhoidsDescription General Measures Medicine Treatment Referral ICD-10 code: K64.0-5/K64.8-9 DESCRIPTION Varicose veins of the ano-rectal area that are usually accompanied by a history of constipation. Consider a diagnosis of underlying carcinoma in older patients. GENERAL MEASURES High-fibre diet. Counsel against chronic use of laxatives. Avoid straining at stool. MEDICINE TREATMENT Painful haemorrhoid→
- Headache, Mild, Non-SpecificCentral Nervous System→
- Helminthic Infestation, Excluding TapewormDescription General Measures Medicine Treatment Referral ICD-10 code: B76.0-1/B76.8-9/B77.0/B77.8/B77.9/B79/B80/B81.4/B82.0 Note: Soil-transmitted helminth infections are notifiable conditions (i.e. Ascaris Lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, Ancylostoma duodenale, Necator americanus). DESCRIPTION Types of worm infestation and the characteristics are shown in the table below. Infestations are ofte→
- Helminthic Infestation, TapewormDescription General Measures Medicine Treatment Referral ICD-10 code: B68.0-1/B68.9 DESCRIPTION Infestation with tapeworm occurs after eating infected, undercooked or raw meat like beef or pork. Infestation may be caused by: beef tapeworm – Taenia saginata pork tapeworm – Taenia solium Signs and symptoms include: Vague abdominal pain Weight loss Diarrhoea Anal (nocturnal) itch Flat white worm seg→
- Herpes SimplexHerpes Simplex→
- Herpes Simplex Ulcers, ChronicPlease click on the link below to access the most up-to-date version of this guideline. The content on this page is currently being updated to align with the latest publication. Always check the version number at the bottom of the screen to confirm which version you are using. Click here to access the Primary Health Care - PHC Chapter 11: Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficienc→
- Herpes ZosterHerpes Zoster→
- Herpes Zoster (Shingles)Please click on the link below to access the most up-to-date version of this guideline. The content on this page is currently being updated to align with the latest publication. Always check the version number at the bottom of the screen to confirm which version you are using. Click here to access the Primary Health Care - PHC Chapter 11: Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficienc→
- Herpes simplex infections of the mouth and lipsICD-10 code: B00.1-2 Description General Measures Medicine Treatment Referral DESCRIPTION Acute, painful vesicular eruptions of the lips or ulcerations of the lips and mouth caused by Herpes simplex virus and characterised by: shallow, painful ulcers on the lips, gingiva, tongue and pharynx. pain exacerbated by eating. It is a self-limiting infection with symptoms subsiding within 10→
- Hidradenitis SuppurativaHidreadenitis Suppurativa→
- Hormone Therapy (HT)General measures Medicine treatment Referral N95.1-2/N95.8-9 Indications: Short-term symptomatic relief for severe menopausal symptoms. For menopausal women, treatment should be ≤ 5 years. Risk-benefit assessment should be individualised in all patients. Contra-indications include: Known or suspected estrogen-dependent malignant tumours (such as endometrial cancer). Coronary heart disease. Active→
- How to Use These GuidelinesHow to Use these Guidelines→
- Human BitesDescription Medicine Treatment Referral ICD-10 code: S01.0-9/S11.0-2/S11.7-9/S21.0-2/S21.7-9/S31.0-5/S31.7-8/S41.0-1/S41.7-8/S51.0/S51.7-9/S61.0- 1/S61.7-9/S71.0-1/S71.7-8/S81.0/S81.7-9/S91.0-3/S91.7/T01.0-3/T01.6/T01.8- 9/T09.1/T11.1/T13.1/T14.0-1 + External Cause Code (W,X,Y,Z) DESCRIPTION Human bites may be accidental or intentional (form of assault). Human bites may result in:&nb→
- Hypertension in AdultsHypertension→
- Hypertension in ChildrenHypertension→
- Hypertension in DiabetesCardiovascular Risk in Diabetes→
- Hypertensive Disorders in PregnancyDescription Referral DESCRIPTION Hypertension in pregnancy, pre-eclampsia and eclampsia may have very serious and fatal consequences for both the mother and the baby. Hypertension is defined by: A systolic BP ≥ 140 and/or a diastolic BP ≥ 90 mmHg measured on 2 occasions, 4 hours apart. OR A systolic BP ≥ 160 and/or a diastolic BP ≥ 110 mmHg measured on a single occasion. (Always measure BP in the→
- Hypertensive EmergencyHypertensive Emergency→
- Hyperthyroidism in AdultsHyperthyroidism→
- Hyperthyroidism in Children and AdolescentsHyperthyroidism→
- Hypoglycaemia In DiabeticsDiabetic Emergencies→
- Hypoglycaemia and Hypoglycaemic ComaDescription Emergency Treatment Referral ICD-10 code: E10.0/E11.0/E12.0/E13.0/E14.0/E16.0/E16.1/E16.2 DESCRIPTION Hypoglycaemia is a blood sugar < 3 mmol/L (< 2.6 mmol/L in neonate) and may rapidly cause irreversible brain damage and/or death. Clinical features include: tremor confusion sweating delirium tachycardia coma dizziness convulsions hunger transient aphasia or speech disorders hea→
- Hypothyroidism in AdultsHypothyroidism→
- Hypothyroidism in Children and AdolescentsHypothyroidism→
- Hypothyroidism in NeonatesHypothyroidism→