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  • Stomach ulcer - Complications

    Read about the main complications of stomach ulcers, including internal bleeding, a split in the stomach (perforation) and a blockage in your digestive system.

  • Stillbirth - Causes

    Read about the causes of stillbirth, including complications with the placenta (the organ that links the baby’s blood supply to the mother’s).

  • Sickle cell disease - Treatment

    Read about the main treatments for sickle cell disease, including medications to prevent pain, blood transfusions and stem cell transplants.

  • Rhesus disease - Causes

    Rhesus disease is caused by a specific mix of blood types between a pregnant mother and her unborn baby.

  • Pre-eclampsia - Causes

    Pre-eclampsia is thought to be caused by the placenta not developing properly due to a problem with the blood vessels supplying it. The exact cause isn't fully understood.

  • Polymyalgia rheumatica - Diagnosis

    Find out how polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is diagnosed. A series of blood tests may be used to check the levels of inflammation in your body.

  • Paget's disease of bone - Diagnosis

    Find about the main tests used to diagnose Paget's disease of bone, including blood tests, X-rays and scans.

  • Pacemaker implantation - Risks

    Find out about the possible risks of having a pacemaker fitted, including blood clots, infection, an air leak and pacemaker malfunction.

  • Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) - Diagnosis

    Find out how an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) is diagnosed. A thyroid function blood test is the main method. Other blood tests and a scan may also be needed.

  • Ovarian cancer - Tests and next steps

    Find out about the different tests for ovarian cancer. These can include blood tests, scans and removing a small sample of cells for testing (biopsy).