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  • Blood in urine

    Find out about blood in urine (pee). It's not usually anything serious, but sometimes it can be, so you must get it checked out by a GP.

  • Blood in semen

    Find out about possible causes of blood in semen and when to get medical help.

  • Blood groups

    Find out about blood groups. There are 4 main blood groups – A, B, AB and O.

  • Bleeding from the bottom (rectal bleeding)

    Bleeding from the bottom (rectal bleeding) is often seen as small amounts of bright-red blood on toilet paper or pink water in the toilet. Find out when to get medical help if you keep bleeding from your bottom.

  • Hysterectomy - Complications

    As with all types of surgery, a hysterectomy can lead to complications. These can include bleeding, infections and thrombosis.

  • Gallbladder removal - Complications

    Read about the risks of gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy), including infections, internal damage and blood clots.

  • Cancer - Signs and symptoms

    It's important to be aware of any unexplained symptoms, such as the sudden appearance of a lump, blood in your pee, or a change to your usual bowel habits.

  • Acute myeloid leukaemia - Complications

    Read about the possible complications of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), including a weakened immune system, haemorrhage (bleeding) and infertility.

  • Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia

    Read about vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia, which occurs when a lack of vitamin B12 or folate causes the body to produce abnormally large red blood cells.

  • Thoracic outlet syndrome

    Find out about thoracic outlet syndrome, where nerves or blood vessels near the top of the ribs get squashed. It's often linked to having an extra rib (cervical rib).