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Dehydration
Dehydration is when your body loses more fluid than you take in.
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Ankylosing spondylitis
Read about ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and other types of axial spondyloarthritis, a long-term (chronic) condition in which the spine and other areas of the body become inflamed.
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Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia - Causes
Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia occurs when a lack of either of these vitamins affects the body's ability to produce fully functioning red blood cells.
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How it is performed
A DEXA scan is a quick and painless procedure that involves lying on your back on an X-ray table so an area of your body can be scanned.
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Guillain-Barré syndrome
Find out about Guillain-Barré syndrome, including its symptoms, how it's treated, how long it takes to recover and when to get medical help.
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Colostomy
Find information about colostomy, an operation to bring part of your large bowel to the outside of your tummy to form a stoma, including why it's done, what happens, recovery, possible complications and what to expect after the operation.
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Social anxiety (social phobia)
Find out about social anxiety (social phobia), including the symptoms, getting treatment and what you can do yourself to help overcome it.
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Hiatus hernia
Find out what causes a hiatus hernia, which is when part of your stomach moves up into your chest, and how to treat it if needed.
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Low white blood cell count
It usually means your body is not making enough white blood cells and can increase your risk of getting infections.
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Where to get help for self-harm
Self-harm is when somebody intentionally damages or injures their body and is a sign of emotional distress.