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• Screening for Down's syndrome, Edwards' syndrome and Patau's syndrome

  Read about screening for Down's syndrome, Edwards' syndrome and Patau's syndrome in pregnancy, which is offered for all babies. Find out how to get it, what happens and when you get the results.

• Gastroscopy

  Find out what a gastroscopy is, why it's done, what happens on the day and what the results mean.

• Tonsillitis

  Find out about tonsillitis, which is when the tonsils at the sides of your throat become swollen due to a viral or bacterial infection. Find out about causes and treatments.

• Gallstones

  Find out about gallstones, including what treatment you can get if you have symptoms, what causes them and possible complications.

• Schistosomiasis (bilharzia)

  Schistosomiasis is an infection you can get from fresh water in tropical parts of the world. Find out how to avoid catching it, the symptoms and treatment.

• Iron deficiency anaemia

  Find out more about iron deficiency anaemia, including what the symptoms are, when to get medical help, the tests and treatments you may have, and the possible causes.

• Glandular fever

  Find out about glandular fever including what the symptoms are, how to treat it yourself, how to stop it spreading, and when to get medical help.

• Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)

  Find out about non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a common condition where fat builds up in the liver.

• Cystic fibrosis

  Find out about cystic fibrosis, including what the symptoms are, what to do if you think you have it, how it is treated, and where to get support.

• Endocarditis

  Endocarditis is a rare but serious infection of the inner lining of your heart. Find out the symptoms, who's at higher risk and how it's treated.