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• What to do if you miss a combined pill or take an extra one

  Find out what to do if you forget to take one or more combined pills, or if you take an extra pill by mistake.

• Peripheral neuropathy - Diagnosis

  Find out about how peripheral neuropathy is diagnosed. A number of tests can be used to diagnose peripheral neuropathy and any underlying cause.

• 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.

• Progressive supranuclear palsy - Diagnosis

  It can be difficult to diagnose progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), as there’s no single test for it, and it can have similar symptoms to other conditions.

• Trigeminal neuralgia - Diagnosis

  Find out how trigeminal neuralgia is diagnosed. As the pain is often felt in the jaw, teeth or gums, many people often visit a dentist initially, rather than a GP.

• Why cervical screening is done

  Find out why cervical screening is done and how it can protect you from cervical cancer.

• Why a colostomy is done

  Find out why a colostomy might be needed.

• Ankylosing spondylitis - Diagnosis

  Read about diagnosing ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis. It can be difficult to diagnose because the condition develops slowly and there's no definitive test.

• Carers' breaks and respite care - Social care and support guide

  How you can take a break from caring for someone else.

• Help and support for people with dementia

  Find out where to get advice and support if you’re affected by dementia, including social services, online forums and dementia charities.