Search results for autoimmune disease

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• Metoclopramide: an anti-sickness medicine

  NHS information about the medicine metoclopramide, including what it's used for, who can use it, how to use it and side effects.

• Who can and cannot take bisacodyl

  NHS medicines information on who can use bisacodyl and who may not be able to use it.

• Jaundice

  NHS information about jaundice, where the skin and the whites of the eyes turn yellow. It's caused by a build-up of a substance called bilirubin.

• Priapism (painful erections)

  Read about priapism, a persistent, often painful erection. If it lasts for more than 3 to 4 hours, go to A&E to prevent permanent damage.

• Farting (flatulence)

  Flatulence is passing gas from the digestive system out of the back passage. It's more commonly known as "passing wind", or "farting".

• Root canal treatment

  Find out about root canal treatment, including why it's done, what happens and the recovery involved.

• Prednisolone: a steroid that treats swelling (inflammation) and can calm the immune system

  NHS information about the medicine prednisolone, including what it's used for, who can take it, how to take it and side effects.

• Hereditary spastic paraplegia

  Find out about hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP), a rare group of inherited disorders that often cause weakness and stiffness in the leg muscles, which gradually gets worse over time.

• Prader-Willi syndrome

  Find out about Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), which is a rare genetic condition that causes a wide range of physical symptoms, learning difficulties and behavioural challenges.

• Pyoderma gangrenosum

  Find out about pyoderma gangrenosum, a rare skin condition that causes painful ulcers.