181 - 190 of 208 results for "diseases"
-
Causes of oesophageal cancer
Understand the main causes of oesophageal cancer and how to reduce your chance of getting it.
-
Thalassaemia
Read about thalassaemia, a group of blood disorders that affect a substance called haemoglobin. Find out about the symptoms, causes and treatments.
-
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.
-
Who can and cannot take bisacodyl
NHS medicines information on who can use bisacodyl and who may not be able to use it.
-
Root canal treatment
Find out about root canal treatment, including why it's done, what happens and the recovery involved.
-
High blood pressure
Find out about high blood pressure, including how to find out if you have it, what causes it and what you can do to lower it.
-
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".
-
Dental abscess
Find out more about dental abscesses, including what the symptoms are, when to get medical help, how they’re treated, and how to prevent them.
-
Blood pressure test
Find out why a blood pressure test is important, how it's done and what your blood pressure reading might mean.
-
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.