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Brain abscess - Causes
Read about the causes of a brain abscess, including infections or severe head injuries leading to bacteria or fungi entering the brain tissue.
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Complications
Burns and scalds can sometimes lead to further problems, including shock, heat exhaustion, infection and scarring.
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Malnutrition – Causes
It can be caused by a long-term health condition that leads to a loss of appetite or disrupts the body's ability to digest food or absorb nutrients.
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Pelvic inflammatory disease - Complications
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) can sometimes lead to serious and long-term problems, particularly if the condition isn't treated with antibiotics quickly.
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Diarrhoea and vomiting
Diarrhoea and vomiting are common in adults, children and babies. Find out how to treat and avoid spreading them, and when to get medical help.
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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
Find out more about age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which mainly affects people over 50 years of age and usually leads to a gradual loss of central vision.
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Low white blood cell count
Find out about 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 give birth: the options
Find out about your options for where to give birth: at home, in hospital or at a midwife-led (midwifery) unit.
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Reactive arthritis
Find out about reactive arthritis, including the symptoms, how it's treated and why it happens.
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Side effects and risks of the progestogen-only pill
Find out about the side effects of the progestogen-only pill (mini pill) and how it can affect your periods.