201 - 210 of 222 results for "diseases"
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Causes of oesophageal cancer
Understand the main causes of oesophageal cancer and how to reduce your chance of getting it.
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Thalassaemia
Read about thalassaemia, a group of blood disorders that affect a substance called haemoglobin. Find out about the symptoms, causes and treatments.
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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.
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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".
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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.
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Heart rhythm problems (arrhythmia)
Find out about the symptoms of heart rhythm problems and what causes them, and when you should see a GP.
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Trichomoniasis
Find out about trichomoniasis, a sexually transmitted infection, including the symptoms, how it's treated and what you can do to lower your chance of getting it.
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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.
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Vertigo
Vertigo is a symptom, rather than a condition in itself. It's the feeling that you, or the environment around you, is moving or spinning.
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Acromegaly
Find out about acromegaly, the abnormal growth of hands, feet and other body parts. This includes the symptoms, when to get medical help and how it's treated.