201 - 210 of 224 results for "infectious diseases"
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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.
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Root canal treatment
Find out about root canal treatment, including why it's done, what happens and the recovery involved.
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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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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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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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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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Pyoderma gangrenosum
Find out about pyoderma gangrenosum, a rare skin condition that causes painful ulcers.
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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.