Search results for infectious diseases

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• Sickle cell disease

  Find out about sickle cell disease, a serious inherited blood disorder where the red blood cells develop abnormally.

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

  Find out what chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is, what the symptoms are, why it happens and how it's treated.

• Alcohol-related liver disease - Complications

  A number of serious complications can develop if you have alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD), including portal hypertension, varices and ascites.

• Alzheimer's disease - Treatment

  There's currently no cure for Alzheimer's disease, although medicine is available that can temporarily reduce some symptoms or slow down the progression of the condition in some people.

• Coronary heart disease - Diagnosis

  Find out how coronary heart disease (CHD) is diagnosed.

• Alzheimer's disease - Causes

  Alzheimer's disease is caused by parts of the brain shrinking (atrophy), which affects the structure and function of particular brain areas.

• Coeliac disease - Complications

  Find out about the possible complications of coeliac disease, which can include malabsorption, malnutrition and lactose intolerance.

• Coeliac disease - Diagnosis

  Find out about tests to diagnose coeliac disease.

• Sickle cell disease - Symptoms

  Read about the possible symptoms of sickle cell disease, including painful episodes (crises), infections and anaemia.

• Chronic kidney disease - Treatment

  Find out about the main treatments for chronic kidney disease (CKD), including lifestyle changes, medication, dialysis and kidney transplants.