Search results for infectious diseases

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• Pelvic inflammatory disease - Diagnosis

  There's no single test for diagnosing pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) – it is diagnosed based on your symptoms and a gynaecological examination.

• Kawasaki disease

  With prompt treatment, most children make a full recovery from Kawasaki disease.

• Sickle cell disease - Symptoms

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

• 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.

• Chronic kidney disease - Treatment

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

• Kawasaki disease

  The cause of Kawasaki disease is not fully understood, but it's thought to be caused by an infection.

• Congenital heart disease - Complications

  People with congenital heart disease have an increased risk of developing further problems.

• Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease - Treatment

  Find out what can be done for a person with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) to reduce their symptoms.