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Neuroendocrine tumours and carcinoid syndrome
Read about neuroendocrine tumours and their symptoms, known as carcinoid syndrome. Find out the causes, tests and treatments for neuroendocrine tumours and carcinoid syndrome.
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Beta blockers
Read about a group of medicines called beta blockers, including what they're used for, side effects and what to do if you miss a dose or take too much.
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Vitamins and minerals - Iodine
Find out about iodine, including what it does, how much you need, and how to make sure you get enough.
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Underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) - Causes
Read about the causes of an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), including the immune system attacking the thyroid gland and previous thyroid treatment.
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Restricted growth (dwarfism) - Treatment
Some people with restricted growth may be able to have treatment to help them grow more than they otherwise would, although not everyone will need treatment.
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Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) - Causes
Find out what can cause an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), including Graves' disease, thyroid nodules and an increased level of iodine in the body.
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Type 1 diabetes – About insulin
Find out about insulin for type 1 diabetes.
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The 'male menopause'
Read about "male menopause", where some men develop depression, loss of sex drive, erectile dysfunction and other physical and emotional symptoms when they reach their late 40s to early 50s.
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Womb (uterus) cancer - Treatment
Find out about the main treatments for womb cancer, including surgery chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
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Turner syndrome - Treatment
There is no cure for Turner syndrome, but many of the associated symptoms, such as short stature, sexual development problems and learning difficulties, can be treated.