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  • Malnutrition – Causes

    Find out what causes malnutrition. It can be caused by a long-term health condition that leads to a loss of appetite or disrupts the body's ability to digest food or absorb nutrients.

  • Kidney stones - Causes

    Find out what causes kidney stones. They're usually the result of a build-up of a substance like calcium, ammonia or uric acid in the body.

  • What is IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)

    Find out what irritable bowel syndrome is, including which parts of the body are affected.

  • Gangrene - Symptoms

    The symptoms of gangrene vary depending on the underlying cause. The condition can affect any part of the body, but typically starts in the toes, feet, fingers or hands.

  • What is gallbladder cancer?

    Find out what gallbladder cancer is, including which parts of the body are affected.

  • Diabetes insipidus - Treatment

    Treatments for diabetes insipidus aim to reduce the amount of urine your body produces.

  • Complex regional pain syndrome - Symptoms

    Read about the symptoms of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). The main symptom is severe, continuous and debilitating pain. It usually affects one limb but can sometimes spread to other parts of the body.

  • What is bowel cancer?

    Find out what bowel cancer is, including which parts of the body are affected.

  • What is bladder cancer?

    Find out what bladder cancer is, including which part of the body is affected.

  • Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) - Causes

    Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is caused by the body’s immune system producing abnormal antibodies called antiphospholipid antibodies.