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  • Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS)

    Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS), also known as Hughes syndrome, is a disorder of the immune system that causes an increased risk of blood clots.

  • Angina

    Find out about angina, a type of chest pain caused by the heart not getting enough blood. Find out about the symptoms and how it's treated.

  • Anticoagulant medicines - Uses

    Anticoagulant medicines are used if your blood is clotting too quickly. When this happens, blood clots can form in the wrong places.

  • Anticoagulant medicines - Side effects

    Read about the main side effects of anticoagulants, including excessive bleeding.

  • Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia - Diagnosis

    Read about diagnosing vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia, which can often be diagnosed by a GP based on your symptoms and the results of blood tests.

  • Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia - Causes

    Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia occurs when a lack of either of these vitamins affects the body's ability to produce fully functioning red blood cells.

  • Varicose eczema - Treatment

    Read about treatments for varicose eczema. Treatment aims to improve the condition of your skin, treat your symptoms and help improve your circulation (blood flow)

  • What is type 2 diabetes?

    Find out about type 2 diabetes, a condition where a hormone called insulin does not work well or not enough is made. This makes your blood glucose (sugar) levels too high.

  • What is type 1 diabetes?

    Find out about type 1 diabetes, a condition where your body cannot make a hormone called insulin and your blood glucose (sugar) level becomes too high.

  • Living with type 1 diabetes

    Find out about living with type 1 diabetes, including managing your blood glucose (sugar) and how type 1 diabetes affects your life.