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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.

  • Acute kidney injury

    Acute kidney injury (AKI) is sudden damage to the kidneys that causes them to not work properly. It can range from minor loss of kidney function to complete kidney failure.

  • 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.