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Dentures (false teeth)
Read about the two types of dentures – complete dentures and partial dentures. Find out how dentures are fitted, how to care for your dentures and when to see your dentist.
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Dental abscess
Find out more about dental abscesses, including what the symptoms are, when to get medical help, how they’re treated, and how to prevent them.
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Dengue
Dengue is an infection spread by mosquitoes. Find out where it's found, what the symptoms are, when to get medical help, and what you can do to avoid it.
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Dementia
Read our guide on dementia, which covers possible causes, symptoms and treatments, plus guidance for family and friends on living with dementia.
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Dementia with Lewy bodies
Find out about a type of dementia called dementia with Lewy bodies, including what the symptoms are, how it's treated and what the outlook is.
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Dehydration
Dehydration is when your body loses more fluid than you take in. Find out what the symptoms of dehydration are, how to prevent it and when to get medical help.
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DVT (deep vein thrombosis)
Find out more about DVT (deep vein thrombosis), a blood clot in a vein, usually in the leg.
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Decongestants
Decongestants are medicines that can provide short-term relief for a blocked or stuffy nose (nasal congestion). Find out about the different types and who can take them.
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Deafblindness
Read about deafblindness, a condition in which a person has a combination of sight and hearing difficulties that affect their everyday activities.
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Dandruff
Find out what causes dandruff, what you can do to get rid of it and when to get medical advice.