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  • Broken hip

    NHS information about broken hip (hip fracture) including what the symptoms are, how it's treated and recovery.

  • Broken finger or thumb

    Find out how to tell if you have a broken finger or thumb, what you should do, and how long it takes to heal.

  • Broken collarbone

    Find out how to tell if you have a broken collarbone, where to get medical help and how long it takes to heal.

  • Broken arm or wrist

    Find out how to tell if you have a broken arm or wrist, where to get medical help and how long it takes to heal.

  • Broken ankle

    Find out how to tell if your ankle is broken (fractured) and when to get medical advice, plus how a broken ankle is treated and how long it takes to heal.

  • Brain death

    Brain stem death is where a person no longer has any brain stem functions, and has permanently lost the potential for consciousness and the capacity to breathe.

  • Bowen's disease

    Find out about the symptoms, causes and treatments for Bowen's disease, a very early and easily treatable form of skin cancer.

  • Bowel polyps

    Find out about bowel (colonic) polyps, which are small growths on the inner lining of the bowel. There are often no symptoms but should usually be removed.

  • Bowel incontinence

    Read about bowel incontinence, including the symptoms, what causes it and the treatments available.

  • Bowel cancer

    Find out about bowel cancer, including what the symptoms are, what to do if you think you have it, how it is treated, and where to get support.