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  • Total iron-binding capacity (TIBC) and transferrin test

    Find out what a total iron-binding capacity (TIBC) or transferrin test measures and what high and low TIBC levels may indicate.

  • Thyroid cancer

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

  • Thrush in men and women

    Find out more about thrush (yeast infection), including what the symptoms are, how it's treated, why it happens and how to help prevent it.

  • Thrombophilia

    Thrombophilia is a condition that increases your risk of blood clots. It’s usually treated with anticoagulant medicines.

  • Threadworms

    Read about threadworms (pinworms), which are tiny worms in your poo. They're common in children and spread easily. You can treat them without seeing a GP.

  • Thoracic outlet syndrome

    Find out about thoracic outlet syndrome, where nerves or blood vessels near the top of the ribs get squashed. It's often linked to having an extra rib (cervical rib).

  • Excessive thirst

    Find out about excessive thirst, including what might be causing it, when to see a GP and the difference between dry mouth and excessive thirst.

  • Thalassaemia

    Read about thalassaemia, a group of blood disorders that affect a substance called haemoglobin. Find out about the symptoms, causes and treatments.

  • Tetanus

    Find out about tetanus, including how you get it, what the symptoms are, when to get medical help, how it’s treated and the tetanus vaccination.

  • Testicular cancer

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