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  • Hydrocephalus - Diagnosis

    Find out how hydrocephalus is diagnosed. CT and MRI scans are often used to examine the brain in detail and help diagnose the condition.

  • Hydrocephalus - Complications

    Read about the complications that can sometimes happen after having surgery to treat hydrocephalus, including problems with a shunt, such as a blockage or infection.

  • Hydrocephalus - Causes

    Find out what causes hydrocephalus. Hydrocephalus present at birth (congenital) can be caused by conditions like spina bifida. Hydrocephalus that develops later (acquired) is often the result of an injury or illness.

  • Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease - Symptoms

    Read about the symptoms of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), including pain in your abdomen, side or lower back, blood in your urine and kidney stones.

  • Antibiotics - Uses

    Read about the uses of antibiotics, including treating or preventing some types of bacterial infections.

  • Acute pancreatitis - Treatment

    There's no specific treatment for acute pancreatitis, but for most people the condition gets better on its own within a week.

  • Acne - Diagnosis

    Your GP will be able diagnosis acne by looking at your skin. This will involve examining your face, chest and back for the different types of spot.

  • Knee pain

    Sudden knee pain is often caused by overusing the knee or injuring it. Find out what you can do to treat it yourself and when to get medical help.

  • How to help a weak bladder

    Self-help tips and lifestyle changes to help relieve symptoms or urinary incontinence.

  • Lumbar decompression surgery - Risks

    Lumbar decompression surgery is generally effective in relieving symptoms such as leg pain and numbness. However, some people continue to have symptoms after surgery, or develop symptoms again within a few years.