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  • Dystonia

    Dystonia is the name for uncontrolled and sometimes painful muscle movements (spasms). Find out about the main symptoms, types and treatments.

  • CT scan

    Find out more about why CT scans are done and what happens before, during and after the scan.

  • Coeliac disease

    Find out about coeliac disease, an autoimmune disease affecting the digestive system that makes a person have an adverse reaction to gluten.

  • Myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS)

    Read about myalgic encephalomyelitis (chronic fatigue syndrome or ME/CFS). It’s a long-term condition with a wide range of symptoms including extreme tiredness.

  • Cardiomyopathy

    Find out about cardiomyopathy, a general term for diseases of the heart muscle, where the walls of the heart chambers have become stretched, thickened or stiff.

  • Neuroendocrine tumours and carcinoid syndrome

    Read about neuroendocrine tumours and their symptoms, known as carcinoid syndrome. Find out the causes, tests and treatments for neuroendocrine tumours and carcinoid syndrome.

  • Atopic eczema

    Find out about atopic eczema, including symptoms, causes and treatments.

  • Amyloidosis

    Find out about amyloidosis, including what the symptoms are, when and where to get medical help, the causes and how it's treated.

  • Amputation

    Information about amputation, including why and how it's carried out, recovery and rehabilitation, prosthetics, stump care and possible complications.

  • Allergies

    Find out about allergies, including typical symptoms, common allergies, when to get emergency medical help and allergy testing and treatments.