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  • Trigeminal neuralgia - Treatment

    Read about the treatments available for trigeminal neuralgia. A number of medications or surgical procedures can be used to provide pain relief.

  • Subarachnoid haemorrhage

    If you're diagnosed with a subarachnoid haemorrhage, or a diagnosis is strongly suspected, you'll usually be transferred to a specialist neurosciences unit.

  • Spina bifida - Causes

    Read about the risk factors for spina bifida. The exact cause is unknown, but a lack of folic acid before and during pregnancy is a significant risk factor.

  • Progressive supranuclear palsy - Treatment

    There's currently no cure for progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), but there are lots of things that can be done to help manage the symptoms.

  • Parkinson's disease - Treatment

    There's currently no cure for Parkinson's disease, but treatments are available to help relieve the symptoms and maintain your quality of life.

  • Paget's disease of the nipple - Reducing the risk

    Information about preventing breast cancer, including advice about diet, exercise, the importance of maintaining a healthy weight and breast screening.

  • Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) - Causes

    Find out what can cause an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), including Graves' disease, thyroid nodules and an increased level of iodine in the body.

  • Obesity - Treatment

    Information and advice about losing weight safely using diet and exercise. Other useful strategies include setting weight loss goals and asking for the support of family and friends.

  • Miscarriage - What happens

    If you have a miscarriage, you may need to have any remaining pregnancy tissue removed from your womb.

  • Malnutrition – Causes

    Find out what causes malnutrition. It can be caused by a long-term health condition that leads to a loss of appetite or disrupts the body's ability to digest food or absorb nutrients.