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  • Kidney infection - Treatment

    Most people with a kidney infection can be treated at home by taking a course of antibiotics, and possibly painkillers as well.

  • Having an operation (surgery) - On the day

    Your admission letter from the hospital will tell you the date and time of your operation, and what time you need to turn up.

  • Ectopic pregnancy - Treatment

    Unfortunately, the baby cannot be saved in an ectopic pregnancy. Treatment is usually needed to remove the pregnancy before it grows too large.

  • Corticobasal degeneration - Treatment

    Read about the main treatments for corticobasal degeneration (CBD), including medications, physiotherapy, and speech and language therapy.

  • Coronary heart disease - Treatment

    Read about the treatments for coronary heart disease (CHD). Although it cannot be cured, treatment can help manage the symptoms and reduce the risk of further problems.

  • Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)

    Read about the alternatives to having a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). In some cases, it may be possible to have a coronary angioplasty.

  • Colostomy - Living with

    Information about living with a colostomy, including colostomy equipment and ordering new supplies, plus diet, exercise, travel and sex.

  • Treatment for cirrhosis

    Treatment for cirrhosis depends on what caused it. Cirrhosis cannot usually be cured, but there are ways to manage the symptoms and complications, and stop it getting worse.

  • Bronchiectasis - Treatment

    The damage to the lungs associated with bronchiectasis is permanent, but treatment can help prevent the condition getting worse.

  • Behçet's disease - Treatment

    Read about treating Behçet's disease. A number of treatments are available to help relieve many symptoms of the condition, but there's currently no cure.