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  • Causes of haemophilia

    Haemophilia is caused by a changed gene that mainly affects males because of the way it's passed from a parent to their child.

  • Glomerulonephritis - Treatment

    Read about treating glomerulonephritis. Treatment for glomerulonephritis largely depends on the cause of the condition and the symptoms.

  • Gangrene - Treatment

    Find out how gangrene is treated. The main priorities are to remove the affected tissue, treat or prevent infection and treat the problem that caused gangrene.

  • Side effects of an epidural

    Find out about the side effects that can happen after having an epidural and how they're treated.

  • Endocarditis - Diagnosis

    To diagnose endocarditis, your GP will look closely at your medical history, paying particular attention to any problems you may have had with your heart.

  • Coronary heart disease - Causes

    Find out what causes coronary heart disease (CHD). It's usually caused by a build-up of fatty deposits on the walls of the arteries around the heart (coronary arteries).

  • Congenital heart disease - Complications

    People with congenital heart disease have an increased risk of developing further problems. Many children with the condition have delayed development.

  • Chemotherapy - Side effects

    Find out about common side effects of chemotherapy, including what can be done to reduce or prevent them.

  • Cavernous sinus thrombosis - Complications

    About 1 in 3 people with cavernous sinus thrombosis die, and many people who survive it go on to develop further problems.

  • Cavernous sinus thrombosis - Causes

    Cavernous sinus thrombosis is usually caused by a bacterial infection that spreads from another area of the face or skull.