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Mastocytosis
Read about mastocytosis, a rare condition caused by an excess number of mast cells gathering in the body's tissues.
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Epidural
An epidural is an injection in your back to stop you feeling pain in part of your body, commonly given for pain relief in childbirth and in some types of surgery.
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Hodgkin lymphoma
Hodgkin lymphoma is an uncommon cancer that develops in the lymphatic system, which is a network of vessels and glands spread throughout your body.
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Sickle cell disease - Causes
Read about what causes sickle cell disease, how it's inherited and how it affects the body.
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Rheumatoid arthritis - Causes
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition, which means it's caused by the body’s immune system attacking itself.
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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.
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Complex regional pain syndrome - Symptoms
It usually affects one limb but can sometimes spread to other parts of the body.
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Gangrene - Symptoms
The condition can affect any part of the body, but typically starts in the toes, feet, fingers or hands.
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Dehydration
Dehydration is when your body loses more fluid than you take in.
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Acupuncture
Read about acupuncture, a treatment derived from ancient Chinese medicine in which fine needles are inserted at certain sites in the body to relieve or prevent health problems