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  • Ankylosing spondylitis - Complications

    Read about complications of ankylosing spondylitis (AS), which can affect many parts of your body.

  • Androgen insensitivity syndrome - Causes

    The genetic alteration that causes androgen insensitivity syndrome means the body cannot respond to testosterone properly.

  • What is anal cancer?

    Find out what anal cancer is, including which parts of the body are affected.

  • Alcohol misuse - Risks

    Alcohol is a powerful chemical that can have a wide range of adverse effects on almost every part of your body.

  • Communicating with someone with dementia

    Advice on how to encourage communication with people with dementia, including body language and physical contact, and active listening.

  • Steroids

    Find out more about steroids, the different types of steroid medicine, side effects and how to stop taking them safely.

  • Vitamins and minerals

    Find out about common vitamins and minerals, including what they do, how much you need, and how to ensure you get enough.

  • Typhoid fever

    Find out about typhoid fever, what causes it, how it's treated and what you can do to protect yourself if you're travelling to a high-risk area.

  • Tics

    Tics are unintentional, fast and repetitive muscle movements. Find out how long they last, when to get medical advice and how they can be treated.

  • Repetitive strain injury (RSI)

    Find out about repetitive strain injury (RSI), including what the symptoms are, what causes it, what you can do to treat it and when to get medical help.