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  • Indigestion

    Find out about indigestion, a common problem that causes pain or discomfort in your upper abdomen (dyspepsia) or behind your breastbone (heartburn).

  • Hiatus hernia

    Find out what causes a hiatus hernia, which is when part of your stomach moves up into your chest, and how to treat it if needed.

  • Heartburn and acid reflux

    Find out more about heartburn, a burning feeling in the chest caused by stomach acid travelling up towards the throat (acid reflux). If it keeps happening, it may be gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD).

  • Empyema

    .... infection is left untreated, or if it fails to fully respond to treatment. The term empyema is most commonly used to refer to pus-filled pockets that develop in the pleural space. This is the slim space between the outside of the lungs and the inside of the chest cavity.

  • Angina

    Read more about angina, which is a type of chest pain caused by not enough blood going to the muscles of the heart. It usually happens when the arteries supplying the heart become hardened and narrowed.

  • Paget's disease of the nipple - Treatment

    Find out how Paget's disease of the nipple is treated. Surgery is usually used, which may involve a mastectomy (removal of the breast) or breast-conserving surgery.

  • 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.

  • Paget's disease of the nipple - Diagnosis

    Find out how Paget's disease of the nipple is diagnosed. Your GP will examine your breasts and ask about your symptoms. They may refer you to a breast clinic for further tests.

  • Symptoms of a heart attack

    Read about symptoms of a heart attack, including chest pain, shortness of breath, feeling and being sick, and anxiety.

  • Cosmetic surgery

    Information about common types of cosmetic surgery, including liposuction, tummy tucks and breast reduction.