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  • Kidney stones - Causes

    Find out what causes kidney stones. They're usually the result of a build-up of a substance like calcium, ammonia or uric acid in the body.

  • Gonorrhoea - Complications

    If treated early, gonorrhoea is unlikely to lead to any complications or long-term problems. However, without treatment, it can spread to other parts of your body and cause serious problems.

  • Gangrene - Symptoms

    The symptoms of gangrene vary depending on the underlying cause. The condition can affect any part of the body, but typically starts in the toes, feet, fingers or hands.

  • What is gallbladder cancer?

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

  • Frostbite

    Find out how frostbite is treated, including rewarming the affected body parts, which ideally should be carried out under medical supervision with access to strong painkillers.

  • Diabetes insipidus - Treatment

    Treatments for diabetes insipidus aim to reduce the amount of urine your body produces.

  • Bone density scan (DEXA scan) - How it is performed

    A DEXA scan is a quick and painless procedure that involves lying on your back on an X-ray table so an area of your body can be scanned.

  • Complex regional pain syndrome - Symptoms

    Read about the symptoms of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). The main symptom is severe, continuous and debilitating pain. It usually affects one limb but can sometimes spread to other parts of the body.

  • What is bowel cancer?

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

  • Biopsy - How it is performed

    Find out more about the different ways a biopsy can be done, depending on where in the body it's being taken from.