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  • Myasthenia gravis - Diagnosis

    Read about the tests you may have to help diagnose myasthenia gravis, including blood tests, nerve tests and CT or MRI scans.

  • Miscarriage - Symptoms

    The most common sign of miscarriage is vaginal bleeding.

  • Miscarriage - Diagnosis

    If you see your GP or midwife because of vaginal bleeding or other symptoms of miscarriage, you may be referred to an early pregnancy unit for tests.

  • Marfan syndrome - Symptoms

    Find out about the possible symptoms of Marfan syndrome, which can affect the skeleton, eyes, and heart and blood vessels (cardiovascular system).

  • Venous leg ulcer - Causes

    A venous leg ulcer can develop after a minor injury if there is a problem with the circulation of blood in your leg veins. This happens when the pressure inside the veins increases.

  • Learning disabilities - Annual health checks

    People with a learning disability often have poorer physical and mental health than other people. An annual health check can help by spotting problems sooner.

  • Knee ligament surgery - Risks

    Read about the possible risks of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery, including pain and swelling in the replacement ligament, infection or a blood clot.

  • Symptoms of kidney cancer

    Find out about the symptoms of kidney cancer, which can include blood in your pee and pain in your back or side.

  • Newborn jaundice - Causes

    Jaundice is caused by too much bilirubin in the blood. This is known as hyperbilirubinaemia.

  • Hysterectomy - Why it's necessary

    A hysterectomy is sometimes recommended to treat heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic inflammatory disease, prolapse of the uterus, endometriosis or fibroids.