Search results for bleeding
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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.
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Hodgkin lymphoma
Hodgkin lymphoma is caused by a change (mutation) in the DNA of a type of white blood cell called B lymphocytes. The exact reason why this happens isn't known.
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Symptoms of haemophilia
The symptoms of haemophilia vary, depending on how severe the condition is, but the main sign is prolonged bleeding.
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Gestational diabetes - Treatment
Find out how gestational diabetes is managed, including what you can do to control your blood sugar level and what medicine may be needed.
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Ectopic pregnancy - Symptoms
Read about the main signs and symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy, including vaginal bleeding, tummy pain and pain in the tip of your shoulder.
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Ectopic pregnancy - Diagnosis
Read about the tests you might have to diagnose an ectopic pregnancy, including a transvaginal ultrasound scan, blood tests and a minor operation.
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Crohn's disease – Symptoms – NHS
Read about the symptoms of Crohn's disease. The main symptoms are diarrhoea, stomach cramps, blood in your poo, tiredness and weight loss. However, you might not have all of these symptoms.
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Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease - Prevention
Read about the strict controls that are in place to prevent variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) spreading through the food supply and blood transfusions.
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Cardiac catheterisation and coronary angiography - Why they're used
Cardiac catheterisation and coronary angiography can provide important information about the heart and the surrounding blood vessels supplying it.
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Cardiac catheterisation and coronary angiography - Recovery
After having cardiac catheterisation and coronary angiography, your pulse and blood pressure will be checked and recorded.