Search results for medicines
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Addison's disease - Treatment
If you have Addison's disease, you'll need to take daily medicine to replace the lost hormones. This should help you to live an active life.
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Treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia
Find out about treatments for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL), including steroids, chemotherapy, targeted medicines, immunotherapy and a stem cell or bone marrow transplant.
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Care for people with mental health problems (Care Programme Approach) - Social care and support guide
Help with money, support at home and medicines.
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What are the treatments for dementia?
Dementia cannot be cured and the condition will gradually cause more severe problems. But there are medicines and other treatments that can help with dementia symptoms.
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Brain abscess - Treatment
Read about treating a brain abscess, which usually involves a combination of antibiotics or antifungals and surgery.
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Worms in humans
Find out about worm infections in humans, including what different types of worms look like, when to get medical help, and how to treat and prevent infections.
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Thoracic outlet syndrome
Find out about thoracic outlet syndrome, where nerves or blood vessels near the top of the ribs get squashed. It's often linked to having an extra rib (cervical rib).
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Dysphagia (swallowing problems)
Find out more about dysphagia, where you have problems swallowing.
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Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Find out about Stevens-Johnson syndrome, including what causes it, what the symptoms are and when to get medical help.
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Steroids
Find out what steroids (corticosteroids) are, when they're used, how they work, and what different types are available.