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Can vaginismus be treated?
NHS Direct — Vaginismus is when the muscles around the vagina tighten against your will whenever penetration of the vagina is attempted. It makes sexual intercourse difficult or impossible (the vagina can completely close up) and it can be quite painful. The ...More…
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Urinary-tract-infection-children
NHS Direct — When we digest food waste products are left behind in our blood and are removed by either the liver or the kidneys. The most important waste product removed by the kidneys is called urea, which is largely made up of nitrogen. Urea is mixed with ...More…
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Trichomonas_vaginalis
NHS Direct — Trichomoniasis, also known as trichomonas vaginalis, is a common infection caused by a germ known as trichomonas vaginalis. The infection can affect both men and women, although women display more symptoms than men. In women, the infection occurs ...More…
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Toxoplasmosis
NHS Direct — Information on Toxoplasmosis from NHS Choices including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment and with links to other useful resources Toxoplasmosis is a common disease that occurs worldwide in most birds and warm-blooded mammals, ...More…
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Thrush, vaginal
NHS Direct — Information on Thrush from NHS Choices including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment and with links to other useful resources Vaginal thrush, also known as candida, vulvovaginal candidiasis or vaginal candidosis, is a yeast ...More…
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Threadworms
NHS Direct — Information on Threadworms from NHS Choices including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment and with links to other useful resources The threadworm, sometimes called a pinworm, is the most common worm parasite infestation of children ...More…
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Reyes-syndrome
NHS Direct — Reye's syndrome is a very rare condition that causes serious liver and brain damage. If it is not treated promptly, the condition will quickly result in death. Almost all recorded cases of Reye's syndrome have occurred in children. The exact ...More…
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Prolapse-of-the-uterus
NHS Direct — The uterus (womb) is normally held in place by a hammock of muscles, tissue and ligaments. Prolapse happens when tissues supporting the uterus become so weak that the uterus cannot stay in place and slips down from its normal position. Up to 30% ...More…
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Primary-biliary-cirrhosis
NHS Direct — Information on Primary biliary cirrhosis from NHS Choices including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment and with links to other useful resources Primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) is a type of chronic liver disease that is poorly ...More…
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Premenstrual-syndrome
NHS Direct — Information on Premenstrual syndrome from NHS Choices including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment and with links to other useful resources Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is the name given to the set of physical, psychological and ...More…
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Embryonic and foetal stages
NHS Direct — Information on Pregnancy from NHS Choices including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment and with links to other useful resources Pregnancy occurs when a sperm penetrates an egg. The single sperm that burrows into the egg is the ...More…