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Author archives: Jawad
DVT (DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS)
Read about DVT (deep vein thrombosis), including how to tell if you have a DVT and treatment. Also, what causes DVT and how to reduce your chances of getting it.
CANCER
Read about cancer, a condition where cells in a specific part of the body begin to reproduce uncontrollably. The cancerous cells can invade and destroy surrounding healthy tissue.
CAESAREAN SECTION
Find out why caesarean sections are carried out, whether you can ask for one, what they involve, and what the risks are.
CT SCAN
Read about why CT scans are carried out, and find out what happens before, during and after the scan.
BAD BREATH
Find out what causes bad breath (halitosis), how to treat and prevent it, and when to seek medical advice.
BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common cause of unusual vaginal discharge. BV is not a sexually transmitted infection (STI), but it can increase your risk of getting an STI such as chlamydia.
BACK PAIN
Find out how to relieve back pain, what can cause it, and when to get medical advice.
ABORTION
Find out what an abortion involves, how you can get one on the NHS, and what support is available to help you make a decision.
URINE ALBUMIN TO CREATININE RATIO (ACR)
Find out when your urine albumin to creatinine ratio (ACR) should\r\nbe measured. ACR values can help identify kidney disease that occurs as a complication of diabetes.