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- Acute pancreatitis
Acute pancreatitis — sudden severe upper abdominal pain, causes including gallstones and alcohol, and emergency hospital treatment.
- ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)
A plain-English guide to ADHD — symptoms in children and adults, assessment, and where to get help in the UK.
- Age-related macular degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration — wet and dry types, symptoms including distorted vision, NHS monitoring, and treatments including anti-VEGF injections.
- Alopecia areata
Alopecia areata — patchy hair loss causes, who it affects, NHS treatments including topical steroids and immunotherapy, and emotional support.
- Angina
Angina — chest pain from reduced blood flow to the heart, stable vs unstable, GTN spray, and when to call 999.
- Appendicitis
Appendicitis — appendix pain location, symptoms, when to go to A&E, and NHS surgical treatment.
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