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Gluten-free diet
A gluten-free diet doesn't contain any foods or drinks made from gluten - a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. Find out what foods and drinks you can have, and those to avoid, if you can't eat gluten.
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Coeliac disease
Coeliac disease is a condition where the body's immune system damages the lining of the small bowel when gluten is eaten. Learn about the symptoms and treatments of this condition.
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Addison's disease
Addison's disease (also known as primary adrenal insufficiency or hypoadrenalism) is a rare disorder of the adrenal glands. Learn about its symptoms and treatments.
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Lichen planus
Lichen planus is a non-infectious, itchy rash that can affect many areas of the body. Learn about its symptoms and treatments.
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Urinary tract infection (UTI) in children
Read about urinary tract infections (UTIs) in children, which are fairly common, but not usually serious. They can be effectively treated with antibiotics.
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Screening for Down’s syndrome, Edwards’ syndrome and Patau’s syndrome
Learn more about screening, how the tests are carried out and your choices before and after
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Dialysis
Read about the main side effects of dialysis, including fatigue, infections and weight changes.
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Colposcopy
A colposcopy is a procedure to find out whether there are abnormal cells on or in a woman's cervix or vagina. Learn about why it's used, and what happens.
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Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment, with medicine used to kill cancer cells. Learn more about chemotherapy, including its possible side effects.
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Blood spot test
A blood spot test is part of the newborn screening offered babies in Scotland. It's a way to check your baby's blood for conditions that would be missed by a physical examination. Find out what this test looks for and how it's done.