Yearly Archives: 2025

Main cause of anal cancer Most anal cancers are caused by an infection called human papillomavirus (HPV). You can get HPV from: any skin-to-skin contact of the genital area vaginal, anal…

Main symptoms of anal cancer Symptoms of anal cancer can include: bleeding from your bottom itching and pain around your anus small lumps around and inside your bottom a discharge of…

Anal cancer is a rare type of cancer that affects the anus. The anus is where your bowel connects to the outside of your body (the bottom). Anal cancer can…

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Complications As most cases of vitamin B12 deficiency or folate deficiency can be easily and effectively treated, complications are rare. But complications can occasionally…

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Complications The treatment for vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia depends on what's causing the condition. Most people can be easily treated with injections or tablets…

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Complications A diagnosis of vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia can often be made by a GP based on your symptoms and the results of blood…

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Complications Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia occurs when a lack of either of these vitamins affects the body's ability to produce fully functioning…

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Complications Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia can cause a wide range of symptoms. These usually develop gradually, but can worsen if the condition goes untreated.…

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Complications Vitamin B12 or B9 (commonly called folate) deficiency anaemia occurs when a lack of vitamin B12 or folate causes the body to produce abnormally…

Iron deficiency anaemia is caused by lack of iron, often because of blood loss or pregnancy. It's treated with iron tablets and by eating iron-rich foods. Check if you have…