Medical Information

There's no single cause of borderline personality disorder (BPD) and it's likely to be caused by a combination of factors. Genetics Genes you inherit from your parents may make you more vulnerable…

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a disorder of mood and how a person interacts with others. It's the most commonly recognised personality disorder. In general, someone with a personality disorder will differ significantly from…

Bone cysts are fluid-filled holes that form in bones. They mainly affect children and teenagers. They're not usually serious, but they sometimes need to be treated with surgery. Symptoms of…

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Treatment for bone cancer depends on the type of bone cancer you have, how far it has spread and your general health. The main…

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment If you're experiencing bone pain, your GP will ask about your symptoms and examine the affected area, before deciding whether you need to have any…

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Cancer occurs when the cells in a certain area of your body divide and multiply too rapidly. This produces a lump of tissue known…

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Bone pain is the most common symptom of bone cancer. Some people experience other symptoms as well. Bone pain Pain caused by bone cancer…

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Primary bone cancer is a rare type of cancer that begins in the bones. Around 550 new cases are diagnosed each year in the…

A boil is a hard and painful lump that fills with pus. Most boils go away on their own. See a GP if you keep getting them. Check if you…

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), or body dysmorphia, is a mental health condition where a person spends a lot of time worrying about flaws in their appearance. These flaws are often…