Medical Information

Bird flu, or avian flu, is an infectious type of influenza that spreads among birds. In rare cases, it can affect humans. There are lots of different strains of bird…

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition where you have extreme mood changes. Medicines and talking therapy can help manage it. Important:Get urgent help Symptoms of bipolar disorder The main…

Most people get better from binge eating disorder with treatment and support. Guided self-help You'll probably be offered a guided self-help programme as a first step in treating binge eating…

Binge eating disorder involves regularly eating a lot of food over a short period of time until you're uncomfortably full. It's a serious mental health condition where people eat without…

Schistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia, is an infection caused by a parasitic worm that lives in fresh water in subtropical and tropical regions. The parasite is most commonly found throughout Africa, but also lives…

Treatment for bile duct cancer Bile duct cancer is often treatable. But it can be difficult to treat. The treatment you have will depend on: the size and type of…

Tests for bile duct cancer You will need more tests and scans to check for bile duct cancer if the GP refers you to a specialist. These tests can include:…

Who is more likely to get bile duct cancer Anyone can get bile duct cancer. It's not always clear what causes it. You might be more likely to get it…

Main symptoms of bile duct cancer Bile duct cancer may not have any symptoms, or they can be hard to spot. Symptoms of bile duct cancer can include: the whites…

Bile duct cancer, also called cholangiocarcinoma, is a cancer that's found anywhere in the bile ducts. The bile ducts are small tubes that connect different organs, including the liver and…