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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…

Anabolic steroids are prescription-only medicines that are sometimes taken without medical advice to increase muscle mass and improve athletic performance. If used in this way, they can cause serious side…

Amyloidosis is a group of rare conditions where a protein called amyloid builds up in your body. It can affect organs such as your heart, kidneys, liver, nerves or digestive…

An amputation is the surgical removal of part of the body, such as an arm or leg. This topic may be helpful if you, a friend, or a member of your family, recently…

Contents Overview Why it's offered What happens Results Risks Before you decide to have amniocentesis, you'll be told about the risks and possible complications. The main risks associated with the…

Contents Overview Why it's offered What happens Results Risks After amniocentesis has been carried out, the sample of amniotic fluid will be sent to a laboratory for testing. Getting the results…