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Gallstones
Gallstones are small stones that form in the gallbladder and in most cases don't cause symptoms or need treatment.
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Acute cholecystitis
Acute cholecystitis (swelling of the gallbladder) usually needs to be treated in hospital. Learn about its symptoms, prevention, treatments.
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Acute pancreatitis
Acute pancreatitis is a serious condition where the pancreas becomes inflamed over a short period of time. Learn about its symptoms and treatments.
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Gallbladder cancer
Gallbladder cancer is very rare. There are a number of different types, depending on the cells affected. Learn about its symptoms and treatments.
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Vomiting in adults
Nausea and vomiting in adults isn't usually a sign of anything serious. Learn about causes, treatments, and when to get medical help.
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Sickle cell disease
Sickle cell disease is the name for a group of inherited conditions that affect the red blood cells. The most serious is called sickle cell anaemia.
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Chronic pancreatitis
Chronic pancreatitis is a condition where the pancreas becomes permanently damaged due to inflammation. Learn about its symptoms and treatments.
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Bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma)
Cancer of the bile duct (cholangiocarcinoma) is a rare but aggressive type of cancer that begins near the liver. Learn about its symptoms and treatments.
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Pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is the caused by the abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells in the pancreas. Learn about pancreatic cancer symptoms and treatments.
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Obesity
The term 'obese' describes a person who's very overweight, with a lot of body fat. Learn about obesity causes and treatments.