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- Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, which can be either acute or chronic
- Pancreas
The pancreas helps to digest food, particularly protein.
- Peritonitis
Peritonitis is a life-threatening emergency that needs prompt medical treatment.
- Gallbladder - gallstones and surgery
Medical treatment for gallstones may not be necessary unless the gallstones cause symptoms.
- Abdominal pain in adults
The type of pain felt in the abdomen can vary greatly.
- Endoscopy
An endoscope or fibrescope is a long, usually flexible tube with a lens at one end and a video camera at the other.
- Chest pain
If in doubt about the cause of your chest pain, call an ambulance.
- Vitamin and mineral supplements - what to know
Vitamin and mineral supplements are frequently misused and taken without professional advice. Find out more about vitamin and mineral supplements and where to get advice.
- Parathyroid glands
The parathyroid glands make hormones that regulate calcium, phosphorus and magnesium in the bones and blood.
- Henoch-Schonlein purpura
Henoch-Schonlein purpura causes a purple spotted skin rash which lasts around one to four weeks, and is often marked by relapses.