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Deafness see Hearing loss
Decompression sickness see Air or gas embolism
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Delirium see Sudden confusion delirium
Dental pain see Toothache
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DEXA scan see Bone density scan DEXA scan
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Hypertension see High blood pressure hypertension
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Obstructive sleep apnoea see Sleep apnoea
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Suicidal thoughts see Help for suicidal thoughts
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Swallowing problems see Dysphagia swallowing problems
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Throat sore see Sore throat
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Venous leg ulcer
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Vomiting bug see Norovirus vomiting bug
Weight loss surgery
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Winter vomiting bug see Norovirus vomiting bug
Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening