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Bilharzia
Schistosomiasis is an acute and chronic parasitic disease caused by blood flukes (trematode worms) of the genus Schistosoma. Estimates show that at least 229 million people required preventive treatment in 2018. Preventive treatment, which should be repeated over a number of years, will reduce and prevent morbidity.
Beta blockers

Beta blockers, also known as beta-adrenergic blocking agents, are medications that reduce your blood pressure. Beta blockers work by blocking the effects of the hormone epinephrine, also known as adrenaline.

Beta blockers cause your heart to beat more slowly and with less force, which lowers blood pressure. Beta blockers also help open up your veins and arteries to improve blood flow.

Benign prostate enlargement

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) — also called prostate gland enlargement — is a common condition as men get older. An enlarged prostate gland can cause uncomfortable urinary symptoms, such as blocking the flow of urine out of the bladder. It can also cause bladder, urinary tract or kidney problems.

With this condition, the urinary stream may be weak or stop and start. In some cases, it can lead to infection, bladder stones and reduced kidney function.
Treatments include medication that relaxes the bladder or shrinks the prostate, surgery and minimally invasive surgery.
Bell's palsy

Bell's palsy is a condition that causes a temporary weakness or paralysis of the muscles in the face. It can occur when the nerve that controls your facial muscles becomes inflamed, swollen, or compressed. The condition causes one side of your face to droop or become stiff.

Bell's palsy may be a reaction to a viral infection. It rarely occurs more than once.
Bell's palsy is characterised by muscle weakness that causes one half of the face to droop. Bell's palsy usually resolves on its own within six months. Physiotherapy can help prevent muscles from permanently contracting.
Being sick

Feeling sick (nausea) and being sick (vomiting) are very common if you have pancreatic cancer. This can be because of the cancer, or a side effect of treatment.

Feeling and being sick is unpleasant and distressing. It may also mean that you aren’t properly absorbing medication that you take as tablets. If you are being sick a lot, there is a risk that you could become dehydrated (where your body loses more water than it takes in). Being sick a lot without any improvement (persistent vomiting) is a clear sign that something is wrong, and you may need medical attention in hospital.