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Asthma in children
Asthma is a common condition that causes coughing, wheezing, tightness of the chest and breathlessness.
Learn moreAcne and spots
Acne is a skin condition caused by overactivity of the sebacaceous glands that secrete oily substances onto the skin.
Learn moreChicken pox
Chicken pox is an infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus, one of the herpes viruses. Other herpes viruses include herpes simplex, that produces cold sores, and the Epstein -Barr virus that causes glandular fever.
Learn moreChronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a condition that causes fatigue severe enough to interfere with a person's normal life. It is the term used to describe what used to be known as ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis).
Learn moreCystitis
Cystitis is a painful condition that is common in women - its been estimated that more than half the women will get cystitis at some time.
Learn moreHeadache
This fact sheet is about the normal headaches that people often refer to as tension headaches or stress headaches.
Learn moreColic
Colic is inconsolable crying in a healthy newborn baby with bouts of fussiness and irritability.
Learn moreHepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a virus carried in your blood and body fluids which infects and damages your liver.
Learn moreCold and flu
Influenza - or flu - causes similar symptoms to a cold but tends to be a more severe illness. Although it is also self-limiting in most people, flu can be dangerous for people who are frail or have a weakened immune system.
Learn moreSinusitis
Sinusitis is an infection or inflammation of the membranes that line the nasal passages and sinuses, the air-filled spaces at the front of the skull.
Learn moreCircumcision
Your specialist has recommended that you have a circumcision and this factsheet provides some standard information and advice about the procedure. However, you should always follow the instructions of your own specialist.
Learn moreConstipation
Constipation can happen for many reasons, and is common in pregnant women and the elderly.
Learn moreEczema
Eczema, also known as dermatitis, is a term used to describe skin conditions that are characterised by irritation or inflammation of the skin. Eczema is the commnonest ithcy rash in childhood.
Learn moreGastroenteritis
Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines caused by infection. In most cases, gastroenteritis clears up without the need for specific medical treatment.
Learn morePharyngitis (sore throat)
Pharyngitis is the medical term used to describe an infection or inflammation of your throat.
Learn moreGlandular fever
Glandular fever (also known as infectious mononucleosis) is an infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV).
Learn moreHay fever and allergic rhintis
Hay fever is one of the most common allergic conditions. Most people who suffer from hay fever are under 40, and the condition gradually decreases with age.
Learn moreAsthma in adults
Asthma is a relatively common condition - around one in ten people suffer an attack at some time in their lives. Children are particularly vulnerable, and symptoms tend to get worse at night.
Learn moreIrritable bowel syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a long-term condition that causes re-occurring pain or discomfort in the abdomen (tummy) and an altered bowel habit.
Learn moreJet lag
This article looks at what you can do to combat jet lag and if there is any way to prevent it.
Learn morePsoriasis
Psoriasis is a common skin condition that causes raised patches of inflamed skin. It varies in severity from person to person and can come and go over time. You can’t catch psoriasis or pass it on to other people.
Learn moreMiddle ear infection
Ear infections can affect any one, though children are particularly vulnerable to them. But there are different types, and the possible treatment options will depend on what type it is, and what might have caused it.
Learn moreThe effects of smoking
Smoking causes serious health problems, many of them life-threatening.
Learn moreStraightening teeth
Straightening teeth involves using a brace to improve the appearance and function of crooked or crowded teeth. This area of dentistry is called orthodontics.
Learn morePiles
Piles, or haemorrhoids, are areas in the anal canal where the tissue has become swollen. They are very common at any age.
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