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AAA screening, see Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/abdominal-aortic-aneurysm-screening/ | AAA screening is offered to all men over the age of 64. Anyone assigned male at birth who is over the age of 64 can have it.
Why abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening is done
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening is done to check if there are any swellings (aneurysms) in the main blood vessel in your tummy (ab... |
AAA, see Abdominal aortic aneurysm | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/abdominal-aortic-aneurysm/ | An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a swelling in the aorta, the artery that carries blood from the heart to the tummy (abdomen). Most aneurysms do not cause any problems, but they can be serious because there's a risk they could burst (rupture).
Symptoms of abdominal aortic aneurysm
Abdominal aortic aneurysm often ... |
Abdominal aortic aneurysm | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/abdominal-aortic-aneurysm/ | An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a swelling in the aorta, the artery that carries blood from the heart to the tummy (abdomen). Most aneurysms do not cause any problems, but they can be serious because there's a risk they could burst (rupture).
Symptoms of abdominal aortic aneurysm
Abdominal aortic aneurysm often ... |
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/abdominal-aortic-aneurysm-screening/ | AAA screening is offered to all men over the age of 64. Anyone assigned male at birth who is over the age of 64 can have it.
Why abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening is done
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening is done to check if there are any swellings (aneurysms) in the main blood vessel in your tummy (ab... |
Abortion | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/abortion/ | An abortion is a procedure to end a pregnancy. It's also sometimes known as a termination of pregnancy. The pregnancy is ended either by taking medicines or having a surgical procedure.
How to get an abortion
Abortions can only be carried out under the care of an NHS hospital or a licensed clinic, and are usually avai... |
Acanthosis nigricans | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/acanthosis-nigricans/ | Check if you have acanthosis nigricans
The main symptom of acanthosis nigricans is patches of skin that are darker and thicker than usual. They can appear anywhere on the body.
The patches are dry and feel similar to velvet.
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Achalasia | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/achalasia/ | Achalasia is a rare disorder of the food pipe (oesophagus), which can make it difficult to swallow food and drink. Normally, the muscles of the oesophagus contract to squeeze food along towards the stomach. A ring of muscle at the end of the food pipe then relaxes to let food into the stomach. In achalasia, the muscles... |
Acid and chemical burns | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/acid-and-chemical-burns/ | How acid or chemical burns happen
Acid or chemical burns can happen when a harmful acid or chemical gets on your skin, or in your eyes. Examples of harmful acids and chemicals include:bleachother household cleaning products, such as toilet, oven, and drain cleanersbattery acid (a liquid inside some types of batteries)w... |
Acid reflux in babies, see Reflux in babies | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/reflux-in-babies/ | Reflux is when a baby brings up milk, or is sick, during or shortly after feeding. It's very common and usually gets better on its own.
Check if your baby has reflux
Reflux usually starts before a baby is 8 weeks old and gets better by the time they're 1. Symptoms of reflux in babies include:bringing up milk or being ... |
Acne | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/acne/ | Acne is a common skin condition that affects most people at some point. It causes spots, oily skin and sometimes skin that's hot or painful to touch.
Symptoms of acne
Acne most commonly develops on the:face – this affects almost everyone with acneback – this affects more than half of people with acnechest – this affec... |
Acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma) | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/acoustic-neuroma/ | An acoustic neuroma is a type of non-cancerous (benign) brain tumour. It's also known as a vestibular schwannoma. A benign brain tumour is a growth in the brain that usually grows slowly over many years and does not spread to other parts of the body. Acoustic neuromas grow on the nerve used for hearing and balance, whi... |
Acromegaly | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/acromegaly/ | Acromegaly is a rare condition where the body produces too much growth hormone, causing body tissues and bones to grow more quickly. Over time, this leads to abnormally large hands and feet, and a wide range of other symptoms. Acromegaly is usually diagnosed in adults aged 30 to 50, but it can affect people of any age.... |
Actinic keratoses (solar keratoses) | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/actinic-keratoses/ | Actinic keratoses (also called solar keratoses) are dry, scaly patches of skin that have been damaged by the sun. It's not usually serious, but there's a small chance the patches could become skin cancer. Protecting your skin in the sun and watching out for changes can help.
Check if you have actinic keratoses
Actinic... |
Actinomycosis | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/actinomycosis/ | Actinomycosis is a rare type of bacterial infection. It can be very serious but can usually be treated with antibiotics.
How you get actinomycosis
The bacteria that cause actinomycosis normally live harmlessly in the body. They only cause an infection if they get into the lining of areas such as the mouth or gut. You ... |
Acupuncture | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/acupuncture/ | Acupuncture is a treatment derived from ancient Chinese medicine. Fine needles are inserted at certain sites in the body for therapeutic or preventative purposes. It is used in many NHS GP practices, as well as in most pain clinics and hospices in the UK. Acupuncture is often seen as a form of complementary or alternat... |
Acute cholecystitis | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/acute-cholecystitis/ | Acute cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder. It usually happens when a gallstone blocks the cystic duct. Gallstones are small stones, usually made of cholesterol, that form in the gallbladder. The cystic duct is the main opening of the gallbladder. Gallstones are very common, affecting more than 1 in 10 adul... |
Acute kidney injury | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/acute-kidney-injury/ | Acute kidney injury (AKI) is where your kidneys suddenly stop working properly. It can range from minor loss of kidney function to complete kidney failure. AKI normally happens as a complication of another serious illness. It's not the result of a physical blow to the kidneys, as the name might suggest. This type of ki... |
Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/acute-lymphoblastic-leukaemia/ | What is acute lymphoblastic leukaemia?
Symptoms
Causes
Tests and next steps
Treatment
Help and support |
Acute myeloid leukaemia | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/acute-myeloid-leukaemia/ | Leukaemia is cancer of the white blood cells. Acute leukaemia means it progresses quickly and aggressively, and usually requires immediate treatment. Acute leukaemia is classified according to the type of white blood cells affected. The 2 main types of white blood cells are:monocytes and granulocytes, which come from m... |
Acute pancreatitis | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/acute-pancreatitis/ | Acute pancreatitis is a condition where the pancreas becomes inflamed (swollen) over a short period of time. The pancreas is a small organ, located behind the stomach, that helps with digestion. Most people with acute pancreatitis start to feel better within about a week and have no further problems. But some people wi... |
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/acute-respiratory-distress-syndrome/ | Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a life-threatening illness that can happen when your lungs are not working properly. ARDS is usually a complication of other serious conditions and is treated in hospital.
Who is at risk of getting acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
Acute respiratory distress syndr... |
Addison's disease | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/addisons-disease/ | Addison's disease, also known as primary adrenal insufficiency or hypoadrenalism, is a rare disorder of the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands are 2 small glands that sit on top of the kidneys. They produce 2 essential hormones: cortisol and aldosterone. The adrenal gland is damaged in Addison's disease, so it does not... |
Adenoidectomy | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/adenoidectomy/ | An adenoidectomy is an operation to remove enlarged adenoids. Adenoids are small lumps of tissue at the back of the throat behind the nose. They're part of the immune system and help fight infection.
Why an adenoidectomy is done
An adenoidectomy is mainly done in children to help with problems caused by enlarged adeno... |
Adenomyosis | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/adenomyosis/ | Adenomyosis is a condition where the lining of the womb (uterus) starts growing into the muscle in the wall of the womb. There are treatments that can help with any symptoms. Adenomyosis is more commonly diagnosed in women over the age of 30. It can affect anyone who has periods.
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Age-related cataracts | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cataracts/ | Cataracts are when the lens, a small transparent disc inside your eye, develops cloudy patches. Over time these patches usually become bigger causing blurry, misty vision and eventually blindness. When we're young, our lenses are usually like clear glass, allowing us to see through them. As we get older, they start to ... |
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/age-related-macular-degeneration-amd/ | Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common condition that affects the middle part of your vision. It usually first affects people in their 50s and 60s. It does not cause total blindness. But it can make everyday activities like reading and recognising faces difficult. Without treatment, your vision may get wors... |
Albinism | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/albinism/ | Albinism affects the production of melanin, the pigment that colours skin, hair and eyes. It's a lifelong condition, but it does not get worse over time. People with albinism have a reduced amount of melanin, or no melanin at all. This can affect their colouring and their eyesight. People with albinism often have white... |
Alcohol misuse | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/alcohol-misuse/ | Alcohol misuse is when you drink in a way that's harmful, or when you're dependent on alcohol. To keep health risks from alcohol to a low level, both men and women are advised not to regularly drink more than 14 units a week. A unit of alcohol is 8g or 10ml of pure alcohol, which is about:half a pint of lower to normal... |
Alcohol poisoning | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/alcohol-poisoning/ | Alcohol poisoning can happen when you drink alcohol quicker than your body can process it. It can make you seriously ill and you may need to go to hospital for treatment.
Check if it's alcohol poisoning
Symptoms start after drinking a lot of alcohol and may include:confusionslurring words or being unable to speakbeing... |
Alcohol-related liver disease | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/alcohol-related-liver-disease-arld/ | Alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) refers to liver damage caused by excess alcohol intake. There are several stages of severity and a range of associated symptoms.
Symptoms of alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD)
ARLD does not usually cause any symptoms until the liver has been severely damaged. When this happens, s... |
Alexander technique | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/alexander-technique/ | The Alexander technique teaches improved posture and movement, which is believed to help reduce and prevent problems caused by unhelpful habits. During a number of lessons you're taught to be more aware of your body, how to improve poor posture and move more efficiently. Teachers of the Alexander technique believe it h... |
Alkaptonuria | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/alkaptonuria/ | Alkaptonuria, or black urine disease, is a very rare inherited disorder that prevents the body fully breaking down two protein building blocks (amino acids) called tyrosine and phenylalanine. It results in a build-up of a chemical called homogentisic acid in the body. This can turn urine and parts of the body a dark co... |
Allergic rhinitis | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/allergic-rhinitis/ | Allergic rhinitis is where your nose gets irritated by something you're allergic to, such as pollen, causing sneezing and other symptoms. For most people it's easy to treat with medicines from a pharmacist.
Check if it's allergic rhinitis
Common symptoms of allergic rhinitis are similar to a cold and include:sneezinga... |
Allergies | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/allergies/ | An allergy is where your body reacts to something that's normally harmless like pollen, dust or animal fur. The symptoms can be mild, but for some people they can be very serious.
Causes of allergies
Things that cause allergic reactions are called allergens. Common allergens include:tree and grass pollen (hay fever)ho... |
Altitude sickness | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/altitude-sickness/ | Altitude sickness can happen when you're at a high altitude. It usually gets better in a few days with rest, but it can sometimes be life-threatening and need treatment.
Check if you're at risk of altitude sickness
You can get altitude sickness if you're in a place that is at a high altitude (usually more than 2,500 m... |
Alzheimer's disease | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/alzheimers-disease/ | Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia in the UK. Dementia is the name for a group of symptoms associated with an ongoing decline of brain functioning. It can affect memory, thinking skills and other mental abilities. The exact cause of Alzheimer's disease is not yet fully understood, although a numbe... |
Amblyopia, see Lazy eye | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/lazy-eye/ | A lazy eye (amblyopia) is when the vision in 1 eye does not develop properly. Rarely, both eyes can be affected.
Check if you have a lazy eye
A lazy eye does not always cause symptoms and is often first diagnosed during an eye test. The main symptoms include:shutting 1 eye or squinting when looking at thingseyes point... |
Amnesia, see Memory loss (amnesia) | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/memory-loss-amnesia/ | Most people forget things from time to time, but see a GP if you keep having problems with your memory. It could be caused by something that can be treated.
Non-urgent advice: See a GP if:
memory problems are affecting your day-to-day lifeIt's often nothing serious, but it's best to get checked because any treatment ... |
Amniocentesis | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/amniocentesis/ | Amniocentesis is a test you may be offered during pregnancy to check if your baby has a genetic or chromosomal condition, such as Down's syndrome, Edwards' syndrome or Patau's syndrome. It involves removing and testing a small sample of cells from amniotic fluid, the fluid that surrounds the baby in the womb (uterus).
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Amputation | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/amputation/ | An amputation is the surgical removal of part of the body, such as an arm or leg. This topic may be helpful if you, a friend, or a member of your family, recently had or are planning to have an amputation.
Why amputation may be neededAn amputation may be needed for many reasons, including if:you have a severe infectio... |
Amyloidosis | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/amyloidosis/ | Amyloidosis is a group of rare conditions where a protein called amyloid builds up in your body. It can affect organs such as your heart, kidneys, liver, nerves or digestive system. It cannot be cured, but there are treatments that may help with symptoms.
Symptoms of amyloidosis
Common symptoms of amyloidosis include:... |
Anabolic steroid misuse | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/anabolic-steroid-misuse/ | Anabolic steroids are prescription-only medicines that are sometimes taken without medical advice to increase muscle mass and improve athletic performance. If used in this way, they can cause serious side effects and addiction. Anabolic steroids are manufactured drugs that copy the effects of the male hormone testoster... |
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