Diseases & Health Conditions
Educational information about diseases, symptoms, and related treatments
Soft tissue sarcomas
Overview - What is soft tissue sarcoma? - Types of soft tissue sarcoma - Symptoms of soft tissue sar...
Sore throat
Overview British Sign Language (BSL) Return to Symptoms Next Review Date: Find your local services...
Spina bifida
Overview Spina bifida is when a baby’s spinal column and spinal cord doesn’t form properly in the wo...
Spinal stenosis
Overview This information may be useful for people who have been diagnosed with spinal stenosis. Thi...
Spleen problems and spleen removal
Overview Some people are born without a spleen or need to have it removed because of disease or inju...
Stillbirth
Overview A stillbirth is when a baby dies after the 24th week of a pregnancy or during birth. It’s a...
Stomach ache and abdominal pain
Overview British Sign Language (BSL) Return to Symptoms Next Review Date: Find your local services...
Stomach cancer
Overview The stomach is a stretchy, muscular bag that stores food and helps break it down through di...
Stomach ulcer
Overview - About stomach ulcers - Stomach ulcer symptoms - Stomach ulcer causes - Stomach ulcer diag...
Streptococcus A (strep A)
Overview Group A Streptococcus (GAS), also known as Strep A, are bacteria commonly found on the skin...
Stroke
Overview A stroke is a serious, life-threatening medical condition. It happens when the blood supply...
Subacromial pain syndrome
Overview This information may be useful if you have been diagnosed with subacromial pain syndrome. I...
Sudden arrhythmic death syndrome (SADS)
Overview Sudden arrhythmic death syndrome (SADS) is when someone dies suddenly and unexpectedly from...
Sunbed and tanning safety
Overview Sunbeds are often used for tanning. They work by blasting your skin with ultraviolet (UV) r...
Sunburn
Overview Sunburn is skin damage caused by ultraviolet (UV) rays. The symptoms are mild and don’t oft...
Supraventricular tachycardia
Overview Supraventricular tachycardia is a condition where the heartbeat is abnormally fast. It can...
Swollen glands
Overview Swollen lymph glands are usually a sign of infection. Swollen lymph glands that are caused...
Syphilis
Overview British Sign Language (BSL) | 简体中文 | Polski | Română | slovenčina Syphilis is a bacteri...
Talking to children and teenagers about cancer
Overview - Why talking is important - The risks of not talking - Preparing to talk to children - How...
Tennis elbow
Overview This information may be useful if you have been diagnosed with tennis elbow. If you have ne...
Testicular cancer
Overview - What is testicular cancer? - Testicular cancer types - Symptoms of testicular cancer - Ca...
Testicular lumps and swellings
Overview Lumps and swellings in the testicles (balls) are relatively common in boys, men and anyone...
Thirst
Overview Feeling thirsty all the time and for no good reason isn’t normal and should be investigated...
Threadworms
Overview Threadworms (pinworms) are tiny worms in your poo. They’re common in children and are sprea...