Diseases & Health Conditions

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sexual-and-reproductive

Vaginal discharge

Overview You can experience vaginal discharge for many reasons. It doesn’t always mean you have an S...

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skin

Varicose eczema

Overview - About varicose eczema - Causes of varicose eczema - Diagnosing varicose eczema - Treating...

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a-to-z

Varicose veins

Overview Varicose veins are swollen and twisted veins that usually occur on the legs. They’re common...

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brain-nerves-and-spinal-cord

Vascular dementia

Overview Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of diseases that affect different brain functions,...

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skin

Venous leg ulcer

Overview A leg ulcer is a long-lasting (chronic) sore. They usually develop on the inside of the leg...

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ears-nose-and-throat

Vertigo

Overview Vertigo is a symptom, rather than a condition itself. It’s the feeling that you, or the env...

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nutritional

Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia

Overview - About vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia - Symptoms of vitamin B12 or folate defici...

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stomach-liver-and-gastrointestinal-tract

Vomiting in adults

Overview Return to Symptoms Next Review Date: Find your local services Search for a service near yo...

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stomach-liver-and-gastrointestinal-tract

Vomiting in children and babies

Overview It’s normal for babies and children to vomit sometimes. In most cases, it won’t last longer...

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cancer

Vulval cancer

Overview - About vulval cancer - Symptoms of vulval cancer - What causes vulval cancer? - Diagnosing...

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skin-conditions

Warts and verrucas

Overview Warts are small lumps that often develop on the skin of the hands and feet. They vary in ap...

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muscle-bone-and-joints

Whiplash

Overview This information may be useful for those who have been diagnosed with whiplash, this can al...

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infections-and-poisoning

Whooping cough

Overview Whooping cough, also called pertussis, is a highly contagious bacterial infection of the lu...

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cardiovascular-disease

Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome

Overview Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome is a heart condition that affects the heart’s rhythm. It doe...

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cancer

Womb (uterus) cancer

Overview The womb (uterus) is a pear-shaped organ where a baby is carried during pregnancy. It’s low...

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muscle-bone-and-joints

Wrist fracture

Overview This information is for anyone who has a wrist fracture that doesn’t need surgery. Your inj...

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infections-and-poisoning

Yellow fever

Overview Yellow fever is a serious viral infection that is spread by certain types of mosquito. It’s...

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infections-and-poisoning

Zika virus

Overview Zika virus disease is caused by the Zika virus. For most people, it causes a very mild infe...

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