Diseases & Health Conditions
Educational information about diseases, symptoms, and related treatments
Flat feet in children and young people
Overview A flat foot is when the arch on the inside of the foot is reduced or absent while standing....
Flu
Overview Return to Symptoms Next Review Date: Find your local services Search for a service near yo...
Food allergy
Overview - About food allergies - Symptoms of a food allergy - Causes of a food allergy - Diagnosing...
Food poisoning
Overview Food poisoning is an illness caused by eating contaminated food. In most cases, food is con...
Fragility fracture of the hip
Overview This information may be useful for those who have been diagnosed with a fragility fracture...
Frozen shoulder
Overview This information is useful for those who have been diagnosed with a frozen shoulder. Peopl...
Functional neurological disorder
Overview Functional neurological disorder (FND) describes a problem with how the brain receives and...
Fungal infections
Overview There are different types of fungal infections. These can affect different areas of the bod...
Fungal nail infection
Overview A fungal nail infection is when the the nail becomes thick, discoloured and easy to break....
Fungal scalp infection (tinea capitis)
Overview A fungal scalp infection affects the scalp and the skin around it. It’s also known as tinea...
Gallbladder cancer
Overview Gallbladder cancer is rare. About 1,100 people in the UK are diagnosed with it each year. I...
Gallstones
Overview - About gallstones - Symptoms of gallstones - Causes of gallstones - Diagnosing gallstones...
Ganglion cyst
Overview This information may be useful if you have been diagnosed with a ganglion cyst. If you have...
Ganglion cysts in children and young people
Overview Ganglion cysts are the most common type of swelling in children and young people. They’re m...
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)
Overview Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is a common condition, where acid from the stomach...
Gastroenteritis in adults
Overview العربية | 简体中文 | Polski | Română | اردو Gastroenteritis is a very common condition that...
Gastroenteritis in children and babies
Overview Gastroenteritis causes diarrhoea and vomiting. It’s common in young children and is usually...
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
Overview Anxiety is a feeling of unease, like worry or fear, that can be mild or severe. It’s the ma...
Genital herpes
Overview Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a virus called herpes si...
Genital warts
Overview Genital warts are a common sexually transmitted infection (STI). They are caused by a virus...
Glandular fever
Overview Return to Symptoms Next Review Date: Find your local services Search for a service near yo...
Golfers elbow
Overview This information may be useful if you have been diagnosed with golfer’s elbow. If you have...
Gonorrhoea
Overview British Sign Language | 简体中文 | Polski | Română | slovenčina Gonorrhoea is a sexually tr...
Gout
Overview Gout is a type of arthritis in which small crystals form inside and around the joints. It c...