Diseases & Health Conditions
Educational information about diseases, symptoms, and related treatments
Vaginal discharge
Vaginal discharge can happen for many reasons, and it doesn't always mean you have an STI. There is...
Varicose eczema
Varicose eczema is a long-term skin condition that affects the lower legs. You are more likely to ge...
Varicose veins
Varicose veins are those swollen, twisted veins you often see bulging under the skin, most commonly...
Vascular dementia
Dementia is a term for a group of diseases that affect different brain functions, including your mem...
Venous leg ulcer
A leg ulcer is a wound that doesn't heal for a long time and can keep coming back. Most people notic...
Vertigo
Vertigo is a symptom, not a condition in itself. It's the sensation that you, or the world around yo...
Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia
Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia happens when your body doesn't have enough vitamin B12 or f...
Vomiting in adults
Nausea and vomiting in adults isn't usually a sign of anything serious, and it tends to last only 1...
Vomiting in children and babies
It's normal for babies and children to vomit sometimes. In most cases, it won't last longer than 1 t...
Vulval cancer
Vulval cancer is a rare cancer. The vulva is the name for the visible sex organs that surround the o...
Warts and verrucas
Warts are small lumps that often appear on the skin of the hands and feet. They can look quite diffe...
Whiplash
If you've been told you have whiplash, also known as Whiplash Associated Disorder (WAD), this inform...
Whooping cough
Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a highly contagious bacterial infection of the lungs and...
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome is a heart condition that affects the heart rhythm. It does not alway...
Womb (uterus) cancer
The womb, or uterus, is a pear-shaped organ where a baby is carried during pregnancy. It is low in t...
Wrist fracture
This information is for anyone who has a wrist fracture that doesn't need surgery. Your injury may b...
Yellow fever
Yellow fever is a serious viral infection spread by certain types of mosquito. It's mainly found in...
Zika virus
Zika virus disease is caused by the Zika virus. For most people, it causes a very mild infection and...