Health conditions explained

Brain, nerves and senses

Guides to conditions that affect your brain and nerves, and your sight and hearing.

10 conditions

Digestive and liver conditions

Guides to conditions that affect your stomach, bowel and liver.

5 conditions

Heart and circulation conditions

Guides to conditions that affect your heart, blood pressure and blood vessels, including stroke.

7 conditions

Kidney, bladder and reproductive conditions

Guides to conditions that affect your kidneys, bladder, prostate and womb.

4 conditions

Mental health conditions

Guides to common and complex mental health conditions. Each one explains the signs, the treatment the NHS offers, ways to help yourself, your rights at work and the benefits you may be able to get.

14 conditions

Metabolic and hormonal conditions

Guides to conditions that affect how your body uses energy and makes hormones, including diabetes and thyroid problems.

5 conditions

Musculoskeletal conditions

Guides to conditions that affect your bones, joints and muscles, including arthritis, back pain and fibromyalgia.

7 conditions

Respiratory and allergy conditions

Guides to conditions that affect your lungs, breathing and sleep, and common allergies.

4 conditions

Skin conditions

Guides to common long-term skin conditions and the treatments that help.

3 conditions

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