Conditions
Common conditions
Asthma
Asthma is a common condition that affects breathing. With appropriate treatment, symptoms can usually be well controlled.
Lipedema
Lipedema is a chronic condition causing abnormal fat accumulation, mainly in the legs. It can lead to pain and easy bruising.
Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes red patches and scaling. Treatments help manage symptoms.
Leptospirosis, also called Weil's disease, is an infection you can get from animals, soil or water. It's rare in the UK.
Leukoplakia is a white patch or patches in the mouth. If you have a white patch in your mouth that does not go away, get it checked by a dentist or GP.
Lichen planus is a rash that can affect different parts of your body, including the inside of your mouth. See a GP if you think you might have it.
Lichen sclerosus is a skin condition that causes itchy white patches, most commonly on the genitals. There's no cure, but treatment can help relieve the symptoms.
Lipoedema is an abnormal build-up of fat in your legs and sometimes arms. It can be painful and affect daily life, but there are things you can do that may help.
Lipomas are soft, fatty lumps that grow under your skin. They're harmless and do not usually need any treatment, but it's important to get any lumps checked by a GP.
Listeriosis is a rare infection caused by bacteria called listeria. It usually goes away on its own, but it can make some people seriously ill.
Liver cancer is a cancer that's found anywhere in the liver.
There are many different types of liver disease. You can help prevent some of them by maintaining a healthy weight and staying within the recommended alcohol limits, if you drink.
Long COVID, sometimes called post-COVID syndrome, happens when the symptoms of COVID-19 last longer than 12 weeks. It's a new condition that's still being studied, but treatment can help.
