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.
Most snake bites in the UK are not serious. But it's important to get all snake bites checked as soon as possible.
Soft tissue sarcoma is a rare type of cancer that starts in soft tissue, such as muscle and fat.
Spina bifida is when a baby's spine and spinal cord does not develop properly in the womb, causing a gap in the spine.
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a rare genetic condition that can cause muscle weakness. It gets worse over time, but there are medicines and other treatments to help manage the symptoms.
Spondylolisthesis is where one of the bones in your spine, called a vertebra, slips forward. It can be painful, but there are treatments that can help.
Sprains and strains are common injuries affecting the muscles and ligaments. Most can be treated at home without seeing a GP.
A squint, also called strabismus, is where the eyes point in different directions. It's particularly common in young children, but can happen at any age.
Stammering, also sometimes referred to as stuttering, affects speech and is relatively common in childhood. It can also can persist into adulthood.
Staph infections are caused by bacteria called staphylococcus. They most often affect the skin. They can go away on their own, but sometimes need to be treated with antibiotics.
Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a rare but serious skin reaction that's usually caused by taking certain medicines. It needs to be treated immediately in hospital.
