Conditions

Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS), sometimes known as Hughes syndrome, is a disorder of the immune system that causes an increased risk of blood clots.

Aphasia (also called dysphasia) is a condition that makes it difficult to communicate. It can make it hard to speak, read, write and understand others. It's often caused by a stroke or brain injury. There's no cure, but people usually improve with treatment.

Appendicitis is swelling and infection in your appendix (part of your bowel). It usually causes pain in the lower right side of your abdomen (tummy). It needs urgent treatment in hospital.

Arthritis is a common condition that causes pain and inflammation in a joint.

Asbestosis is a rare but serious lung condition that affects people exposed to asbestos(a building material usedfrom the 1950s to the 1990s).It cannot be cured, buttreatment may improve the symptoms.

Aspergillosis is a condition caused by aspergillus mould. There are several different types of aspergillosis. Most affect the lungs and cause breathing difficulties.

Asthma is a common condition that affects your breathing. It cannot currently be cured, but if it's well treated you should not have problems with symptoms.

Astigmatism is a common eye condition that can cause blurry vision. It's usually treated using glasses or contact lenses.

Ataxia is a term for a group of disorders that affect co-ordination, balance and speech.

Atherosclerosis is where your arteries become narrowed, making it difficult for blood to flow through them. It increases your risk of heart attack and stroke.