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.
Breast cancer is cancer that's found in the breasts. It's the most common type of cancer in women in the UK. Anyone can get breast cancer.
Breath-holding is when a baby or child stops breathing for up to 1 minute and may faint. It can happen when a child is frightened, upset, angry, or has a sudden shock or pain. It's usually harmless but can be scary for parents, particularly when it happens for the first time.
Get medical advice as soon as possible if you think you've broken your ankle. It may need treatment to heal properly.
Get medical advice as soon as possible if you think you have broken your arm or wrist. Any possible breaks need to be treated as soon as possible.
A broken collarbone is usually caused by an injury to your shoulder. Get medical advice as soon as possible if you think you have a broken collarbone.
Get medical advice as soon as possible if you think you've broken a finger or thumb. It may need treatment to heal properly.
A broken hip (hip fracture) is serious and needs treatment in hospital straight away. It can take several weeks or months to recoverandyou may not get back the same strength and movement you had before.
A broken leg is a fracture of one or more bones in the leg, usually caused by injury or trauma. It causes pain, swelling, and difficulty walking and needs medical assessment.
A broken nose usually heals on its own within 3 weeks. Get medical help if it's not getting better or your nose has changed shape.
Bruised or broken ribs can be very painful, but usually heal by themselves.
