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.
COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Symptoms range from mild respiratory illness to severe disease affecting the lungs and other organs.
Cancer is a condition where cells in the body grow in an uncontrolled way. Speak to a GP if you notice any symptoms that are not normal for you.
Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas that can make you seriously ill if you breathe it in. Carbon monoxide can be made by fires and appliances that burn gas, wood, oil or coal.
Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle that affects its ability to pump blood effectively. It can lead to heart failure, arrhythmias, or other complications.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a general term for conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels.
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is pressure on a nerve in your wrist. It causes tingling, numbness and pain in your hand and fingers. You can often treat it yourself, but it can take months to get better.
Cataracts is where the lens in your eye becomes cloudy, causing blurred vision and loss of sight. It usually affects older adults and can be treated with surgery.
Catarrh is a build-up of mucus in your nose and sinuses and phlegm in your throat. It usually clears up by itself but see a GP if it lasts longer than a few weeks.
A cavernoma is a cluster of abnormal blood vessels, usually found in the brain and spinal cord.
Cavernous sinus thrombosis is a blood clot in the cavernous sinuses. It can be life-threatening.
