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.
Cataracts occur when changes in the lens of the eye cause it to become less transparent (clear). This results in cloudy or misty vision.
Chipping, breaking or cracking a tooth is usually not serious. A dentist should be able to treat it.
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) passed on through unprotected sex (sex without a condom). It’s treated with antibiotics. If not treated it can cause serious health problems.
Cholera is an acute bacterial infection that causes severe watery diarrhoea and dehydration. It spreads through contaminated water or food and can be life-threatening without prompt treatment.
A cholesteatoma is a build-up of dead cells inside your ear that can cause hearing loss, tinnitus, and dizziness. It's rare and can be treated with surgery.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a long-term condition where the kidneys do not work as well as they should.
Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) is a slow-growing blood cancer where abnormal lymphocytes build up in the bone marrow and blood. It may cause no symptoms for a long time; possible signs include enlarged lymph nodes, fatigue, frequent infections, and abnormal blood tests.
Chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) is a rare type of cancer that affects the bone marrow and white blood cells.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name for a group of lung conditions that cause breathing difficulties.
Chronic pancreatitis is a condition where the pancreas has become permanently damaged from inflammation and stops working properly.
