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Search results for 5. National Health Service (2017

  • Medically unexplained symptoms

    Find out about medically unexplained symptoms, including possible causes, the connection between physical and mental health, how a GP can help and self-help.

  • Kawasaki disease

    Kawasaki disease is a condition that mainly affects children under the age of 5. It's also known as mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome.

  • Female genital mutilation (FGM)

    Find out what female genital mutilation (FGM) is, why and where it's carried out, what the health risks are, and where to get help and advice.

  • Schizophrenia

    Read about schizophrenia, a long-term mental health condition where you may see, hear or believe things that are not real.

  • Psychosis

    Read about psychosis, a mental health problem that causes people to perceive or interpret things differently from those around them.

  • Ulcerative colitis - Diagnosis

    A GP will first ask you about your symptoms, your general health and your medical history.

  • Thalassaemia - Thalassaemia carriers

    Read about how to find out if you're a carrier of thalassaemia and what it means for your health and any children you have.

  • Help and support for soft tissue sarcoma

    Find out about national charities offering support to people and their loved ones affected by soft tissue sarcoma.

  • Sickle cell disease - Carriers

    Read about how to find out if you're a carrier of sickle cell and what it means for your health and any children you may have.

  • Rickets and osteomalacia - Causes

    Rickets usually occurs because of a lack of vitamin D or calcium, although it can also be caused by a genetic defect or another health condition.