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Search results for 5. National Health Service (2017

  • Turner syndrome

    Turner syndrome is a genetic disorder that only affects females. It causes a wide range of symptoms and some distinctive characteristics.

  • Thalassaemia

    Read about thalassaemia, a group of blood disorders that affect a substance called haemoglobin. Find out about the symptoms, causes and treatments.

  • Spinal muscular atrophy

    Read about spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a condition that makes the muscles weaker and causes problems with movement that get worse over time.

  • Spina bifida

    Read about spina bifida, which is a condition where an unborn baby's spine and spinal cord does not develop properly.

  • Prader-Willi syndrome

    Find out about Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), which is a rare genetic condition that causes a wide range of physical symptoms, learning difficulties and behavioural challenges.

  • Oesophageal atresia and tracheo-oesophageal fistula

    Oesophageal atresia is a rare birth defect that affects a baby's oesophagus (the tube through which food passes from the mouth to the stomach).

  • Neuromyelitis optica

    Read about neuromyelitis optica, a rare condition that affects the spinal cord and the nerves of the eyes (optic nerves). Find out about the symptoms, causes and treatments.

  • Nail patella syndrome

    Nail patella syndrome is a rare genetic condition that can involve problems with the nails, bones, kidneys and eyes. It's thought to affect about 1 in 50,000 people.

  • Myasthenia gravis

    Read about myasthenia gravis, including the symptoms and when to see a GP. Also, find out what causes the condition, how it's treated and the outlook.

  • Muscular dystrophy

    The muscular dystrophies (MD) are a group of inherited genetic conditions that gradually cause the muscles to weaken, leading to an increasing level of disability.