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  • Ingrown toenail

    NHS information about ingrown toenail, including symptoms, self-care, when to see a GP, medical treatments and prevention.

  • Fungal nail infection

    NHS information about fungal nail infections, including symptoms, self-care, when to get medical help, treatments and prevention.

  • Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis - Treatment

    Find out about the main treatments for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), including self care measures, medicines and supportive treatments.

  • Rheumatoid arthritis - Living with

    Read about living with rheumatoid arthritis. It can be life-changing and you may need long-term treatment to control your symptoms and reduce joint damage.

  • Psoriasis - Living with

    Although psoriasis is just a minor irritation for some people, it can have a significant impact on quality of life for those more severely affected.

  • Coronary heart disease - Recovery

    Read about recovering from a heart attack or heart surgery, including information and advice about exercise, relationships and sex, and returning to work.

  • Baker's cyst - Treatment

    Find out how to treat a Baker's cyst using ibuprofen and an ice pack to help reduce pain and swelling. Further treatment will only be needed if you're unable to use your knee.

  • Varicose eczema - Treatment

    Read about treatments for varicose eczema. Treatment aims to improve the condition of your skin, treat your symptoms and help improve your circulation (blood flow)

  • Tics - Treatment

    Find out about the main treatments for tics, including things you can do to help, behavioural therapies and medicine.

  • Sickle cell disease - Treatment

    Read about the main treatments for sickle cell disease, including medications to prevent pain, blood transfusions and stem cell transplants.