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  • Lipoma

    Find out about lipomas, which are soft, fatty lumps that grow under your skin. They're harmless and do not usually need any treatment.

  • Lipoedema

    Find out about lipoedema, an abnormal build-up of fat in your legs and sometimes arms, including what the symptoms are, when to get medical help and what treatments are available.

  • Endocarditis

    Endocarditis is a rare and potentially fatal type of heart infection. It's specifically an infection of the inner lining of the heart (the endocardium).

  • Diphtheria

    Diphtheria is a potentially fatal contagious bacterial infection that mainly affects the nose and throat, and sometimes the skin. It is very rare in England.

  • Progressive supranuclear palsy - Symptoms

    Symptoms of progressive supranuclear palsy can include sudden loss of balance when walking, muscle stiffness, extreme tiredness and changes in personality.

  • Primary biliary cholangitis (primary biliary cirrhosis) - Symptoms

    Read about the symptoms of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), which include aching bones and joints, fatigue, itchy skin, and dry eyes and mouth.

  • Post-polio syndrome - Symptoms

    Read about the main symptoms of post-polio syndrome (PPS), including fatigue, weakness and pain.

  • Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) - Symptoms

    Read about the symptoms of an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), which include anxiety, hyperactivity and feeling tired all the time.

  • Symptoms of myeloma

    Find out about the symptoms of myeloma and when to get medical help. Including bone pain, feeling tired, shortness of breath, feeling thirsty and peeing more often.

  • Coronary heart disease - Causes

    Find out what causes coronary heart disease (CHD). It's usually caused by a build-up of fatty deposits on the walls of the arteries around the heart (coronary arteries).