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  • Rickets and osteomalacia

    Rickets is a condition that affects bone development in children. It causes the bones to become soft and weak, which can lead to bone deformities.

  • Osteoporosis

    Find out about osteoporosis, a health condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. There is also information on osteopenia, the stage of bone loss before osteoporosis, and how to stop it becoming osteoporosis.

  • 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.

  • Mastoiditis

    Find out about mastoiditis, a serious bacterial infection that affects the mastoid bone behind the ear.

  • Cervical spondylosis

    Find out about cervical spondylosis, which is the medical term for neck pain caused by age-related "wear and tear" to bones in the neck area of the spine and the soft cushions of tissue (discs) in the neck.

  • Subdural haematoma - Diagnosis

    Read about how subdural haematomas are diagnosed, including how the symptoms are assessed and what scans are carried out.

  • Subarachnoid haemorrhage

    If you have had a suspected subarachnoid haemorrhage, you will need to have a brain scan in hospital as soon as possible.

  • Diagnosing a stroke

    Strokes are usually diagnosed through blood tests, scans and other tests. Doing this may also show what caused it.

  • Rickets and osteomalacia - Symptoms

    Signs and symptoms of rickets can include painful bones, skeletal deformities, dental problems, poor growth and development, and fragile bones.

  • 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.