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  • Isovaleric acidaemia

    Isovaleric acidaemia (IVA) is a rare, but potentially serious, inherited condition. It means the body can’t process the amino acid leucine. This causes a harmful build-up of this substance in blood and urine.

  • Hypothermia

    Find out about hypothermia, a dangerous drop in body temperature below 35C (normal body temperature is around 37C). Go to A&E or call 999 immediately if someone has symptoms of hypothermia.

  • Homocystinuria

    Homocystinuria (HCU) is a rare but potentially serious inherited condition where the body can't process the amino acid methionine.

  • Hodgkin lymphoma

    Hodgkin lymphoma is an uncommon cancer that develops in the lymphatic system, which is a network of vessels and glands spread throughout your body.

  • Hernia

    Read about hernias, which occur when an internal part of the body pushes through a weakness in the muscle or surrounding tissue wall.

  • Haemochromatosis

    Find out about haemochromatosis, an inherited condition where iron levels in the body slowly build up over many years.

  • Glutaric aciduria type 1

    Glutaric aciduria type 1 (GA1) is a rare but serious inherited condition. It means the body can’t process certain amino acids, causing a harmful build-up of substances in the blood and urine.

  • Gangrene

    Gangrene is a serious condition in which a loss of blood supply causes tissue to die. It can affect any part of the body but typically starts in the toes, feet, fingers and hands.

  • Fibromyalgia

    Fibromyalgia, also called fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS), is a long-term condition that causes pain all over the body.

  • Empyema

    Empyema is the medical term for pockets of pus that have collected inside a body cavity. They can form if a bacterial infection is left untreated, or if it fails to fully respond to treatment. The term empyema is most commonly used to refer to pus-filled pockets that develop ....