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  • Sickle cell disease

    Find out about sickle cell disease, a serious inherited blood disorder where the red blood cells develop abnormally. Find out about the symptoms, causes and treatments.

  • Rhesus disease

    Rhesus disease (haemolytic disease of the foetus and newborn) is a condition where antibodies in a pregnant woman’s blood destroy her baby's blood cells

  • Raynaud's

    Find out about Raynaud's phenomenon, a common condition that affects the blood supply to certain parts of the body, usually the fingers and toes.

  • Pulmonary hypertension

    Pulmonary hypertension is high blood pressure in the blood vessels that supply the lungs. It's a serious condition that can damage the right side of the heart.

  • Pulmonary embolism

    Read more about a pulmonary embolism, which is when a blood clot blocks a blood vessel in your lungs. It can be life-threatening if not treated quickly.

  • Peripheral arterial disease (PAD)

    Read about peripheral arterial disease (PAD), a common condition in which a build-up of fatty deposits in the arteries restricts blood supply to leg muscles.

  • Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)

    Find out about myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), also called myelodysplasia, a type of blood cancer. Find out what the symptoms are, how it's treated, and where to get support.

  • Miscarriage

    A miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy during the first 23 weeks. The main signs of a miscarriage include vaginal bleeding, followed by cramping and pain.

  • 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.

  • Heart attack

    Find out about heart attacks, a serious medical emergency in which the supply of blood to the heart is suddenly blocked, usually by a blood clot.