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  • Spleen problems and spleen removal

    Find out NHS information on spleen problems, splenectomy and living without a spleen.

  • Sore or dry lips

    Find out how to look after your lips when they're exposed to the sun, wind and cold.

  • Soiling (child pooing their pants)

    Read about soiling, which is when a child regularly poos their pants. Find out why it happens and what to do about it.

  • Slipped disc

    Find out about slipped disc, including what it is, what causes it, how it's diagnosed and treated, plus how to prevent it.

  • Slapped cheek syndrome

    Find out about slapped cheek syndrome (also called fifth disease), including symptoms and how to treat it.

  • Sjögren's syndrome

    Read about Sjögren's syndrome, which affects parts of the body that produce fluids, like tears and spit (saliva). Find out what the symptoms are, what causes it, how it's treated and advice about living with it.

  • 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.

  • Sick building syndrome

    Find out about sick building syndrome (SBS), including symptoms, things you can do to ease symptoms and possible causes.

  • 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

  • Reye's syndrome

    Find out about Reye's syndrome, including what the symptoms are, when to get medical help, how it's treated and how to prevent it.