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  • Bone density scan (DEXA scan)

    A DEXA scan is a type of X-ray that measures bone mineral density (BMD). It's also known as a DXA, dual X-ray absorptiometry, a bone density scan or a bone densitometry scan.

  • Developmental co-ordination disorder (dyspraxia) in children

    Read about developmental co-ordination disorder (DCD), also known as dyspraxia, a condition that affects physical co-ordination.

  • Cyclical vomiting syndrome

    Find out about cyclical vomiting syndrome including the symptoms, causes, how it's diagnosed and the treatment and support available.

  • Cushing's syndrome

    Cushing's syndrome is a collection of symptoms that develop as the result of very high levels of a hormone called cortisol in the body.

  • CT scan

    Find out more about why CT scans are done and what happens before, during and after the scan.

  • Coronary angioplasty and stent insertion

    Find out about coronary angioplasty, a procedure used to widen blocked or narrowed coronary arteries.

  • Sudden confusion (delirium)

    NHS information about sudden confusion (delirium), including how to tell if someone is confused and when to get medical help.

  • Complex regional pain syndrome

    Find out about complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), a poorly understood condition where a person experiences persistent severe and debilitating pain.

  • Compartment syndrome

    Find out what compartment syndrome is, what the symptoms are, and how it's diagnosed and treated.

  • Cold sores

    Find out about cold sores, including what the symptoms are, when to get medical help and how to treat them.