Skip to main content

Search results for %s

  • Chorionic villus sampling

    Read about why chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is offered during pregnancy, how it's carried out, and what the benefits and risks are.

  • Charles Bonnet syndrome

    NHS information about Charles Bonnet syndrome, including symptoms, causes and treatments.

  • 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.

  • Cervical screening

    Find out about the NHS cervical screening programme, including when it's offered, how to book, what happens at your appointment, getting your results and how it can help protect you from cervical cancer.

  • Cavernous sinus thrombosis

    Read about cavernous sinus thrombosis, which is a blood clot in the cavernous sinuses that can be life-threatening.

  • Cataract surgery

    Read about cataract surgery, a procedure to treat cataracts, where changes in the lens of the eye cause cloudy, blurry, or misty vision.

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome

    Read about carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), which causes pain and tingling in your hand when there's pressure on a nerve in your wrist. Find out what causes it and how to treat it.

  • Neuroendocrine tumours and carcinoid syndrome

    Read about neuroendocrine tumours and their symptoms, known as carcinoid syndrome. Find out the causes, tests and treatments for neuroendocrine tumours and carcinoid syndrome.

  • Caesarean section

    Find out why caesarean sections are carried out, whether you can ask for one, what they involve, and what the risks are.

  • Burns and scalds

    Burns and scalds are damage to the skin caused by heat. Both are treated in the same way.