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  • Stroke

    A stroke is a serious, life-threatening medical condition that can happen when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off.

  • Stretch marks

    Find out about stretch marks, including where, when and how you get them, what causes them, and how they can be treated and prevented.

  • Strep A

    Find out about strep A infections, including what the symptoms are, when to get medical help and how mild and severe strep A infections are treated.

  • Stop smoking treatments

    Find out about the medicines that can help if you want to stop smoking, including nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), varenicline (Champix) and bupropion (Zyban).

  • Stomach ulcer

    Stomach ulcers, also known as gastric ulcers, are open sores that develop on the lining of the stomach. Read about the possible symptoms, causes, treatments and complications.

  • What is stomach cancer?

    Find out more about stomach cancer, including the symptoms, causes, tests, treatments and where to get help and support.

  • Stomach ache

    Read about a stomach ache and abdominal pains, including stomach cramps or an ache in the tummy (abdomen).

  • Stillbirth

    Read about stillbirth, which is where a baby is born dead after 24 completed weeks of pregnancy. Find out the causes of stillbirth and how to reduce the risk.

  • Stevens-Johnson syndrome

    Find out about Stevens-Johnson syndrome, including what causes it, what the symptoms are and when to get medical help.

  • Steroids

    Find out what steroids (corticosteroids) are, when they're used, how they work, and what different types are available.