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  • Paget's disease of bone

    Find out about Paget's disease of bone, a condition where the normal cycle of bone renewal and repair is disrupted.

  • Noonan syndrome

    Read about Noonan syndrome, which is a genetic disorder that causes a wide range of features, such as heart abnormalities and unusual facial features.

  • Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)

    Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is caused by a build-up of fat in the liver. It often affects overweight or obese people. Although NAFLD doesn't usually cause serious problems, you should take steps to stop it getting worse.

  • Nipple discharge

    Find out about nipple discharge, including what can cause it and when to see a GP. It's usually nothing serious, but it's important to get it checked.

  • Nephrotic syndrome in children

    Read about nephrotic syndrome, a condition that causes the kidneys to leak large amounts of protein into the urine.

  • Newborn respiratory distress syndrome

    Read more about newborn respiratory distress syndrome (NRDS), a serious condition where a newborn baby's lungs cannot provide their body with enough oxygen. It can be treated before or after birth.

  • Nail problems

    Find out about different nail problems, including brittle or crumbly nails, thickened, overgrown nails, or changes in nail colour.

  • Nail patella syndrome

    Nail patella syndrome is a rare genetic condition that can involve problems with the nails, bones, kidneys and eyes. It's thought to affect about 1 in 50,000 people.

  • Myositis (polymyositis and dermatomyositis)

    Find out more about myositis, the name for a group of rare conditions that cause muscle weakness.

  • Myelodysplastic syndrome (myelodysplasia)

    Find out about myelodysplastic syndrome (myelodysplasia or MDS), a blood disorder that causes a drop in the number of healthy blood cells.