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  • Lichen planus

    Find out about lichen planus, a non-infectious, itchy rash that can affect many areas of the body.

  • Leukoplakia

    Find out about leukoplakia, including what the symptoms are, when to get medical help, treatments and prevention.

  • Leptospirosis (Weil's disease)

    Find out about leptospirosis infection, including what causes it, what the symptoms are, where to get help, how it's treated, and how to avoid getting it.

  • Legionnaires' disease

    Find out more about Legionnaires' disease, an uncommon but serious lung infection you can get from inhaling droplets of water containing bacteria that cause the infection.

  • Venous leg ulcer

    A leg ulcer is a long-lasting (chronic) sore on your leg or foot that takes more than 2 weeks to heal.

  • Laxatives

    Find out about different types of laxatives, how they work, how to choose the right one and how long to take them for. Also, find out about the possible side effects of laxatives.

  • Laryngitis

    Find out about laryngitis, which is when your voice box becomes irritated or swollen. Symptoms of laryngitis usually come on suddenly and get worse during the first 3 days.

  • Laryngeal (larynx) cancer

    Read about laryngeal cancer, including the symptoms, causes, treatments and outlook.

  • Lactose intolerance

    Find out about lactose intolerance, what the symptoms are, what the treatments are, what tests can find out if you have it, and what causes it.

  • Labyrinthitis and vestibular neuritis

    Read about labyrinthitis and vestibular neuritis (also known as vestibular neuronitis), including advice about symptoms, when to get medical help and treatment.