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Lymphoedema
Read about lymphoedema, a long-term condition that causes swelling in the body's tissues. It usually develops in the arms or legs.
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Low white blood cell count
Find out about low white blood cell count. It usually means your body is not making enough white blood cells and can increase your risk of getting infections.
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Lichen planus
Find out about lichen planus, a non-infectious, itchy rash that can affect many areas of the body.
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Isovaleric acidaemia
Isovaleric acidaemia (IVA) is a rare, but potentially serious, inherited condition. It means the body can’t process the amino acid leucine. This causes a harmful build-up of this substance in blood and urine.
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Hypothermia
Find out about hypothermia, a dangerous drop in body temperature below 35C (normal body temperature is around 37C). Go to A&E or call 999 immediately if someone has symptoms of hypothermia.
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Homocystinuria
Homocystinuria (HCU) is a rare but potentially serious inherited condition where the body can't process the amino acid methionine.
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Hodgkin lymphoma
Hodgkin lymphoma is an uncommon cancer that develops in the lymphatic system, which is a network of vessels and glands spread throughout your body.
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Hernia
Read about hernias, which occur when an internal part of the body pushes through a weakness in the muscle or surrounding tissue wall.
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Haemochromatosis
Find out about haemochromatosis, an inherited condition where iron levels in the body slowly build up over many years.
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Glutaric aciduria type 1
Glutaric aciduria type 1 (GA1) is a rare but serious inherited condition. It means the body can’t process certain amino acids, causing a harmful build-up of substances in the blood and urine.