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  • Mastocytosis

    Read about mastocytosis, a rare condition caused by an excess number of mast cells gathering in the body's tissues.

  • Maple syrup urine disease

    Maple syrup urine disease (MSUD) is a rare but serious inherited condition. It means the body can't process certain amino acids.

  • Lymphoedema

    Read about lymphoedema, a long-term condition that causes swelling in the body's tissues. It usually develops in the arms or legs.

  • 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.

  • Lichen planus

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Homocystinuria

    Homocystinuria (HCU) is a rare but potentially serious inherited condition where the body can't process the amino acid methionine.

  • 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.

  • Hernia

    Read about hernias, which occur when an internal part of the body pushes through a weakness in the muscle or surrounding tissue wall.