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Search results for long term conditions

  • Ankylosing spondylitis

    Read about ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and other types of axial spondyloarthritis, a long-term (chronic) condition in which the spine and other areas of the body become inflamed.

  • Meningitis - Complications

    Read about the main risks associated with meningitis, including hearing loss, loss of limbs, and problems with memory or concentration.

  • Heart failure - Treatment

    Read about the main treatments for heart failure, including lifestyle changes, medication and surgery.

  • Schistosomiasis (bilharzia)

    Read about schistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia, an infection caused by a parasitic worm that lives in fresh water in subtropical and tropical regions.

  • Prader-Willi syndrome

    Find out about Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), which is a rare genetic condition that causes a wide range of physical symptoms, learning difficulties and behavioural challenges.

  • Varicose eczema

    Read about varicose eczema, a long-term skin condition that affects the lower legs and is common in people with varicose veins

  • Silicosis

    Find out about silicosis, a long-term lung disease caused by inhaling large amounts of crystalline silica dust, usually over many years.

  • Rosacea

    Find out more about rosacea, a common long-term skin condition that mainly affects the face.

  • Primary biliary cholangitis

    Find out about primary biliary cholangitis (primary biliary cirrhosis), which is a type of long-term liver disease where the bile ducts in the liver become damaged.

  • Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS)

    Find out about hidradenitis suppurativa, a painful, long-term skin condition that causes abscesses and scarring on the skin.