Medical Information

Acromegaly is a rare condition where the body makes too much of a hormone that can make parts of your body grow bigger. It can be successfully treated. Symptoms of…

An acoustic neuroma is a type of non-cancerous (benign) brain tumour. It's also known as a vestibular schwannoma. A benign brain tumour is a growth in the brain that usually grows slowly over many…

Contents Overview Causes Diagnosis Treatment Complications Acne is a common skin condition that affects most people at some point. It causes spots, oily skin and sometimes skin that's hot or painful…

Reflux is when a baby brings up milk, or is sick, during or shortly after feeding. It's very common and usually gets better on its own. Check if your baby…

Get medical advice as soon as possible if you think you have an acid or chemical burn. You'll need to be treated as soon as possible. How acid or chemical…

Achalasia is a rare disorder of the food pipe (oesophagus), which can make it difficult to swallow food and drink. Normally, the muscles of the oesophagus contract to squeeze food…

Acanthosis nigricans is the name for dry, dark patches of skin that usually appear in the armpits, neck or groin. It could be a sign of an underlying condition, so…

An abortion is a way of ending a pregnancy. It's also sometimes called a termination of a pregnancy. Abortions can only be carried out under the care of an NHS…

An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a swelling in the aorta, the artery that carries blood from the heart to the tummy (abdomen). Most aneurysms do not cause any problems,…

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening is a test to check if there's a swelling in your aorta, which is the main blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to…