Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

(EDS) is a disorder that affects the connective tissues that support the skin, muscles, tendons and ligaments. People with EDS disorders tend to have …

Epilepsy

Is a common condition that causes someone to have a seizure.  Seizures are caused by a sudden burst of activity in the brain causing interference to…

Fatigue

Is not just a feeling of sleepiness but an all over sensation of sheer exhaustion and lack of energy.  It can be a sign of other medical conditions…

Fibromyalgia

Is the name given to widespread pain affecting the muscles but not the joints. It is a chronic condition but is not life threatening or progressive…

Gout

Is a chemical defect which causes the accumulation in the bloodstream of a waste product of metabolism also known as uric acid. It is the deposition…

hayfever

Is an allergy that is caused by pollen that has come into contact with your eyes, nose or mouth, causing the eyes and the nose to become inflamed.…

High Cholesterol

There are two types of cholesterol: LDL (low-density lipoprotein), sometimes called ’bad’ cholesterol, which makes up most of your body's…

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Is when your blood pressure rises or is outside of the normal accepted range for your age and gender.  If it is untreated it can increase your risk…

Insomnia

Is a sleep disorder that makes it hard for people to fall asleep or causes them to wake up in the middle of the night and not be able to get back to…

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Is a condition which affects the digestive system and causes cramps, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation.  It can come on without any warning with…

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