Health Conditions

DXA scan

A DEXA scan is a special type of X-ray that measures bone mineral density (BMD).

Dysarthria (difficulty speaking)

Dysarthria is difficulty speaking caused by brain damage or brain changes later in life.

Dyslexia

Dyslexia is a common learning difficulty thatcan cause problems with reading, writingandspelling.

Dyspraxia (adults)

Dyspraxia is a common disorder that affects movement and co-ordination. It is also known as developmental co-ordination disorder (DCD).

Dyspraxia in children

Developmental co-ordination disorder (DCD), also known as dyspraxia, is a condition affecting physical co-ordination that causes a child to perform less well than expected in daily…

Dystonia

Dystonia is a medical termfor a range of movement disorders that cause muscle spasms and contractions.

Earache

Earache is a common problem, particularly in children. It can be worrying, but it's usually only caused by a minor infection and will often get better in a few days without treatme…

Earwax build-up

Earwax is produced inside your ears to keepthem clean and free of germs. It usually passes out of the ears harmlessly, but sometimes too much can build up and block the ears.

Eating disorders

Eating disorders are characterised by an abnormal attitude towards food that causes someone to change their eating habits and behaviour.

Ebola virus disease

Ebola virus disease is a serious illness that originated in Africa, where a large outbreak occurred in 2014-15. In June 2016, the outbreak was officially declared over.

Echocardiogram

An echocardiogram, or "echo", is a scan used tolook atthe heart and nearby blood vessels.

Ectopic pregnancy

An ectopic pregnancy is when a fertilised egg implants itself outside of the womb, usually in one of the fallopian tubes.

Ectropion

Ectropion is where the lower eyelid droops away from the eye and turns outwards. It's not usually serious, but can be uncomfortable.

Eczema

Atopic eczema (atopic dermatitis) is the most common form of eczema, a condition that causes the skin to become itchy, red, dry and cracked.

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is the name for a group of rare inherited conditions that affect connective tissue. It is also known as Cutis laxa.

Ejaculation problems

Elbow or arm pain

Arm pain is common and usually caused by an injury or fall. It can often be managed with rest and over-the-counter painkillers.

Electrocardiogram

An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a simple test that can be used to check your heart's rhythm and electrical activity. Sensors attached to the skin are used to detect the electrical si…

Electrocardiogram (ECG)

Electroencephalogram (EEG)

Electrolyte test

An electrolyte test can help determine whether there's an electrolyte imbalance in the body.

Embolism

An embolism isa condition where the blood flow in an artery is blocked by a foreign body, such as a blood clot or an air bubble .

Emollients

Emollients are moisturising treatments applied directly to the skin to reduce water loss and cover it with a protective film .

Empyema

'Empyema' is the medical term for pockets of pus that have collected inside a body cavity.