Health Conditions

Kwashiorkor

Kwashiorkoris a severe form of Malnutrition . It's most common in some developing regions of the world where babies and children have a diet that lacks protein and other essential…

Kyphosis

Kyphosisis curvature of the spine that causes the topof the back to appear more rounded than normal.

Labial fusion

Labial fusion, or labial adhesion, is when the small inner lips around the entrance to the vagina become sealed together.

Labyrinthitis

Labyrinthitis is an inner ear infection. It causes a delicate structure deep inside your ear called the labyrinth to become inflamed, affecting your hearing and balance.

Lacerations

Most cuts and grazes are minor and can be easily treated at home.

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Gallbladder removal surgery, also known as acholecystectomy, is a very common procedure.

Laparoscopy

Laparoscopy is a type of surgical procedure that allows a surgeon to access the inside of the abdomen (tummy) and pelvis without having to make large incisions in the skin.

Laryngeal (larynx) cancer

Laryngeal cancer is a type of cancer thataffects the larynx (voice box).

Laryngitis

Laryngitis is inflammation of the larynx (voice box). In most cases, it getsbetter without treatment in about aweek.

Laryngotracheitis

Croup isa childhood condition that affects the windpipe (trachea), the airways to the lungs (the bronchi) and the voice box (larynx).

Laryngotracheitis

Laxatives

Laxatives are a type of medicine that can help you empty your bowels if you're having trouble going to the toilet.

Lazy eye

A lazy eye (amblyopia) is a childhood condition where the vision in one eye doesn't develop properly. This usually means that the child can see less clearly out of the affected eye…

Lazy eye

LDH

Leaky gut syndrome

"Leaky gut syndrome" is a proposed conditionsome health practitioners claimisthe cause ofa wide range oflong-term conditions, including Myalgic encephalomyelitis and multiple scler…

Leg cramps

Leg cramps are a common and usually harmless condition where the muscles in yourleg suddenly become tight and painful.

Legionnaires' disease

Legionnaires disease is a serious lung infection caused by Legionella bacteria.

LEMS

Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) is a very rare condition that affectsthe signals sent from the nerves to the muscles.

Leukaemia, acute lymphoblastic

Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia is a type of cancer that affects the white blood cells.It progresses rapidly and aggressively and requires immediate treatment. Both adults and childr…

Leukaemia, acute lymphoblastic

Leukaemia, acute myeloid

Leukaemia is cancer of the white blood cells. Acute leukaemia means it progresses rapidly and aggressively, and usually requires immediate treatment.

Leukaemia, chronic lymphocytic

Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia is a type of cancer that affects the white blood cells and tends to progress slowly over many years.

Leukaemia, chronic myeloid

Chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) is a type of cancer that affects the white blood cells and tends to progress slowly over many years.