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Arthritis
A common condition, Arthritis affects an estimated 8 million people in the UK. |
Cancer An aggressive group of diseases, cancer can affect people of all ages, though the risk of most forms increases with age. |
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Celiac
A hereditary condition, Celiac disease attacks the small intestine, preventing the body from absorbing the nutrients from food.
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Cystic Fybrosis A hereditary disease, Cystic fibrosis affects the lungs and digestive system, causing progressive disability and, in some cases, premature death.
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Constipation
Often a subject of humor, constipation is no laughing matter for sufferers, for whom it can be both severe and continuous.
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Crohn's disease An inflammatory bowel disorder, Crohn's disease can block the intestine and cause nutritional deficiencies.
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Diabetes
A chronic condition, Diabetes is caused by too much sugar in your blood. Left untreated it can cause long-term health problems.
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Dialysis When your kidneys fail, dialysis is an artificial process which helps remove waste products and unwanted water from the blood.
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Gout
Known to man for over 2000 years, gout most often strikes men between 40 and 60 years old.
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Congestive heart failure Progressive and chronic, Congestive Heart Failure occurs when the heart simply can't pump enough blood around the body.
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Hypertension
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is one of the most common medical complaints, affecting over half of the over 65s in the UK.
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Hypothyroid Common in post-menopausal women, hypothyroidism is characterized by lethargy and a lack of energy.
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IBS
There are many sufferers of the irritable bowel syndrome across the UK and around the world.
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Osteoporosis The word Osteoporosis literally means 'porous bones' - in practical terms it describes a condition in which the bones become more fragile and prone to breaking.
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Parkinson's disease
A degenerative disorder of the central nervous system, Parkinson's Disease typically affects motor skills and speech.
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