Category: Disabilities and Medical Conditions

Lung cancer is one of the most common and serious types of cancer. Cancer that begins in the lungs is known as primary lung cancer

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of chronic (long-term) arthritis that affects parts of the spine, including the bones, muscles and ligaments. Introduction Most people with ankylosing spondylitis experience back pain and stiffness. The condition...

Causing long-term tiredness (fatigue) – chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) affects everyday life. It does not go away with sleep or rest.

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is commonly described as a collection of inherited conditions that fit into a larger group, known as heritable disorders of connective tissue. Some History Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is an inherited heterogeneous group of...

Tinnitus is the medical name for the perception of noise in one ear, both ears or in the head. The noise comes from inside the body

Also known as Willis-Ekbom disease, restless legs syndrome is a common condition of the nervous system that causes an overwhelming, irresistible urge to move the legs

Obesity is When a person is carrying too much body fat for their height and sex they are classed as obese.

A lifelong developmental disability, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a condition that affects social interaction, communication, interests and behaviour. Asperger syndrome and childhood autism are types. Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosing Treatment Adults with autism Overview...

Gout is a common type of arthritis. The symptoms of gout include painful swelling and inflammation in one or more of the joints

An amputation is the surgical removal of part of the body, usually a leg or an arm causing disability Introduction There are three main reasons why an amputation is performed: The limb has been affected...