Scoliosis
Scoliosis is the term given to an abnormal curve of your spine. Learn more about scoliosis causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options
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Muscular dystrophy
Muscular dystrophy is a group of inherited diseases that cause muscle weakness. Learn more about the different types and treatment options.
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Laminectomy
A laminectomy may be recommended to ease your back pain but only when other treatments such as physiotherapy and medication have not worked.
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Human growth hormone
Human growth hormone is a small protein that travels in the bloodstream to stimulate growth. Learn more about the medical uses of human growth hormone.
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Prader-Willi syndrome
Adults with Prader-Willi may experience sleeping and breathing problems, and have an insatiable appetite, which can lead to life-threatening obesity.
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Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disease that causes your muscles to become weaker. Learn more about the 5 different types of SMA.
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Spina bifida
Spina bifida is a birth defect that affects a baby's spine from early pregnancy. Having enough folate in your diet lowers your baby’s risk.
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GORD (reflux)
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is caused by stomach acid rising in your food pipe. Learn more about symptoms and treatments for GORD.
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