Find out about the different types of screening offered by the NHS in England.
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NHS HEALTH CHECK
The NHS Health Check is a health check-up for adults in England aged 40 to 74.
MÉNIÈRE’S DISEASE
Ménière’s disease is a rare disorder that affects the inner ear. It can cause vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss, and a feeling of pressure deep inside the ear.
MRSA
Find out what MRSA is, how you get it, what the symptoms are, and how it’s treated.
MCADD
MCADD is a rare genetic condition where a person has problems breaking down fat for energy. Read about the symptoms, causes and outlook.
LACTATE DEHYDROGENASE (LDH) TEST
A lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) test measures the amount of LDH in the blood.
LABYRINTHITIS AND VESTIBULAR NEURITIS
Read about labyrinthitis (also known as vestibular neuritis or vestibular neuronitis), including advice about symptoms, when to get medical help and treatment.
LABIAL FUSION
Read about labial fusion. This is when the small inner lips around the entrance to the vagina become sealed together. It’s fairly common in girls under the age of 7. It usually gets better on its own, but can be treated with creams or, very rarely, surgery.
KNEE PAIN
Sudden knee pain is often caused by overusing the knee or injuring it. Find out what you can do to treat it yourself and when to get medical help.
KERATOSIS PILARIS
Read about keratosis pilaris, which is a common, harmless condition where the skin becomes rough and bumpy, as if covered in permanent goose pimples.