Find out about uveitis, a rare condition that causes inflammation of the middle layer of the eye, known as the uvea or uveal tract.
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VULVAL CANCER
Read more about the symptoms, causes and treatments of vulval cancer, which is a rare type of cancer that affects women.
VULVODYNIA (VULVAL PAIN)
Read about the symptoms of vulvodynia, what the treatments are, and what else can cause vulval pain.
WARTS AND VERRUCAS
Read about warts and verrucas, which are small lumps on the skin. Find out what causes warts and verrucas, how they’re treated and when to get medical help.
WATERING EYES
Find out about watering eyes, which can occur if too many tears are produced or they cannot drain away properly.
WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY
Weight loss surgery is sometimes used as a treatment for people who are very obese. It can lead to significant weight loss and help improve many obesity-related conditions, such as type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure.
WEST NILE VIRUS
Read about West Nile virus (WNV), a virus spread by mosquitoes that is found in many countries around the world.
WHAT TO DO IF SOMEONE HAS A SEIZURE (FIT)
Find out what you can do to help if you see someone having a seizure or fit.
WHIPLASH
Find out about whiplash, how it happens, what the symptoms are and how it can be treated.
WHOOPING COUGH
Find out about the symptoms of whooping cough, who’s at risk, when to get medical advice, and how it’s treated.