Congenital conditions are conditions that are present from birth. A common example is congenital heart disease. 


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Developmental dysplasia of the hip

Restricted growth

Noonan syndrome

Congenital heart disease

Ambiguous genitalia

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Chiari malformation 

Craniosynostosis

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Cerebral palsy

Homocystinuria

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Cleft lip and palate

Inherited and genetic conditions are caused by your genes. Some are passed to you by your parents, while others are caused by random gene changes that happen before you're born. They include sickle cell anaemia and Down syndrome.


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Ichthyosis

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Androgen insensitivity syndrome

You don’t have to put up with hay fever symptoms while you’re pregnant: our guide helps you find the best medication and natural remedies to suit you.

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Hay fever in pregnancy: which treatments are safe?

Thyroid cancer is rare and usually very treatable. Here are the key thyroid cancer symptoms, who is most at risk of developing it and how it’s treated.

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Thyroid cancer: signs to look for, treatments and how to cope with a diagnosis

Rain reduces the pollen count. Hay fever isn’t a serious condition. Fact or fiction? We sort through some of the common myths about hay fever, to help you manage your symptoms.

Fact or fiction? 9 hay fever myths busted 

An overactive thyroid produces too many thyroid hormones. Symptoms include anxiety, tiredness and weight loss.

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Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism): who gets it and how to deal with it

Does music help you drift off? Is your phone light destroying your slumber? Read our useful tips for the best night's sleep, backed by science.

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10 science-based sleep tips that really work

Which hay fever home remedies are worth trying? From hay fever wipes and sprays to essential oils and air purifiers, we review what the science says. 


Natural remedies for hay fever: what works and doesn’t

Symptoms and treatments for vaginismus – when your vagina tightens and makes it hard to have penetrative sex.

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Vaginismus: why it happens and how you can deal with it

If you’re struggling to sleep night after night, there are proven ways to sort insomnia, whether you’re having a short bout of sleep problems or you have chronic insomnia.

Insomnia: the causes and how to improve it

How much deep sleep do you need? And how can you get more of it? Get the lowdown on sleep stages, sleep cycles and how to get them working well for your health.

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Deep sleep: how to make the most of your sleep cycle

Blocked nose, sneezing and a cough – all symptoms of hay fever, but also signs you might have a cold or coronavirus. Check out the key symptoms of each, so you can easily tell what’s getting you down.


Congential conditions