Shortness of breath It’s normal to get out of breath when you’ve overexerted yourself. But when…

Shingles Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is an infection of a nerve and the skin…

Severe head injury Severe head injuries need urgent medical assessment as there’s a risk of serious…

Septic shock Septic shock is a life-threatening condition that happens when your blood pressure drops to…

Sepsis you have severe difficulty breathing – for example, you struggle to speak without pausing, gasping…

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression  that has a…

Scoliosis Scoliosis is the abnormal twisting and curvature of the spine. Scoliosis can develop at any…

Sciatica This information may be useful for those who have been diagnosed with sciatica. People who…

Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a long-term mental health condition that causes a range of different psychological symptoms,…

Scarlet fever Scarlet fever is a bacterial illness that mainly affects children. It causes a distinctive…