People in the early stages of dementia are living in denial and putting off seeing their doctor, for fear of a diagnosis.
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TIA: transient ischaemic attack
A TIA (transient ischaemic attack), also called a mini-stroke or temporary stroke, is when there is a temporary block in the blood supply to a part of the brain.
Pernicious anaemia
Find out about the causes, symptoms and treatment for pernicious anaemia, also called vitamin B12 deficiency anaemia.
Long QT syndrome
Find out about Long QT syndrome, and how an electrical problem in the heart can cause a very fast heart beat and sudden death.
Myasthenia gravis
Myasthenia gravis is a chronic muscle disease that produces weakness and abnormally rapid fatigue of the voluntary muscles.
Hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia
Hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia is a condition that causes malformations of the small blood vessels in multiple areas throughout the body.