Conditions we treat

Want to know more about the conditions we treat at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH)? Just search below:

Severe recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB)

This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains about severe recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa and how it can be managed. It also contains suggestions for making everyday life more comfortable.

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Sideroblastic anaemia

Anaemia is a condition where the number of red blood cells or the amount of haemoglobin in red blood cells is less than normal. Sideroblastic anaemia is a disorder where the body produces enough iron but is unable to put it into the haemoglobin.

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Skull fracture

A skull fracture is when bone in the skull has been broken by an injury or trauma. As the skull is very strong, it takes a lot of force to damage it. This might be from falling from a height, a car accident or a direct blow to the head.

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Sleep related hypoventilation (SRH)

On this page we explain the causes, symptoms and treatment of sleep related hypoventilation (SRH) and where to get help.

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Small bowel atresia

The intestines form early in pregnancy as a long straight tube. Before the tenth week of pregnancy, they develop into the separate organs making up the digestive system. Occasionally, the intestines are not completely connected or blocked (atresia). Somet

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