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Conditions we treat

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

Glomuvenous malformations

A glomuvenous malformation is a type of vascular malformation made of abnormal accumulations of blood vessels and glomus body cells. This leaflet explains about glomuvenous malformations, what causes them and how they can be treated. It also explains what

Granulomatosis with polyangiitis

This page explains about Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) (previously known as Wegener’s granulomatosis), what causes it and how it can be treated. It also gives details of what to expect when a child comes to Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) for

Graves' disease

Graves' disease is a form of hyperthyroidism where the thyroid gland is ‘overactive’ and produces too much thyroid hormone. It is caused when the body’s immune system produce antibodies that disrupt the thyroid and cause it to make too much thy…

Growth hormone deficiency

Growth hormone is produced by the pituitary gland located deep inside the brain. Instructions for producing growth hormone come from other parts of the body, for instance, the hypothalamus. If there is a problem with the hypothalamus, the pituitary or the

Gum disease

Gum disease is an inflammation of the gums. The gums become swollen and red and can sometimes bleed. It is often caused by poor dental hygiene or sometimes by injury to the gums. It can be prevented by regular tooth brushing and dental check-ups.