Conditions we treat

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

Carpenter syndrome

Carpenter syndrome is a type of craniosynostosis named after the doctor who first described the condition. This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains the causes, symptoms and treatment of Carpenter syndrome (also known as acrocephalopolys

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Central sleep apnoea syndrome (CSA)

Information from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explaining the causes, symptoms and treatment of central sleep apnoea syndrome (CSA) and where to get help.

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Chickenpox and epidermolysis bullosa (EB)

Find out more about epidermolysis bullosa (EB) and chickenpox.

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Children with cataracts

This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains cataracts (cloudy lens) in children and how they can be treated. It also gives a reminder about contact lens use after surgery.

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Chloride channel myotonia

Myotonia happens when there is delayed relaxation after muscle contraction through activity or exercise. This can show up as stiffness, cramp or locking of a variety of muscles. This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains about chloride ch

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