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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:

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.

Haemangiomas

A haemangioma is a collection of small blood vessels that form a lump under the skin. They’re sometimes called ‘strawberry marks’ because the surface of a haemangioma can look like the surface of a strawberry. We’ll explain all about haemangiomas and wh

Haemangiomatosis

A haemangioma is a collection of small blood vessels that form a red mark or a swelling. The term haemangiomatosis is used when there are multiple haemangiomas. This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains the causes, symptoms and treatment

Haemophilia

Haemophilia affects the body’s ability to control blood clotting, which is what is used to stop bleeding. It’s an inherited bleeding disorder, so if someone has haemophilia it’s likely one of their relatives will have it as well.

Haemophilia A

Haemophilia A (also known as Classic Haemophilia or Factor VIII deficiency) is the most well-known type of clotting disorder. A specific protein is missing from the blood so that injured blood vessels cannot heal in the usual way. This page from Great Orm