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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:

Inherited White Matter Disorders (IWMD)

Inherited White Matter Disorders (IWMD), also known as leukodystrophies, are rare genetic disorders that primarily affect the white matter of the nervous system (the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves).

Many, but not all, IWMDs are progressive …

Interrupted aortic arch

Interrupted aortic arch is when the large blood vessel that takes blood away from the heart to the rest of the body (aorta) is not fully developed.

Intracranial dermoid cysts

A dermoid cyst is a sac-like growth that is present at birth, containing structures such as hair, fluid, teeth or skin glands. This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains the causes, symptoms and treatment of intracranial (inside the skull

Intussusception

Intussusception is a condition where the bowel ‘telescopes’ in on itself. This causes the bowel walls to press on one another, blocking the bowel. This can lead to reduced blood flow to that part of the bowel. It is a bit like a getting a sock turned insi

Iron deficiency anaemia

This information from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) is about iron deficiency anaemia – a special type of anaemia caused by a lack of the mineral iron in the body.