A-Z of health information

A dry mouth is a symptom of an underlying problem, rather than a disease in itself.

Dummy sucking should stop before school age to avoid teeth or mouth problems.

Duncan started experiencing severe depression in his early thirties. When he was hospitalised following a suicide attempt, his daughter Breanna became his carer.

Dupuytren's contracture gradually causes clawing of the fingers as they are pulled towards the palm.

Dwarfism refers to a group of conditions characterised by shorter than normal skeletal growth.

Dyslexia is a type of specific learning difficulty (SLD) in which the person has difficulties with language and words.

E-liquid products may or may not contain nicotine or other harmful substances. E-liquid products are not always labelled accurately and there is no guarantee that a product does not contain nicotine.

Electronic cigarettes – or e-cigarettes – simulate the act of smoking, but you don’t burn tobacco when you use them.

EACH Social and Community Health is a health service that aims to improve community health and wellbeing.

It is estimated that around four out of five children will experience a middle ear infection at least once.