A-Z of conditions and treatments

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.

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

Babies and young children are more likely to develop middle ear infections because they are still building up their immunity.

In most cases, blockage of the ear canal with wax is a harmless event.

The brain uses the inner ear, the eyes and muscles to pinpoint the position of the body at all times.

Meniere's disease affects the ear, which is the centre of hearing and balance.

Otosclerosis eventually affects both ears, but the condition doesn?t cause total deafness.

Once hearing is damaged, it often can't be restored.