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- Schizophrenia
People with schizophrenia do not have 'split personalities' and they are not intellectually disabled.
- Sciatica
Most cases of sciatica resolve by themselves within six weeks to three months.
- Scleroderma
The most common symptom of scleroderma is a thickening and hardening of the skin, particularly of the hands and face.
- Scoliosis
Scoliosis is an abnormal sideways curve of the spine.
- Self-harm and self-injury
Self-harm and self-injury is when people hurt themselves on purpose, usually in response to intense emotional pain or negative feelings, thoughts or memories.
- Sever's disease
Sever's disease is a common cause of heel pain, particularly in the young and physically active.
- Shellfish and fish allergies
Symptoms of fish and shellfish allergies vary and range from milder reactions to a life-threatening severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis).
- Shiga toxin-producing E.coli
There are many types of E.coli bacteria, most of which are harmless. However, some types of E.coli produce toxins (poisons) that can cause gastroenteritis (gastro). One of these types of E.coli is known as ‘shiga toxin-producing E.coli’ or STEC.
- Shin splints
'Shin splints' refers to pain felt anywhere along the shinbone from knee to ankle.
- Shingles
Shingles is caused by the same virus responsible for chickenpox.