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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are medications widely used to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and bring down a high temperature (fever).

Nocturnal enuresis

Bedwetting (nocturnal enuresis) can beworrying and frustrating, but it's common for children to accidentally wet the bed during the night. The problem usually resolves in time.

Nipple discharge

Nipple discharge can be caused by a wide range of conditions, most of which are harmless or easily treated.

Nasal congestion

Catarrh is a build-up of mucus in an airway or cavity of the body.

Neuromyelitis optica

Neuromyelitis optica (NMO), also known as Devic's disease, is a rare neurological condition.

Nummular eczema

Discoid eczema, also known as nummular or discoid dermatitis, is a long-term skin condition that causesskin to become itchy, reddened, swollen and cracked incircular or oval patches.

Nosebleed

Nosebleeds can be frightening, but they aren't usually a sign of anything serious andcanoften be treated at home.

Nail patella syndrome

Nail patella syndrome is a rare genetic condition that can cause problems with the nails, bones, kidneys and eyes. It's thought to affect at least1 in 50,000 people.

Neonatal herpes (herpes in a newborn baby)

Neonatal herpes is a herpes infection in anewborn baby. It's caused by the herpes simplex virus, a highly contagious virus that can cause coldsores and genital ulcers in adults.

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is an uncommon cancer that develops in the lymphatic system, which is a network of vessels and glands spread throughout your body.

Narcolepsy

Narcolepsy is a rare long-term brain disorder that causesa person to suddenly fall asleep at inappropriate times.

Nose and sinus cancer

Nasal and sinus cancer affects the nasal cavity (thespace behind your nose) and the sinuses (small, air-filled cavities inside your nose, cheekbones and forehead).

Nasal polyps

Nasal polyps are swellings of the normal nasal lining that occur inside the nasal passages and sinuses (air-filled spaces behind the nose, eyes and cheeks).

Nasopharyngeal cancer

Nasopharyngeal cancer isa rare type of cancer that affects the part of the throat connecting the back of the nose to the back of the mouth (the pharynx) .

Necrotising fasciitis

Necrotising fasciitis is a rare but serious bacterial infection that affects the tissue beneath the skin, and surrounding muscles and organs (fascia).

Nephrotic syndrome in children

Nephrotic syndrome is a conditionthat causes the kidneys to leak large amounts of protein into the urine.This canlead toa range of problems, including swelling of body tissues and a greater chance of catching infections.

Neuroblastoma

Neuroblastoma is a rare type of cancer that mostly affects babies and young children.

Neuroendocrine tumours

Neuroendocrine tumours (NETs)are rare tumours that can occur in the cells of the neuroendocrine system.

Neurofibromatosis type 1

Neurofibromatosis is the general name for a number of genetic conditions that cause tumours to grow along your nerves.

Neurofibromatosis type 2

Neurofibromatosis is the general name for a number of genetic conditions that cause tumours to grow along your nerves.

Night sweats

People who suffer night sweats will typically wake in the night to find their bedclothes and bedding drenched, even if their bedroom temperature is cool. This abnormal sweating is annoying, but usually harmless.

Nightmares

Many children experience nightmares and night terrors, but most grow out of them. They don't cause any long-term psychological harm to your child.

Noonan syndrome

Noonan syndrome is a genetic disorder that can cause a wide range of distinctive features and health problems.