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Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Medical I.C.E. Card – In Case of Emergency Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) is a sleep disorder that causes repeated interruptions in breathing during sleep, often leading to excessive daytime fatigue, poor concentration,...

Neurofibromatosis Medical I.C.E. Card – In Case of Emergency Neurofibromatosis is a genetic condition that causes tumours to grow along nerves in the body, which can affect the skin, bones, and nervous system. Depending on the type (NF1, NF2, or...

Narcolepsy Medical I.C.E. Card – In Case of Emergency Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological condition that affects the brain’s ability to regulate sleep-wake cycles. It can lead to sudden episodes of sleep, excessive daytime drowsiness, and...

Myasthenia Gravis Medical I.C.E. Card – In Case of Emergency Myasthenia Gravis is a rare autoimmune neuromuscular condition that causes weakness in voluntary muscles — particularly those controlling the eyes, face, throat, and limbs...

Muscular Dystrophy Medical I.C.E. Card – In Case of Emergency Muscular Dystrophy is a group of genetic conditions that cause progressive muscle weakness and loss of muscle mass. Depending on the type, it can affect mobility, breathing, speech, and...

Motor Neurone Disease Medical I.C.E. Card – In Case of Emergency Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is a progressive neurological condition that affects the nerves (motor neurones) in the brain and spinal cord. It leads to increasing muscle weakness,...

Migraines Medical I.C.E. Card – In Case of Emergency Migraines are a neurological condition that can cause severe headaches, visual disturbances, nausea, dizziness, and sensory sensitivity. In emergency situations, symptoms such as slurred speech,...

Ménière’s Disease Medical I.C.E. Card – In Case of Emergency Ménière’s Disease is a long-term balance disorder of the inner ear that can cause sudden vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss, and a sensation of...

Melanoma Medical I.C.E. Card – In Case of Emergency Melanoma is a serious and potentially life-threatening form of skin cancer that can spread to other parts of the body if not caught early. For those undergoing treatment or managing long-term...

Macular Degeneration Medical I.C.E. Card – In Case of Emergency Macular Degeneration is an eye condition that affects central vision, making tasks like reading, recognising faces, and seeing fine detail more difficult. It does not cause complete...

Lymphedema Medical I.C.E. Card – In Case of Emergency Lymphedema is a long-term condition that causes swelling in the body’s tissues, most commonly affecting the arms or legs. It often results from damage to the lymphatic system due to...

Lupus Medical I.C.E. Card – In Case of Emergency Lupus is a chronic autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks healthy tissues and organs, causing widespread inflammation. It can affect the skin, joints, kidneys, heart, lungs, and...

Lung Cancer Medical I.C.E. Card – In Case of Emergency Lung Cancer is a serious condition that may involve breathing difficulties, fatigue, chest pain, and side effects from ongoing treatment such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or surgery. In...

Low Back Pain Medical I.C.E. Card – In Case of Emergency Low Back Pain is a common yet often debilitating condition that can severely affect mobility, posture, and comfort. In emergency situations, limited movement, stiffness, or difficulty...

Long COVID Medical I.C.E. Card – In Case of Emergency Long COVID, also known as post-COVID syndrome, refers to a range of ongoing symptoms that continue weeks or months after the initial coronavirus infection. These may include fatigue, brain fog,...

Liver Cirrhosis Medical I.C.E. Card – In Case of Emergency Liver Cirrhosis is a long-term condition in which healthy liver tissue is gradually replaced by scar tissue, impairing liver function. It can cause fatigue, confusion, swelling, bleeding...

Leukemia Medical I.C.E. Card – In Case of Emergency Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow, often impacting the body’s ability to fight infection, clot blood, and carry oxygen. People living with Leukemia may...

Kidney Cancer Medical I.C.E. Card – In Case of Emergency Kidney Cancer is a serious condition that affects the kidneys’ ability to filter waste and regulate essential functions in the body. People living with or recovering from Kidney Cancer...

Interstitial Cystitis Medical I.C.E. Card – In Case of Emergency Interstitial Cystitis, also known as painful bladder syndrome, is a long-term condition that causes bladder pressure, pain, and urinary urgency or frequency. Flare-ups can be sudden...

Hypothyroidism Medical I.C.E. Card – In Case of Emergency Hypothyroidism, also known as an underactive thyroid, is a condition in which the thyroid gland doesn't produce enough hormones to regulate metabolism. It can cause fatigue, cold...

Hyperthyroidism Medical I.C.E. Card – In Case of Emergency Hyperthyroidism, also known as an overactive thyroid, is a condition where the thyroid gland produces too much hormone, speeding up the body’s metabolism. This can lead to symptoms...

Hydrocephalus Medical I.C.E. Card – In Case of Emergency Hydrocephalus is a condition where excess fluid builds up within the brain’s ventricles, leading to increased pressure that can affect brain function. Many people with Hydrocephalus...

Huntington’s Disease Medical I.C.E. Card – In Case of Emergency Huntington’s Disease is a rare, inherited neurological disorder that causes progressive damage to nerve cells in the brain. It can affect movement, behaviour, emotions,...

High Cholesterol Medical I.C.E. Card – In Case of Emergency High Cholesterol, also known as hypercholesterolaemia, is a condition where there are elevated levels of cholesterol in the blood. Over time, this can increase the risk of heart disease,...

Hemophilia Medical I.C.E. Card – In Case of Emergency Hemophilia is a rare genetic bleeding disorder in which the blood doesn’t clot properly, leading to prolonged bleeding after injury or surgery. Even minor trauma can result in internal...

Gout Medical I.C.E. Card – In Case of Emergency Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis caused by a build-up of uric acid crystals in the joints, often leading to sudden, severe pain, redness, and swelling — commonly in the feet or ankles...

Glaucoma Medical I.C.E. Card – In Case of Emergency Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, often due to increased pressure inside the eye. If left untreated, it can lead to permanent vision loss or blindness. Many...

Essential Tremor Medical I.C.E. Card – In Case of Emergency Essential Tremor is a neurological condition that causes involuntary and rhythmic shaking, most commonly affecting the hands, head, or voice. It can be mistaken for anxiety, nervousness,...

Endometriosis Medical I.C.E. Card – In Case of Emergency Endometriosis is a long-term condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows outside the uterus, causing chronic pain, fatigue, and digestive or bladder issues. In emergency...

Emphysema Medical I.C.E. Card – In Case of Emergency Emphysema is a chronic lung condition that causes shortness of breath due to damage to the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs. It is most commonly associated with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary...

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Medical I.C.E. Card – In Case of Emergency Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a group of rare genetic connective tissue disorders that can affect the skin, joints, and blood vessel walls. People with EDS may experience joint...

Eczema Medical I.C.E. Card – In Case of Emergency Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a common inflammatory skin condition that causes dry, itchy, cracked, and inflamed skin. It can flare up due to stress, allergens, temperature changes,...

Dyspraxia Medical I.C.E. Card – In Case of Emergency Dyspraxia, also known as Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), is a neurological condition that affects movement, coordination, and sometimes speech and processing. It can lead to...

Diverticular Disease Medical I.C.E. Card – In Case of Emergency Diverticular Disease is a digestive condition where small bulges or sacs (diverticula) form in the lining of the colon. While some people have no symptoms, others may experience...

Depression Medical I.C.E. Card – In Case of Emergency Depression is a recognised mental health condition that affects mood, energy levels, thinking, and behaviour. It can impact every aspect of daily life and may lead to emotional distress,...

Cystic Fibrosis Medical I.C.E. Card – In Case of Emergency Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a genetic condition that affects the lungs, digestive system, and other organs by causing thick, sticky mucus to build up in the body. This can lead to chronic lung...

Crohn’s Disease Medical I.C.E. Card – In Case of Emergency Crohn’s Disease is a long-term inflammatory bowel condition that affects the digestive tract, often causing abdominal pain, fatigue, urgent bowel movements, and weight loss...

Congenital Heart Disease Medical I.C.E. Card – In Case of Emergency Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) refers to a range of structural heart defects present from birth. These conditions can vary from mild to complex and may affect how blood flows...

Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Medical I.C.E. Card – In Case of Emergency Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after prolonged or repeated trauma, often in situations where escape...

Colorectal Cancer Medical I.C.E. Card – In Case of Emergency Colorectal Cancer, also known as bowel cancer, affects the colon or rectum and can cause a wide range of symptoms including abdominal pain, changes in bowel habits, fatigue, and internal...