Medical Conditions

Pulmonary hypertension

Pulmonary hypertension is raised blood pressure withinthe pulmonary arteries, which are the blood vessels that supply the lungs.

Spastic paraplegia, hereditary

Hereditary spastic paraplegia isa general term for a group of rare inherited disorders that cause weakness and stiffness in the leg muscles. Symptoms gradually get worse over time.

Blood pressure test

A blood pressure test is a simple way of checking if your blood pressure is too high or too low.

Swallowing problems

Dysphagia is the medical term for swallowing difficulties. Some people with dysphagia have problems swallowing certain foods or liquids, while others can't swallow at all.

Bedbugs

Bedbugs are small blood-sucking insects that live in cracks and crevices in and around beds. They crawl out at night and bite exposed skin to feed on blood.

Rett syndrome

Rett syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects brain development, resulting in severe mental and physical disability.

Aspergillosis

Aspergillosis is the name of a group offungal conditionscaused by a mould called aspergillus.

Trichomoniasis

Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a tiny parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis (TV).

Menopause

The menopause is when a woman stops having Periods and is no longer able toget pregnant naturally.

Electrolyte test

An electrolyte test can help determine whether there's an electrolyte imbalance in the body.

Seasonal Allergies

Allergic Rhinitis, also known as Hay fever, is a common allergic condition that affects up to one in five people at some point in their life.

Xerostomia

It's normal tooccasionally have adry mouth if youre dehydrated or feeling nervous, but a persistently dry mouth can be a sign of an underlying problem.

Impetigo

Impetigo is a common and highly contagious skin infectionthat causes sores and blisters. It's not usually serious and often improves within a week of treatment or within a few weeks without treatment.

Wisdom tooth removal

The removal of wisdom teeth, or third molars, is one of the most common procedures carried out in the UK.

Rubeola

Measles is a highly infectious viral illness that can be very unpleasant and sometimes lead to serious complications. Anyone can get measles if they haven't been vaccinated or they haven't had it before, although it's most common in young children.

Hyperlipidemia - High Cholesterol

Cholesterol is a fatty substance known as a lipid and is vital for the normal functioning of the body. It's mainly made by the liver, but can also be found in some foods.

Blushing

Blushing is the involuntary reddening of the face, usually triggered by emotions such as embarrassment or stress.

Pyoderma gangrenosum

Pyoderma gangrenosum is a rare skin condition thatcauses painful ulcers. It's usually treatable, but may take some time to heal and may leave some scarring.