Locate medical conditions by their starting letter
Some Random Medical Conditions
Bone marrow donation
A bone marrow donation is a relatively straightforward medical procedure. Diseased or damaged bone marrow can be replaced by donated bone marrow cells, which help treat and often cure many life-threatening conditions.
Scurvy
Scurvy is a rare condition that can develop if you don't have enough vitamin C in your diet.
Erysipelas
Cellulitis is an infection of the deeper layers of skin and the underlying tissue. It can be serious if not treated promptly.
Munchausen’s syndrome
Munchausen's syndrome is a psychological disorder where someone pretends to be ill ordeliberately producessymptoms of illness in themselves.
Dry eye syndrome
Dry eye syndrome, or dry eyedisease, is a common condition that occurs when the eyes don't make enough tears, or the tears evaporate too quickly.
Gum disease
Gum disease is a very common condition where the gums become swollen, sore or infected.If you have gum disease, your gums may bleed when you brush your teeth and you may have bad breath. This early stage of gum disease is known as gingivitis.If gingivitis is not treated, a condition called periodontitis can develop. This affects the tissues that support teeth and hold them in place.If periodontitis is not treated, the bone in your jaw may be damaged and small spaces can open up between the gum and teeth. Your teeth can become loose and may eventually fall out.
Middle ear infection
Otitis media is aninfectionof the middle ear that causes inflammation (redness and swelling) and a build-up of fluid behind the eardrum.
Tooth abscess
A dental abscess is a collection of pus that can form inside the teeth, in the gums, or in the bone that holds the teeth in place. Its caused by a bacterial infection.
Medicines information
As medicines are a crucial part of medical treatment, it is important to have a good understanding of them.
Vaginal discharge
It's normal for women and older girls to have vaginal discharge, buta sudden change in your discharge could be a sign of a problem.
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.
Food poisoning
Food poisoning is an illness caused by eating contaminated food. It's not usually serious and most people get better within a few days without treatment.
Menopause
The menopause is when a woman stops having Periods and is no longer able toget pregnant naturally.
Fractured nose
A broken nose is a common injury, usually caused by a blow to the face. Most broken noses heal naturally in two to three weeks and they can often be managed at home.
Pemphigus vulgaris
Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is a rare and serious condition that causes painful blisters to develop on theskin and lining of the mouth, nose, throat and genitals.
Blood groups
There are four main blood groups (types of blood): A, B, AB and O. Your blood group is determined by the genes you inherit from your parents.