Locate medical conditions by their starting letter
Some Random Medical Conditions
Gout
Gout is a type of arthritis in which small crystals are deposited form inside and around the joints. It causes sudden attacks of severe pain and swelling.
Iron overload disorder
Haemochromatosis is an inherited condition in which iron levels in the body slowly build up over many years.
Mumps
Mumps is a contagious viral infection that used to be common in children before the introduction of the MMR vaccine.
MRI scan
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a type of scan that uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of the inside of the body.
Spleen disorders and splenectomy
Some people are born without a spleen or need to have it removed because of disease or injury.
Cornea transplant
A cornea transplant is an operation to remove all or part of a damaged cornea and replace it with healthydonor tissue.
Chronic gastritis
Chronic gastritis is an inflammation of the mucosa (lining) of the stomach which persists for a prolonged period of time, and thus leads to abdominal pain.
Hearing tests
Hearing tests are used to assess your ability to hear different sounds and to determine if there are any problems.
Aneurysm, abdominal aortic
An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a swelling (aneurysm) of the aorta the main blood vessel that leads away from the heart, down through the abdomen to the rest of the body.
Amyloidosis
Amyloidosis is a group of rare but serious conditions caused by deposits of abnormal protein, called amyloid, in tissues and organs throughout the body.
Reactive arthritis
Reactive arthritis, formerly known as Reiter's syndrome, is a condition that causes inflammation (redness and swelling) in various places in the body.
Psychotic episodes
Psychosis is a mental health problem that causes people to perceive or interpret things differently from those around them. This might involve hallucinations or delusions.
Scleroderma
Scleroderma is an uncommoncondition that results in hard, thickened areas of skin andsometimes problems withinternal organs and blood vessels.
Carbuncles
Boils and carbunclesarered, painfullumps on the skin.
Intrauterine insemination
Artificial insemination is a treatment that can help some couples have a baby. It involves directly inserting sperm into a woman's womb.
Watering eyes
Watering eyes occur if too many tears are produced or if they cannot drain away properly.