Medical Conditions

I have in total 1030 medical conditions

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Iron overload disorder

Haemochromatosis is an inherited condition in which iron levels in the body slowly build up over many years.

Polyhydramnios (too much amniotic fluid)

Polyhydramnios is a common complication of pregnancy, where there's an excessive amountof amniotic fluid surrounding the unborn baby (foetus).

Vaginitis

Vaginitis is inflammation of the vagina (soreness and swelling).

Plagiocephaly

Babies sometimes develop aflattened head when they're a few months old, usuallyas a result of them spending a lot of time lying on their back.

Sore lips

Your lips can become chapped and dry when they're exposed to the sun, wind or coldair. Alip balm containing petroleum or beeswax will provide a barrier and help seal in moisture.

Blepharitis

Blepharitis is a common condition wheretheedges of the eyelids (eyelid margins)become red and swollen(inflamed).

Slipped disc

A slipped disc means that one of the discsof cartilagein the spine is damaged and pressing on the nerves.

Hip fracture

Hip fractures are cracks or breaks in the top of the thigh bone (femur) close to the hip joint. They're usually caused by a fall oran injury to the side of the hip, but may occasionally be caused by a condition, such as cancer, weakening the hip bone.

Gonorrhoea

Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria called Neisseria gonorrhoeae or gonococcus. It used to be known as 'the clap'.

Keratosis pilaris

Keratosis pilaris is a common andharmless condition where the skin becomes rough and bumpy, as if covered in permanent goose pimples.

Premenstrual syndrome

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is the name given to the physical, psychological and behavioural symptoms that can occur in the two weeks before a woman's monthly period. It's also known as premenstrual tension (PMT).

Delirium (acute confusion)

Being in a state of confusionmeans not being able to think clearly or quickly, feeling disorientated, and struggling to pay attention, make decisions, or remember things.

Vomiting in adults

Nausea (feeling sick) and vomiting (being sick) in adults isn't usually a sign of anything serious. In most cases, you won't need any specific treatment and can take care of yourself at home until you feel better.

Low blood pressure

Low blood pressure, also knownas hypotension, is where blood pressure in your arteries is abnormally low.

Smell sense, loss of

Anosmia is the medical term for loss of the sense of smell. It's usually caused by a nasal condition or brain injury, but some people are born without a sense of smell (congenital anosmia).

Erythromelalgia

Erythromelalgia is a rare disorder that causes episodes ofburning pain andrednessin the hands andfeet, and sometimes the arms, legs, ears and face.

Leukaemia, chronic myeloid

Chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) is a type of cancer that affects the white blood cells and tends to progress slowly over many years.

Toxic shock syndrome

Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare but life-threatening condition caused by bacteria getting into the body and releasing harmful toxins.