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Some Random Medical Conditions
Retinal detachment
Retinal detachment occurs when the thin lining at the back of your eye called the retina begins to pull away from the blood vessels that supply it with oxygen and nutrients.
Caesarean section
A caesarean section,or C-section,is an operation to deliveryour baby through a cut made in your tummy and womb.
Telogen effluvium
Alopecia is the general medical term for hair loss. There are many types of hair loss with different symptoms and causes.
Alcohol poisoning
Alcohol poisoning occurs when a person drinks a toxic amount of alcohol, usually over a short period of time ( binge drinking ).
Pilonidal sinus
A pilonidal sinus is a small hole or "tunnel" in the skin.It usually develops in the cleft of the buttocks where the buttocks separate.
Rheumatic endocarditis
Rheumatic endocarditis is an inflammation of the endocardium. The inflammatory process if mostly localized in the valve endocardium, the layer which covers the tendons and papillary muscles, and rarely the parietal endocardium may be affected.
Enhanced recovery
Enhanced recovery is a modern evidence-based approach that helps people recover more quickly after having major surgery.
Decongestant medication
Decongestants are a type of medicine that can provide short-term relief for a blocked or stuffy nose (nasal congestion).
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a condition that causes joints to become painful and stiff. It's the most common type of Arthritis in the UK.
Knock knees
A person with knock knees has a large gap between their feet when they're standing with their knees together.
CVS
Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is a test you may be offered during pregnancy to check if your baby hasagenetic or chromosomal condition, such as Downs, Edwards' or Patau's syndromes.
Peripheral arterial disease
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a common condition, in which a build-up of fatty deposits in the arteries restricts blood supply to leg muscles. It's also known as peripheral vascular disease (PVD).
Yellow fever
Yellow fever is a serious viral infection that is spread by certain types of mosquito. Its mainly found in sub-Saharan Africa, South America and parts of the Caribbean.
White blood cell deficiencies
Granulocytes are a typeof white blood cell that help fight infection. 'A granulocytosis ' and 'neutropenia' are terms often used to describe a deficiency of these cells.
Homocystinuria
Homocystinuria (HCU) is a rare but potentially serious inherited condition.
Perforation of the stomach
A perforation of the stomach means a hole in the stomach has been created, from which the contents of the stomach spill in the space between other organs in the abdomen.