Medical Conditions

Pulmonary fibrosis (idiopathic)

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a condition in which the lungs become scarred and breathing becomes increasingly difficult.

Lumbar puncture

A lumbar puncture is a medical procedure where a needle is inserted into the lower part of the spine totest for conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord or other parts of the nervous system.

Seasonal allergic rhinitis

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.

Hidradenitis suppurativa

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a painful, long-term skin condition that causes Abscess and scarring on the skin.

Toxocariasis

Toxocariasis is a rare infection caused by roundworm parasites. It's spread from animals to humansthrough contact withinfected faeces.

IVF

In vitro fertilisation (IVF) is one of several techniques available to helppeople with fertility problems have a baby.

Nephrotic syndrome in children

Nephrotic syndrome is a conditionthat causes the kidneys to leak large amounts of protein into the urine.This canlead toa range of problems, including swelling of body tissues and a greater chance of catching infections.

Rosacea

Rosacea is a common but poorly understood long-termskin condition that mainly affects the face.

Tinnitus

Tinnitus isthe term forhearingsoundsthat come from inside your body, rather than from an outside source.

Cluster headaches

Cluster headaches are excruciating attacks of pain in one side of the head, often felt around the eye.

Urinary catheterisation

Urinary catheterisation is a procedure used to drain the bladder and collect urine, through a flexible tube called a catheter.

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Gallbladder removal surgery, also known as acholecystectomy, is a very common procedure.

Renal transplant

A kidney transplant is the transfer of a healthy kidney from one person into the body of a person who has little or no kidney function.

Piercing

If you decide to get your ears or another part of your body pierced, make sure you go to a licensed body piercing shop or piercer.

Irritable hip

Irritable hip is a common childhood condition that causes symptoms such as hip pain and limping.

Tremor (essential)

Essential tremor is a type ofuncontrollable shake or tremble of part of the body.

Whooping cough

Whooping cough, also called pertussis, is a highly contagious bacterial infection of the lungs and airways.

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes red, flaky, crusty patches of skin covered with silvery scales.