Medical Conditions

Liver disease

There are more than 100 different types of liver disease, which together affect at least2 million people in the UK.

Septic arthritis

Septic arthritisis inflammation of a joint caused by a bacterial infection. It's also known as infectious or bacterial arthritis.

Lichen planus

Lichen planus is a non-infectious, itchy rash that can affect many areas of the body.

Huntington's disease

Huntington's disease is an inherited condition that damages certain nerve cells in the brain.

Cornea transplant

A cornea transplant is an operation to remove all or part of a damaged cornea and replace it with healthydonor tissue.

Burns and scalds

Burns and scalds are damage to the skincaused by heat. Both are treated in the same way.

Marfan syndrome

Marfan syndrome is a disorder of the body's connective tissues a group of tissuesthat maintain the structure of the body and support internal organs and other tissues.

Postnatal depression

Postnatal depression is a type of depression that many parents experience after having a baby.

Angina pectoris

Angina pectoris (stenocardia) is the result of myocardial ischemia . Stenocardia is the medical term for chest pain or discomfort due to coronary heart disease.

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.

Trichotillomania

Trichotillomania is a condition where a person feels compelled to pull their hair out.

Vaginal dryness

Vaginal dryness is a common but treatable problemthat many women experience at somepoint in their lives.

Hyperlipidemia - High Cholesterol

Cholesterol is a fatty substance known as a lipid and is vital for the normal functioning of the body. It's mainly made by the liver, but can also be found in some foods.

Floaters

Floaters are small shapes that some people see floating in their field of vision.

Termination of pregnancy

An abortion is the medical process of ending a pregnancy so it doesn't result in the birth of a baby.

Turner syndrome

Turner syndrome is a genetic disorderthat affects about 1 in every 2,000 baby girls and only affects females.

Gout

Gout, a condition caused by a buildup of uric acid in joints and other areas of the body, is a kind of arthritis. It can cause an attack of sudden burning pain, stiffness, and swelling in a joint, usually a big toe. These attacks can happen over and over unless gout is treated. Over time, they can harm your joints, tendons, and other tissues. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how gout is contracted, what it looks like, how to treat it, and much more.

Lightheadedness

Dizziness is a common symptom thats not usually a sign of anything serious, but should beinvestigated by a doctor.