Medical Conditions

Spastic paraplegia, hereditary

Hereditary spastic paraplegia isa general term for a group of rare inherited disorders that cause weakness and stiffness in the leg muscles. Symptoms gradually get worse over time.

Vertigo

Vertigo is a symptom, rather than a condition itself. It's the sensation that you, or the environment around you, is moving or spinning.

Carotid endarterectomy

Carotid endarterectomy is a surgical procedureto unblock a carotid artery. The carotid arteriesare themainblood vessels thatsupply the head and neck.

Poisoning

Poisoning is when a person is exposed to a substance that can damage their health or endanger their life.

Blood pressure test

A blood pressure test is a simple way of checking if your blood pressure is too high or too low.

Diarrhoea

Diarrhea, also spelled diarrhoea, is the condition of having at least three loose or liquid bowel movements each day. It often lasts for a few days and can result in dehydration due to fluid loss.

Teeth grinding

Bruxism (BRUK-siz-um) is a condition in which you grind, gnash or clench your teeth.

Disorders of sex development

Disorders of sex development (DSDs) are a group of rare conditions where the reproductive organs and genitals don't develop as expected.

Mucositis

Mucositis is a condition characterised by pain and inflammation of thebody's mucous membrane.

Indoor allergy

An allergy is a reaction the body has to a particular food or substance.

Arteriography

Angiography is atype of X-ray used to check theblood vessels.

Arterial thrombosis

Arterial thrombosis is a blood clot that develops in an artery. It's very dangerous, because it can obstruct the flow of blood to major organs.

Shin splints

Shin splints is the name for pain in the shins, or the front of the lower legs, usually caused by exercise.

Lichen sclerosus

Lichen sclerosus is a long-term skin condition that mainly affects the skin of the genitals. It usually causes itching and white patches to appear on the affected skin.

Bladder stones

Bladder stones are hard lumps of minerals that can form inside the bladder when it's not completely empty of urine.

Crohn's disease

Crohn's disease is a long-term condition that causes inflammation of the lining of the digestive system.

Retrograde ejaculation

Retrograde ejaculation is a rarer type of ejaculation problem. It happens when semen travels backwards into the bladder instead of through the urethra (the tube that urine passes through).

Tight foreskin (phimosis)

Phimosis is a condition where the foreskin is too tight to be pulled back over the head of the penis (glans).