Locate medical conditions by their starting letter
Some Random Medical Conditions
Myalgic encephalomyelitis
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) causes persistent fatigue (exhaustion) that affects everyday life and doesn't go away with sleep or rest.
Tongue-tie
Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) is a problemaffecting somebabies with a tight piece of skin between the underside of their tongue and the floor of their mouth (lingual frenulum).
Cervical cancer
Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that develops in a woman's cervix (the entrance to the womb from the vagina).
Pulmonary embolism
A pulmonary embolism is a blockage in the pulmonary artery, the blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the lungs.
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A is a liver infection caused by a virus that is spread in the poo of an infected person.
Herpes simplex virus
Cold sores are small blisters that develop on the lips oraround the mouth. They're caused by the herpes simplex virusand usually clear up without treatment within 7 to 10 days.
SARS
Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is caused by the SARS coronavirus, known as SARS CoV. Coronaviruses commonly cause infections in both humans and animals.
Foot drop
Foot drop is a muscular weakness or paralysis that makes itdifficult to lift the front part of your foot and toes.
Sleep paralysis
Sleep paralysis is a temporary inability to move or speak that occurs when you're waking up or falling asleep.
Charles Bonnet syndrome
In Charles Bonnet syndrome, a person whose vision has started to deteriorate sees thingsthat aren't real (hallucinations).
Medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (MCADD)
MCADD is a rare genetic condition where a person has problems breaking down fat to use as an energy source.
Low blood pressure
Low blood pressure, also knownas hypotension, is where blood pressure in your arteries is abnormally low.
Concussion
Concussion is the sudden but short-lived loss of mental function that occurs after a blow or other injury to the head. It is the most common but least serious type of brain injury.
Vitamins, minerals and supplements
Vitamins and minerals are essential nutrientsyour body needs in small amounts to work properly.
Gastroscopy
A gastroscopy is a procedure where a thin, flexible tube called an end oscope is used to look inside the oesophagus (gullet), stomach and first part of the small intestine (duodenum).
Vaginitis
Vaginitis is inflammation of the vagina (soreness and swelling).
Semen, bloody
It's unusual to find blood in your semen when you ejaculate, but try not to worry it's usually only temporary and the cause is rarely anything serious.