Medical Conditions

Snake bites

A snake will sometimes bite in self-defence if disturbed or provoked.

Legionnaires' disease

Legionnaires disease is a serious lung infection caused by Legionella bacteria.

Watering eyes

Watering eyes occur if too many tears are produced or if they cannot drain away properly.

Uveitis

Uveitis is inflammation (swelling)of the middle layer of the eye, called the uvea or uveal tract.

Pyelonephritis

A kidney infection(pyelonephritis) is a painful and unpleasant illnesscaused by bacteria travelling from your bladder into one or both ofyour kidneys.

Hydrocephalus

Hydrocephalus is a build-up of fluid on the brain. The excess fluid puts pressure on the brain, which can damage it.

Varicose eczema

Varicose eczema, also known as venous, gravitational or stasis eczema,is a long-term skin condition that affects the lower legs.It's common in people withvaricose veins.

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.

Travel sickness

Motion sickness is a term that describes an unpleasant combination of symptoms, such as dizziness, nausea and vomiting, that can occur when you're travelling.