Medical Conditions

Respiratory distress syndrome, Neonatal

Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (NRDS) happens when a newborn baby's lungs aren't fully developed and they cannot provide enough oxygen. It usually affectspremature babies.

SVT (supraventricular tachycardia)

Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is an abnormally fast heart rate of over 100 heartbeats a minute.

Alexander technique

The Alexander technique teaches improved posture and movement, which is believed to help reduce and prevent problems caused by unhelpful habits.

Cradle cap

Cradle cap is the greasy, yellow scaly patches that sometimes appear on the scalps of young babies.

Work related upper limb disorder (WRULD)

Repetitive strain injury (RSI) is a general term used to describe the pain felt in muscles, nerves and tendons caused by repetitive movement and overuse.

Acanthosis nigricans

Acanthosis nigricans is the medical term for darkened, thickened patches of skin that usually develop in the armpit and around the groin and neck.

Foot pain

Foot pain is a common problem with a wide range of possible causes.

Acute bronchitis

Acute bronchitis is a temporary inflammation of the airways, causing a cough and mucus production, lasting up to three weeks; acute bronchitis can affect people of all ages.

Homocystinuria

Homocystinuria (HCU) is a rare but potentially serious inherited condition.

Short-sightedness

Short-sightedness, or myopia,is a very common eye condition that causes distant objects to appear blurred, while close objects can be seen clearly.

Diabetes is a lifelong condition that causes a person's blood sugar (glucose) level to become too high. The hormone insulin, produced by the pancreas, is responsible for controlling the amount of glucose in the blood.

Frozen shoulder

Frozen shoulder is a condition that leads to pain and stiffness of the shoulder. It's also known as adhesive capsulitis or shoulder contracture.

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.

Atherosclerotic cardiosclerosis

Atherosclerotic cardiosclerosis is a condition which is classified as an ischemic cardiopathy which is not accompanied with pain. This condition is clinically characterized by a degeneration of the muscle fibers which get subsequently substituted with connective tissue. This can occur as a consequence of atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries, which is why it has been also termed coronary myocardial cardiosclerosis.

Cataracts

Cataracts occur when changes in the lens of the eye cause it to become less transparent (clear). This results in cloudy or misty vision. The lens is the crystalline structure that sits just behind your pupil (the black circle in the center of your eye).

Insect Stings

Most insect bites and stings are not serious and will get better within a few hours or days.

Paralysis

Paralysis is loss of the ability to move one or more muscles.It may be associated with loss of feeling and other bodily functions.