Medical Conditions

Urinary tract infection

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common infections that can affect the bladder, the kidneys and the tubes connected to them.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a liver infection caused by a virus that is spread in the poo of an infected person.

Skin cancer (melanoma)

Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that can spread to other organs in the body.

Smelly Urine

Healthy urine should be clear and straw-coloured, and shouldn't be particularly smelly.

Selective mutism

Selective mutism is a severe anxiety disorder where a person is unable t o speak in certain social situations, such as with classmates at school or to relatives they don't see very often.

Orthodontics

Orthodontic treatmentis used to improve the appearance, position and function of crooked or abnormally arranged teeth.

Shortness of breath

Sudden shortness of breath, or breathing difficulty (dyspnoea), is the most common reason for visiting a hospital accident and emergency department.

MRI scan

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a type of scan that uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of the inside of the body.

Eating disorders

Eating disorders are characterised by an abnormal attitude towards food that causes someone to change their eating habits and behaviour.

Xanthelasma

Eyelid problems are commonand rarely serious, but see your GP if you're worried or your eye is particularly uncomfortable.

Giardiasis

Giardiasis is an infection of the digestive system caused by tiny parasites called Giardia intestinalis (also known as Giardia lamblia, or Giardia duodenalis).

Bronchiolitis

Bronchiolitis is a common lower respiratory tract infection that affects babies and young children under two years old.

Emollients

Emollients are moisturising treatments applied directly to the skin to reduce water loss and cover it with a protective film .

Peripheral neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathydevelops when nerves in the body's extremities such asthe hands, feetand arms are damaged. The symptoms depend onwhich nerves are affected.

Stem cell transplant

A stem cell or bone marrow transplant replaces damaged blood cells with healthy ones. It can be used to treat conditions affecting the blood cells, such as leukaemia and lymphoma.

Bladder cancer

Bladder cancer is where a growth of abnormal tissue, known as a tumour, develops in the bladder lining. In some cases, the tumour spreads into the surrounding muscles.

Acute respiratory distress syndrome

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a life-threatening medical condition where the lungs can't provide enough oxygen for the rest of the body.

Swallowing problems

Dysphagia is the medical term for swallowing difficulties. Some people with dysphagia have problems swallowing certain foods or liquids, while others can't swallow at all.