Locate medical conditions by their starting letter
Some Random Medical Conditions
Sore throat
Sore throats are very common and usually nothing to worry about. They normally get better within a week.
Nipple discharge
Nipple discharge can be caused by a wide range of conditions, most of which are harmless or easily treated.
Tamiflu
Find out about the history of swine flu (H1N1) and what the current situation is.
Onychomycosis
Many peopledevelop afungal nail infection at some point in their life. It's not usually serious, but can be unpleasantand difficult to treat.
Stria
Stretch marks are narrow streaks orlines that occur on the surface of the skin.
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.
Hearing tests
Hearing tests are used to assess your ability to hear different sounds and to determine if there are any problems.
Vomiting in adults
Nausea (feeling sick) and vomiting (being sick) in adults isn't usually a sign of anything serious. In most cases, you won't need any specific treatment and can take care of yourself at home until you feel better.
Smell sense, loss of
Anosmia is the medical term for loss of the sense of smell. It's usually caused by a nasal condition or brain injury, but some people are born without a sense of smell (congenital anosmia).
Hand, foot and mouth disease
Hand, foot and mouth disease is a common infection thatcauses mouth ulcers andspots on the hands and feet.
Myelodysplastic syndrome (myelodysplasia)
Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)is a blood disorder that causes adrop in your number of healthy blood cells.
General anaesthetic
General anaesthesia is a state of controlled unconsciousness. During a general anaesthetic, medications are used to send you to sleep, so you're unaware of surgery and don't move or feel pain while it's carried out.
Jervell and Lange-Nielsen
Long QT syndrome causes problems with the electrical activity of the heart. It's uncommon, occurring in around 1 in every 2,000 people.
Psychiatry
Psychiatry is a medical field concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental health conditions.
HSP (Henoch-Schönlein purpura)
Henoch-Schnlein purpura (HSP) is a rare condition in which blood vessels become inflamed. It typically results in a rash and joint and tummy pain.