Locate medical conditions by their starting letter
Some Random Medical Conditions
Gestational diabetes
Gestational diabetes is high blood sugar that develops during pregnancy and usually disappears after giving birth. It can occur at any stage of pregnancy, but is more common in the second half.
Arrhythmia
A cardiac arrhythmia is when the heart beats too fast, too slowly or irregularly. These beating problems arise because of faults with the heart’s electrical system. Arrhythmias are caused by, or arise from, a range of conditions including heart failure, blackouts, syncope, electrolyte disturbances, thyroid disorders, infection, sudden cardiac arrest, heart attack, stroke, and cardiomyopathy.
Pyoderma gangrenosum
Pyoderma gangrenosum is a rare skin condition thatcauses painful ulcers. It's usually treatable, but may take some time to heal and may leave some scarring.
Lung transplant
A lung transplant is an operation to remove and replace a diseased lung with a healthy human lung from a donor.
Yellow fever
Yellow fever is a serious viral infection that is spread by certain types of mosquito. Its mainly found in sub-Saharan Africa, South America and parts of the Caribbean.
Singultus
Hiccups occur when the diaphragm suddenly and involuntarily contracts (tightens), resulting in a hiccup sound being produced at the top of the windpipe.
Swollen ankles
Oedema is abuild up of fluid in the body which causes the affected tissue to become swollen .
Infertility
Infertility is when a couple cannot get pregnant (conceive), despite having regular unprotected sex.
Zika virus
Zika virus disease is mainly spread by mosquitoes. For most people it is a very mild infection and isn't harmful.
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).
Trichotillomania
Trichotillomania is a condition where a person feels compelled to pull their hair out.
Sciatica
Sciatica is the name given to any sort of pain caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve.
Smoking treatments
If you want to stop smoking, several different treatments are available from shops, pharmacies and on prescription to help you beat your addiction andreduce withdrawal symptoms.
Asbestosis
Asbestosis is a chronic (long-term) lung condition caused by prolonged exposure to asbestos.
Alexander technique
The Alexander technique teaches improved posture and movement, which is believed to help reduce and prevent problems caused by unhelpful habits.
Aganglionosis
Hirschsprung's disease is a rare condition that causes poo to become stuck in the bowels. It mainly affects babies and young children.
Priapism
Priapism is a persistent and oftenpainful erection that lasts for several hours.