Medical Conditions

Sickle cell anaemia

Sickle cell disease is the name for a group of inherited conditions that affect the red blood cells. The most serious type is called sickle cell anaemia.

Elbow or arm pain

Arm pain is common and usually caused by an injury or fall. It can often be managed with rest and over-the-counter painkillers.

Colposcopy

A colposcopy is a simple procedureused to look at the cervix, the lower partof the wombat thetop of the vagina.It's oftendone if Smear test finds abnormal cells in your cervix.

Somatisation disorder

Many people have persistent physical complaints, such as dizziness or pain , that don't appear to be symptoms of a medical condition.

Temporal arteritis

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is a conditionin whichmediumand large arteries, usually in the head and neck, become inflamed.

White coated tongue

A coated or white tongueoccurs when the surface is colonised by bacteria or fungi, and dead cells become trapped between the small nodules on the tongue.

Angioedema

Angioedema isswelling underneath the skin. It's usuallya reaction to a trigger, such as a medication or something you're allergic to.

Retinal migraine

Retinal migraine (ocular migraine) isan eye condition thatcauses brief attacks ofblindness or visual problems like flashing lights in one eye.

Metabolic syndrome

Metabolic syndrome is the medical term for a combination of diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity.

CT scan

A computerised tomography (CT) scan uses X-rays and a computer to create detailed images of the inside of the body. CT scans are sometimes referred to as CAT scans or computed tomography scans.

Claustrophobia

Claustrophobia is the irrational fear of confined spaces.

Cold

A cold is a mild viral infection of the nose, throat, sinuses and upper airways. It's very common and usually clears up on its own within a week or two.

Osteophyte (bone spur)

Osteophytes are bony lumps(bone spurs) that growon the bones of the spine oraround the joints.

Stoma

An ileostomy is where the small bowel (small intestine) is diverted through an opening in the tummy (abdomen).

Diabetes

Diabetes is a lifelong condition that causes a person's blood sugar level to become too high.

Mononucleosis

Glandular fever is a type of viral infection that mostly affects young adults.

Prostate enlargement

Benign prostate enlargement (BPE), also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is a condition that affects older men.

Primary biliary cirrhosis

Primary biliary cirrhosis, orprimary biliary cholangitis(PBC), is a long-term liver disease in which thebile ducts in the liver become damaged.