Medical Conditions

Generalised anxiety disorder

Anxiety is a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear, that can be mild or severe.

Rheumatic endocarditis is an inflammation of the endocardium. The inflammatory process if mostly localized in the valve endocardium, the layer which covers the tendons and papillary muscles, and rarely the parietal endocardium may be affected.

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.

Whiplash

Whiplash injury is a type of neck injury caused by sudden movement of the head forwards, backwards or sideways.

Stings, sea creatures

Asea creature sting can usually be treated with first aid. But if serious symptoms develop, such as severe pain, swelling or difficulty breathing, dial 999 for an ambulance .

Pudendal neuralgia

Pudendal neuralgia is a type of long-term (chronic) pelvic pain that originates from damage or irritation of the pudendal nerve.

Traveller's diarrhoea

Diarrhoea is where you frequently pass watery or loose poo. Some people may also have other symptoms, depending on the cause.

Lumpy jaw (actinomycosis)

Actinomycosis is a rare type of bacterial infection caused by a group of bacteria called actinomycetaceae.

Aspergillosis

Aspergillosis is the name of a group offungal conditionscaused by a mould called aspergillus.

Liver cancer

Primary liver cancer is an uncommon but serious type of cancer that begins in the liver.

Laparoscopy

Laparoscopy is a type of surgical procedure that allows a surgeon to access the inside of the abdomen (tummy) and pelvis without having to make large incisions in the skin.

Ruptured eardrum

A perforated eardrum is a hole or tear in the eardrum. It can be uncomfortable, but usually heals within a few weeks or months provided your ear is kept dry and theres no infection.

Trigger finger

Trigger finger is a condition that affectsone or more of the hand's tendons, making it difficult to bend the affected finger or thumb.

Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening is a way of detecting a dangerous swelling (aneurysm) of the aorta the main blood vessel that runs from the heart, down through the abdomen to the rest of the body.

Vascular dementia

Vascular dementiais a common form of dementia that's estimated to affect more than 135,000 people in the UK.

Colour vision deficiency

People with colour vision deficiencyfind it difficult to identify and distinguish between certain colours.

Hip pain in adults

Most cases ofhip pain in adults that are treated with surgery are caused by osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis in the UK.

Head and neck cancer

Head and neck cancer is a relatively uncommon type of cancer. Around 10,000 new cases are diagnosed in the UK each year.