Medical Conditions

Rheumatic endocarditis

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.

Bacterial vaginosis

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common yet poorly understood condition, in which the balance of bacteria inside the vagina becomes disrupted.

Inguinal Hernia

An inguinal (pronounced "ingwinal") hernia is the most common type of hernia. It can appear as a swelling or lump in your groin, or as an enlarged scrotum (the pouch containing the testicles). The swelling may be painful.

Rhinitis, non-allergic

Non-allergic rhinitisis inflammation of the inside of the nose that is n't caused by an allergy.

Tietze's syndrome

Costochondritis is the medical term for inflammation of the cartilage that joins your ribs to your breastbone (sternum). This area is known as the costochondral joint.

Milk intolerance

Lactose intolerance is a common digestive problem where the body is unable to digest lactose, a type of sugar mainly found in milk and dairy products.

Concussion

Concussion is the sudden but short-lived loss of mental function that occurs after a blow or other injury to the head. It is the most common but least serious type of brain injury.

Bulimia

Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder and mental health condition.

Pulmonary hypertension

Pulmonary hypertension is raised blood pressure withinthe pulmonary arteries, which are the blood vessels that supply the lungs.

Travel sickness

Motion sickness is a term that describes an unpleasant combination of symptoms, such as dizziness, nausea and vomiting, that can occur when you're travelling.

Tension-type headaches

Nephrotic syndrome in children

Nephrotic syndrome is a conditionthat causes the kidneys to leak large amounts of protein into the urine.This canlead toa range of problems, including swelling of body tissues and a greater chance of catching infections.

Sarcoma, Kaposi's

Kaposi's sarcoma is a rare type of cancer caused by a virus. It can affect the skin and internal organs. It's mainly seen in people with a poorly controlled or severe HIV and AIDS infection. It can also affect some people who have a weakened immune system for another reason, as well as people who havea genetic vulnerability to the virus.

Electrolyte test

An electrolyte test can help determine whether there's an electrolyte imbalance in the body.

Hernia, femoral

A hernia occurs when an internal part of the body pushes through a weakness in the muscle or surrounding tissue wall.

Food colours and hyperactivity

If your child shows signs of hyperactivity or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), eliminating some colours from their diet might have beneficial effects on their behaviour.

Allergy

The word allergy is derived from the Greek, allos ‘the other’ and ergon ‘action’ which is to mean a state of the organism, of the body, with differences in its reactivity

Nosebleed

Nosebleeds can be frightening, but they aren't usually a sign of anything serious andcanoften be treated at home.