Medical Conditions

Teeth grinding

Bruxism (BRUK-siz-um) is a condition in which you grind, gnash or clench your teeth.

Tinnitus

Tinnitus isthe term forhearingsoundsthat come from inside your body, rather than from an outside source.

Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C is a virus that can infect the liver.If left untreated,it can sometimes cause serious and potentially life-threatening damage tothe liver over many years.

Japanese encephalitis is a type of viral brain infection that's spread through mosquito bites. It's most common in rural areas throughout South East Asia, the Pacific islands and the Far East, but is very rare in travellers.

Chronic kidney disease

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a long-term condition where the kidneys don't work as well as they should. It's a common condition often associated with getting older.

Lung cancer

Lung cancer is one of the most common and serious types of cancer. Around 44,500 people are diagnosed with the condition every year in the UK.

Hypopigmentation

Albinism affects the production of melanin, the pigment that colours skin, hair and eyes.

Plasma components

Plasma is the fluid part of blood and makes up the bulk of the volume. It contains substances that can be used totreat a number of different conditions.

Gingivitis and periodontitis

Gum diseaseis a very common condition where the gums become swollen,sore or infected .

Mononucleosis

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

Knock knees

A person with knock knees has a large gap between their feet when they're standing with their knees together.

Sick building syndrome

Sick building syndrome (SBS)describes a range of symptoms thought to be linked to spending time in a certain building , most often a workplace, but no specific cause can be found.

Ovulation pain

Some women get a one-sided pain in their lower abdomen when they ovulate.

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.

Blackheads

Coccydynia

Coccydynia is a pain felt in your coccyx. This is the last bone at the bottom of the spine (tailbone). You can get it if you injure or strain your coccyx or the surrounding muscles and ligaments.

Gum disease

Gum disease is a very common condition where the gums become swollen, sore or infected.If you have gum disease, your gums may bleed when you brush your teeth and you may have bad breath. This early stage of gum disease is known as gingivitis.If gingivitis is not treated, a condition called periodontitis can develop. This affects the tissues that support teeth and hold them in place.If periodontitis is not treated, the bone in your jaw may be damaged and small spaces can open up between the gum and teeth. Your teeth can become loose and may eventually fall out.

Haemophilus influenzae type b

Haemophilus influenzae type b ( Hib ) is a bacterium that can cause a number of serious illnesses, particularly in young children.