Medical Conditions

Syringomyelia

Syringomyelia is a condition characterized by a fluid-filled cavity or cyst known as a syrinx that forms within the spinal cord. Syringomyelia is a chronic condition and a syrinx can expand over time compressing or destroying the surrounding nerve tissue.

Spirometry

Spirometry is a simple test used to help diagnose and monitor certain lung conditions by measuring how much air you can breathe out in one forced breath.

Tummy ache

Stomach aches are a type of pain which is mostly felt in the upper part of the belly (the solar plexus), which also extends to the tummy, characterized by a feeling of constriction, which can alter in severity as time progresses.

Head injury, minor

Minor head injuries are common in people of all ages and rarely result in any permanent brain damage.

West Nile virus

West Nile virus (WNV) is a virus that's found in many countries around the worldand spread by mosquitoes.

Vulval cancer

Cancer of the vulva is a rare type of cancer that affects women. Around 1,200 new casesare diagnosed each year in the UK.

Ganglion

A ganglion cyst is a fluid-filled swelling that usually develops near a joint or tendon. The cyst can range fromthe size of a pea to the size of a golf ball.

Premature labour

Premature labour is labour that happens before the 37th week of pregnancy. About 8 out of 100 babies will be born prematurely.

Cirrhosis

Cirrhosis is scarring of the liver caused by continuous long-term liver damage. Scar tissue replaceshealthy tissue in the liver and prevents the liver working properly.

Swallowing pills (problems)

Ifyou or someone you care for struggles to swallow pills, you should discuss it with your doctor or pharmacist.

Phenylketonuria

Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare, but potentially serious,inherited disorder.

Cough

A cough is a reflex action to clear your airways of mucus and irritants such as dust or smoke.It's rarely a sign of anything serious.

Infertility

Infertility is when a couple cannot get pregnant (conceive), despite having regular unprotected sex.

Cholera

Cholera is a potentially fatal bacterial infection caused by consuming contaminated food or water.

Diabetic ketoacidosis

Diabetic ketoacidosis is a potentially life-threatening complication of diabetes caused by a lack of insulin in the body.

Vision tests for children

Routine eye tests are offered to newborn babies and children to identify any problems early on in their development.

Von Willebrand disease

Von Willebrand disease is the most common inherited bleeding disorder.

SARS

Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is caused by the SARS coronavirus, known as SARS CoV. Coronaviruses commonly cause infections in both humans and animals.