Medical Conditions

Paralysis

Paralysis is loss of the ability to move one or more muscles.It may be associated with loss of feeling and other bodily functions.

Gout

Gout, a condition caused by a buildup of uric acid in joints and other areas of the body, is a kind of arthritis. It can cause an attack of sudden burning pain, stiffness, and swelling in a joint, usually a big toe. These attacks can happen over and over unless gout is treated. Over time, they can harm your joints, tendons, and other tissues. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how gout is contracted, what it looks like, how to treat it, and much more.

Radiotherapy

Radiotherapy is a treatment involving the use of high-energy radiation. It's commonly used to treat cancer.

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes red, flaky, crusty patches of skin covered with silvery scales.

Smear test

A cervical screening test (previously known as a smear test) is a method of detecting abnormal cells on the cervix. The cervix is the entrance to the womb from the vagina.

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.

Atherosclerosis

Hearing impairment

Hearing loss is a common problem that often develops with age oris caused by repeated exposure to loud noises.

Oral cancer

Mouth cancer, also known as oral cancer, is where a tumour develops in the lining of the mouth. It may beon the surface of the tongue, the insides of the cheeks, the roof of the mouth (palate), or thelips or gums.

Chlamydia

Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Pudendal neuralgia

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

Recurrent limb pain in children

Growing pains are aches or pains, usually in the lower legs, that develop in the evening or night.Children aged between three and 12 may be affected.Although they can be distressing, growing pains are fairly common anddon't cause long-term harm.

Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a common condition wheretissue that behaves like the lining of the womb (the endometrium) is found outside the womb.

Constipation

Constipation is a common condition that affects people of all ages. It can mean that you're not passing stools regularly or you're unable to completely empty your bowel.

Dialysis

Dialysis is a procedure to remove waste products and excess fluid from the bloodwhen the kidneys stop working properly. It often involves diverting blood to a machine to be cleaned.

Spinal muscular atrophy

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disease that causes muscle weakness and progressiveloss of movement.

Joint pain

Joint pain is a very common problem withmany possible causes - but it's usually a result of injuryor arthritis.

Crohn's disease

Crohn's disease is a long-term condition that causes inflammation of the lining of the digestive system.