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Some Random Medical Conditions
Cavernous sinus thrombosis
Cavernous sinus thrombosis is a blood clot in the cavernous sinuses. It can belife-threatening .
Foot pain
Foot pain is a common problem with a wide range of possible causes.
Rett syndrome
Rett syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects brain development, resulting in severe mental and physical disability.
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy is a general term for diseases of the heart muscle, where the walls of the heart chambers have become stretched, thickened or stiff. This affects the heart's ability to pump blood around the body.
Temporal arteritis
Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is a conditionin whichmediumand large arteries, usually in the head and neck, become inflamed.
Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a common condition wheretissue that behaves like the lining of the womb (the endometrium) is found outside the womb.
Dehydration
Dehydrationoccurs when yourbody loses more fluid than you take in.
Turner syndrome
Turner syndrome is a genetic disorderthat affects about 1 in every 2,000 baby girls and only affects females.
PIP implants
PIP breast implants were withdrawn from the UK in 2010 after it was found they had been fraudulently manufactured with unapproved silicone gel, and were far more prone to splitting (rupturing) than other breast implants.
Stye
A stye is a small, painful lump (cyst) on the inside or outside of the eyelid.
Eating disorders
Eating disorders are characterised by an abnormal attitude towards food that causes someone to change their eating habits and behaviour.
Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's disease is a condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged overmany years.
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy is a type of therapy used to treat emotional problems and mental health conditions.
Polymyalgia rheumatica
Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a condition that causes pain, stiffness and inflammationin the muscles around the shoulders, neck and hips.
Botulism
Botulism is a very rare but life-threatening condition caused by toxins produced by Clostridium botulinum bacteria.
MRI scan
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a type of scan that uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of the inside of the body.
Skin, blue
If a person's skin or lipsturn blue, it's usuallycaused bylow blood oxygen levels orpoor circulation. It can be a sign of a serious problem, so it's important to seek medical advice.