Medical Conditions

Memory loss

Memory loss, also called amnesia, happens when a person loses the ability to remember information and events they would normally be able to recall.

Cervical spondylosis

Cervical spondylosis isthe medical term for neck pain causedby age-related wear and teartobones and tissues.

Tapeworm infections

Tapeworms are parasites that can live in a person's intestine (bowel). They don't always cause symptoms and when they do they are often mistaken for another illness.

Bursitis - housemaid's knee

Bursitis is inflammation and swelling of a bursa. A bursa is a fluid-filled sac which forms under the skin, usually over the joints, andacts as a cushion between the tendons and bones.

Hypoparathyroidism

Hypoparathyroidism and hyperparathyroidism are rare hormone disorders caused by the parathyroid glands in the neck producing too little (hypo) or too much (hyper) parathyroid hormone.

Nosebleed

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

Stomach ache

Read about a stomach ache and abdominal pains, including stomach cramps or a dull ache in the tummy (abdomen).

Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome

Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome is a heart condition that causes the heart to beat abnormally fast for periods of time.

Scurvy

Scurvy is a rare condition that can develop if you don't have enough vitamin C in your diet.

Cataracts

Cataracts occur when changes in the lens of the eye cause it to become less transparent (clear). This results in cloudy or misty vision. The lens is the crystalline structure that sits just behind your pupil (the black circle in the center of your eye).

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Gallbladder removal surgery, also known as acholecystectomy, is a very common procedure.

Diphtheria

Diphtheria is a potentially fatal contagious bacterial infection that mainly affects the nose and throat, and sometimes the skin.

Vomiting in children and babies

It's normal for babies and children to vomit occasionally.In most cases, it will last nolonger than one to twodays and isn't a sign of anything serious.

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a condition that causes joints to become painful and stiff. It's the most common type of Arthritis in the UK.

Herpes simplex eye infections

Herpes simplex eye infections are a relatively commonand potentially serious type of eye infection.

Tongue pain or soreness

A sore or painful tongue is usually caused by something obvious and visible, although there are a few less obvious causes you should be aware of that may need treating.

Encephalitis

Encephalitis is a rare but serious condition in which the brain becomes inflamed (swollen).

Skin cyst

A skin cyst is afluid-filled bump lying just underneath the skin. It'scommon and harmless, andmay just go away without treatment.