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Some Random Medical Conditions
Synaesthesia
Synaesthesia is a condition where a sensation in one of the senses, such as hearing, triggers a sensation in another, such as taste.
Meningitis
Meningitis is an infection of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord (meninges).
Broken or knocked out tooth
Knocking out a tooth is a medical emergency.
Skin-picking habit
Dermatillomania is a condition where a person feels compelled to pick at their skin, to the point where it causes visible wounds.
Subarachnoid haemorrhage
A subarachnoid haemorrhage is an uncommon type of stroke caused by bleeding on the surface of the brain. It's a very serious condition and can be fatal.
Salivary stones
Salivaconstantly flows from the salivary glands in your mouth. Sometimes,the chemicals in saliva can crystalise to form atiny stone.
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.
Chest infection, adult
Chest infections are common, especially after a Cold or flu during autumn and winter.
Toxocariasis
Toxocariasis is a rare infection caused by roundworm parasites. It's spread from animals to humansthrough contact withinfected faeces.
Hernia, femoral
A hernia occurs when an internal part of the body pushes through a weakness in the muscle or surrounding tissue wall.
Colposcopy
A colposcopy is a simple procedureused to look at the cervix, the lower partof the wombat thetop of the vagina.It's oftendone if Smear test finds abnormal cells in your cervix.
Cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a general term for conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels.
Swallowing pills (problems)
Ifyou or someone you care for struggles to swallow pills, you should discuss it with your doctor or pharmacist.
Sarcoma, Kaposi's
Kaposi's sarcoma is a rare type of cancer caused by a virus. It can affect the skin and internal organs. It's mainly seen in people with a poorly controlled or severe HIV and AIDS infection. It can also affect some people who have a weakened immune system for another reason, as well as people who havea genetic vulnerability to the virus.
Reflux in babies
Babies often bring upmilk during or shortly after feedingthis is known as possetting or reflux.
Abscess
An abscess is a painful collection of pus, usually caused by a bacterial infection. Abscesses can develop anywhere in the body.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
Motor neurone disease is a rare condition that progressively damages parts of the nervous system. This leads to muscle weakness, often with visible wasting.