Locate medical conditions by their starting letter
Some Random Medical Conditions
Personality disorder
Personality disorders are conditions in which an individual differs significantly from an average person, in terms of how they think, perceive, feel or relate to others.
Womb cancer
Cancer of the womb (uterus) is a common cancer that affects the female reproductive system. It's also called uterine cancer and endometrial cancer.
Ankylosing spondylitis
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a long-term (chronic) condition in whichthe spine and other areas of the body become inflamed.
Chiropractic
According to the General Chiropractic Council (GCC), chiropractic is " a health profession concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, and the effects of these disorders on the function of the nervous system and general health " .
Orf
Orf is a viral skin diseasethat can be spread to humans by handling infected sheep and goats.
Pulmonary hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension is raised blood pressure withinthe pulmonary arteries, which are the blood vessels that supply the lungs.
Isovaleric acidaemia
Isovaleric acidaemia (IVA) is a rare, but potentially serious, inherited condition. It means the body cant process the amino acid leucine (amino acids are 'building blocks' of protein). This causes a harmful build-up of substance in the blood and urine.
Otosclerosis
Otosclerosis is a condition in which there's abnormal bone growth inside the ear. It's a fairly common cause of hearing loss in young adults.
Ovulation pain
Some women get a one-sided pain in their lower abdomen when they ovulate.
Prader-Willi syndrome
Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic condition thatcauses a wide range of problems.
Medicines information
As medicines are a crucial part of medical treatment, it is important to have a good understanding of them.
Nummular eczema
Discoid eczema, also known as nummular or discoid dermatitis, is a long-term skin condition that causesskin to become itchy, reddened, swollen and cracked incircular or oval patches.
Radiotherapy
Radiotherapy is a treatment involving the use of high-energy radiation. It's commonly used to treat cancer.
Alcohol poisoning
Alcohol poisoning occurs when a person drinks a toxic amount of alcohol, usually over a short period of time ( binge drinking ).
Orthodontics
Orthodontic treatmentis used to improve the appearance, position and function of crooked or abnormally arranged teeth.
Lymphoma, Hodgkin
Hodgkin lymphoma is an uncommon cancer that develops in the lymphatic system, which is a network of vessels and glands spread throughout your body.
Scoliosis
Scoliosis isthe abnormal twisting and curvature of the spine.