Medical Conditions

Oesophageal cancer

Oesophageal cancer is a type of cancer affecting the oesophagus (gullet) the long tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach.

Angelman syndrome

Angelman syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the nervous system and causes severe physical and intellectual disability.

Female genital mutilation (female circumcision)

Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a procedure where the female genitals are deliberately cut, injured or changed, but where there's no medical reason for this to be done.

Vision tests for children

Routine eye tests are offered to newborn babies and children to identify any problems early on in their development.

Friedrich's ataxia

Ataxia isa term for a group ofdisorders that affect co-ordination, balance and speech.

Concussion

Concussion is the sudden but short-lived loss of mental function that occurs after a blow or other injury to the head. It is the most common but least serious type of brain injury.

Borderline personality disorder

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a disorder of mood and how a person interacts with others. It's the most commonly recognised personality disorder.

Pyoderma gangrenosum

Pyoderma gangrenosum is a rare skin condition thatcauses painful ulcers. It's usually treatable, but may take some time to heal and may leave some scarring.

Antisocial personality disorder

Personality disorders are mental health conditions that affect how someonethinks, perceives, feels or relates to others.

Suicide

Suicide is the act of intentionally ending your life.

Alexander technique

The Alexander technique teaches improved posture and movement, which is believed to help reduce and prevent problems caused by unhelpful habits.

Swallowing pills (problems)

Ifyou or someone you care for struggles to swallow pills, you should discuss it with your doctor or pharmacist.

Eye, black

A black eye isbruising to the tissue under the skin surrounding youreye.

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.

Kidney cancer

Kidney cancer,also called renal cancer,is one of the most common types of cancer in the UK.

Frostbite

Frostbite is damage to skin and tissue caused by exposure to freezing temperatures typically any temperature below minus 0.55C (31F).

Sepsis

Sepsis is arare but seriouscomplication of an infection.

Antacid medicines

Antacids are medicines that counteract (neutralise) the acid in your stomach to relieve Indigestion and heartburn .