Locate medical conditions by their starting letter
Some Random Medical Conditions
Emollients
Emollients are moisturising treatments applied directly to the skin to reduce water loss and cover it with a protective film .
Gingivitis and periodontitis
Gum diseaseis a very common condition where the gums become swollen,sore or infected .
Mononucleosis
Glandular fever is a type of viral infection that mostly affects young adults.
Neurofibromatosis type 1
Neurofibromatosis is the general name for a number of genetic conditions that cause tumours to grow along your nerves.
Gilbert's syndrome
In Gilberts syndrome, slightly higher than normallevels of a substance called bilirubin build up in the blood.
Dialysis
Dialysis is a procedure to remove waste products and excess fluid from the bloodwhen the kidneys stop working properly. It often involves diverting blood to a machine to be cleaned.
Giardiasis
Giardiasis is an infection of the digestive system caused by tiny parasites called Giardia intestinalis (also known as Giardia lamblia, or Giardia duodenalis).
Coronavirus
A coronavirus is a kind of common virus that causes an infection in your nose, sinuses, or upper throat. Most coronaviruses aren't dangerous.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is an eye condition where theoptic nerve, which connects your eye to your brain,becomes damaged. It can lead to loss of vision if not detected and treated early on.
Knock knees
A person with knock knees has a large gap between their feet when they're standing with their knees together.
Amniocentesis
Amniocentesis is a testyou may be offered during pregnancy to check if your baby has a genetic or chromosomal condition, such as Down's, Edwards' or Patau'ssyndromes.
Bladder cancer
Bladder cancer is where a growth of abnormal tissue, known as a tumour, develops in the bladder lining. In some cases, the tumour spreads into the surrounding muscles.
Vaginal cancer
Vaginal cancer is a rare type of cancer that begins in the vagina. Around 260 new cases arediagnosed in the UK each year.
Elbow or arm pain
Arm pain is common and usually caused by an injury or fall. It can often be managed with rest and over-the-counter painkillers.
Tics
Tics are fast, repetitive muscle movements that result in sudden and difficult to control body jolts or sounds.
Ruptured eardrum
A perforated eardrum is a hole or tear in the eardrum. It can be uncomfortable, but usually heals within a few weeks or months provided your ear is kept dry and theres no infection.