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Some Random Medical Conditions
Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis is scarring of the liver caused by continuous long-term liver damage. Scar tissue replaceshealthy tissue in the liver and prevents the liver working properly.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a treatmentderived from ancient Chinese medicine. Fine needles are inserted at certain sites in the body for therapeutic or preventative purposes.
Statins
Statins are a group of medicines that can help lower thelevel of low- density lipoprotein ( LDL) cholesterol in the blood.
Steroid medication
Corticosteroids, oftenknown as steroids, are an anti-inflammatory medicine prescribed for a wide range of conditions.
Pre-eclampsia
Pre-eclampsia is a condition that affects some pregnant women, usually during the second half of pregnancy (from around 20 weeks) or soon after their baby is delivered.
Amputation
An amputation is the surgical removal ofpart of the body,such asan arm or leg.
Morton's neuroma
Morton's neuroma is a painful foot condition that affects one of the nerves between the toes. It's also known as Morton's Metatarsalgia or interdigital neuroma.
Myalgic encephalomyelitis
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) causes persistent fatigue (exhaustion) that affects everyday life and doesn't go away with sleep or rest.
Periods, painful
Period pain is common and a normal part of your menstrual cycle. Most women experience it at some point in their lives.
PSP
Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) is a rare and progressive condition that can cause problems with balance, movement, vision, speech and swallowing.
Foetal alcohol syndrome
If a woman drinks alcoholduring pregnancy, she risks damaging her baby. Sometimes this can result inmental and physical problems in the baby, called foetal alcohol syndrome.
Hair dye reactions
Recently, there have been media reports of women who have experienced serious allergic reactions to hair dye.
Lightheadedness
Dizziness is a common symptom thats not usually a sign of anything serious, but should beinvestigated by a doctor.
Rib, cervical
A cervical rib is an extra rib that forms above the normal first rib, growing from the base of the neck just above the collarbone. The defect is present at birth, but usually not noticed until later in life.
Night sweats
People who suffer night sweats will typically wake in the night to find their bedclothes and bedding drenched, even if their bedroom temperature is cool. This abnormal sweating is annoying, but usually harmless.