Medical Conditions

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment, with medicine used to kill cancer cells.

Hyperkinetic disorder

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a group of behavioural symptoms that include inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsiveness.

Hernia, femoral

A hernia occurs when an internal part of the body pushes through a weakness in the muscle or surrounding tissue wall.

Roundworm

Roundworms can infest the human gut, where they live, feed and reproduce. They don't often cause any symptoms, but are more likely to in large numbers.

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.

Imaginary Smell (phantom smell)

'Phantosmia' is the medical term for an imaginary odour (phantom smell) .

Congenital cataracts

Cataracts occur when changes in the lens of the eye cause it to become less transparent (clear). This results in cloudy or misty vision.

Anal fissure

An anal fissure is a small cut or tear in the lining of the anus. The crack in the skin causes severe pain and some bright red bleeding during and after bowel movements. At times the fissure is deep enough to expose the muscle tissue underneath.

Renal transplant

A kidney transplant is the transfer of a healthy kidney from one person into the body of a person who has little or no kidney function.

Mastoiditis

Mastoiditis is a serious bacterial infection that affects the mastoid bone behind the ear. It's more common in children.

Tenosynovitis

Tendons are strong bands or cords of tissue that attach muscle to bone. They help move the bones and joints when muscles contract.

ARLD

Alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) refers to liver damage caused by excess alcohol intake. There are several stages of severity and a range ofassociated symptoms.

Sepsis

Sepsis is arare but seriouscomplication of an infection.

Family Doctor

Family physicians are a one-stop medical care shop dedicated to treating the whole person. Unlike specialists, family practitioners treat each organ and every disease in both genders of all ages. The foundation upon which family medicine is built is an ongoing, personal patient-physician relationship that emphasizes preventive and integrated care. Primary care doctors support your family’s health through all life cycles—birth, acute illness, chronic illness and end-of-life care.

Von Willebrand disease

Von Willebrand disease is the most common inherited bleeding disorder.

Polycystic kidney disease, autosomal dominant (ADPKD)

Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is an inherited condition that causes small, fluid-filled sacs called cysts to develop in the kidneys.

Sleep paralysis

Sleep paralysis is a temporary inability to move or speak that occurs when you're waking up or falling asleep.

Hyperlipidemia - High Cholesterol

Cholesterol is a fatty substance known as a lipid and is vital for the normal functioning of the body. It's mainly made by the liver, but can also be found in some foods.