Medical Conditions

Surgery planner

If you are considering having an operation or your GP has suggested you may need surgery, this guide is for you.

Priapism

Priapism is a persistent and oftenpainful erection that lasts for several hours.

Nocturnal enuresis

Bedwetting (nocturnal enuresis) can beworrying and frustrating, but it's common for children to accidentally wet the bed during the night. The problem usually resolves in time.

Angelman syndrome

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

Diverticular disease and diverticulitis

Diverticular disease and diverticulitis are related digestive conditions that affect the large intestine (colon).

Varicose eczema

Varicose eczema, also known as venous, gravitational or stasis eczema,is a long-term skin condition that affects the lower legs.It's common in people withvaricose veins.

Liver cancer

Primary liver cancer is an uncommon but serious type of cancer that begins in the liver.

Frontotemporal dementia

Frontotemporal dementia is an uncommon type of dementia estimated to affect around 16,000 people in the UK.

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is asevere long-term mental health condition. It causes a range of different psychological symptoms.

Temporomandibular joint disorder

Temporomandibular disorder (TMD)is a problem affecting the 'chewing' muscles and the jointsbetween the lower jaw and the base of the skull.

Myelodysplastic syndrome (myelodysplasia)

Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)is a blood disorder that causes adrop in your number of healthy blood cells.

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. The lens is the crystalline structure that sits just behind your pupil (the black circle in the center of your eye).

Toxic shock syndrome

Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare but life-threatening condition caused by bacteria getting into the body and releasing harmful toxins.

Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a condition that affects the brain and causes repeated seizures.

Herbal medicines

Herbal medicines are those with active ingredients made from plant parts, such as leaves, roots or flowers. However, being 'natural' doesn't necessarily mean they're safe for you to take.

Phobias

A phobia is an overwhelming and debilitating fear of an object, place, situation, feeling or animal .

Keratosis pilaris

Keratosis pilaris is a common andharmless condition where the skin becomes rough and bumpy, as if covered in permanent goose pimples.

Depression

Most people go through periods of feeling down, but when you're depressed you feel persistently sad for weeks or months, rather than just a few days. Depression is more than simply feeling unhappy or fed up for a few days.