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Some Random Medical Conditions
Lipoedema
Lipoedema is a long-term (chronic) condition typicallyinvolving an abnormal build-up of fat cells in the legs, thighs and buttocks.
Breast lump
Breast lumps are commonand have a number of different causes.
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.
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are passed from one person to another through unprotected sex or genital contact.
Arthroscopy
An arthroscopy is a type of keyhole surgery usedboth to diagnose and treat problems with joints.
Pudendal neuralgia
Pudendal neuralgia is a type of long-term (chronic) pelvic pain that originates from damage or irritation of the pudendal nerve.
Whitlow finger
A herpetic whitlow, or whitlow finger,is an abscess of the end of the finger caused byinfection with the herpes simplex virus (the "cold sore virus").
22q11 deletion (DiGeorge syndrome)
DiGeorge syndrome is a genetic disorder that'susually noticeable at birth. Children with the condition can have heart defects, learning difficulties,a cleft palateand potentially many other problems.
Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis is a narrowing of the arteries caused by a buildup of plaque. It’s also called arteriosclerosis or hardening of the arteries. Arteries are the blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients from your heart to the rest of your body.
Vertigo
Vertigo is a symptom, rather than a condition itself. It's the sensation that you, or the environment around you, is moving or spinning.
Pubic lice
Pubic lice (Phthirus pubis) are tiny parasitic insects that live on coarse human body hair, such as pubic hair.
Tamiflu
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Nosebleed
Nosebleeds can be frightening, but they aren't usually a sign of anything serious andcanoften be treated at home.
Anal fistula
An anal fistula is a small tunnel that develops between the end of the bowel and the skin near the anus
Male breast cancer
Breast cancer is often thought of as a condition that only affects women, but men can also develop it.
Macular degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a painless eye condition that causes you to lose central vision, usually in both eyes.