Medical Conditions

Lacerations

Most cuts and grazes are minor and can be easily treated at home.

Ingrown toenail

An ingrown toenail develops when the sides of the toenail grow into the surrounding skin.The nail curls and pierces the skin, which becomes red, swollen and tender.

Septic arthritis

Septic arthritisis inflammation of a joint caused by a bacterial infection. It's also known as infectious or bacterial arthritis.

Weight loss surgery

Weight loss surgery, also called bariatric surgery, is used to treat people who are dangerously obese.

Neuromyelitis optica

Neuromyelitis optica (NMO), also known as Devic's disease, is a rare neurological condition.

Swollen glands

Swollen lymph glands are usually a sign of infection and tend to go down when you recover.However, they can sometimes have a more serious cause and may need to be seen by a doctor.

Interstitial cystitis

Interstitial cystitis is a poorly understood bladder condition that causes long-term pelvic pain and problems with urination.

Gallstones

Gallstones are small stones, usually made of cholesterol, that form in the gallbladder. In most cases they don't cause any symptoms and don't need to be treated.

Polymyalgia rheumatica

Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a condition that causes pain, stiffness and inflammationin the muscles around the shoulders, neck and hips.

High blood pressure

High blood pressure, or hypertension, rarely has noticeable symptoms. But if untreated, it increases your risk of serious problems such as heart attacks and strokes.

CRPS

Erysipelas

Cellulitis is an infection of the deeper layers of skin and the underlying tissue. It can be serious if not treated promptly.

Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that develops in the lining that covers the outer surface of some of the body's organs. It's usually linked to asbestos exposure.

Arterial thrombosis

Arterial thrombosis is a blood clot that develops in an artery. It's very dangerous, because it can obstruct the flow of blood to major organs.

Pompholyx

Pompholyx is a type of eczema that causes tiny blisters to develop across the fingers, palms of the hands and sometimes the soles of the feet.

Cleft lip and palate

A cleft is agap or split in the upper lip and/or roof of the mouth (palate). It is present from birth.

Recurrent limb pain in children

Growing pains are aches or pains, usually in the lower legs, that develop in the evening or night.Children aged between three and 12 may be affected.Although they can be distressing, growing pains are fairly common anddon't cause long-term harm.

Mastectomy

A mastectomy is an operation to remove the breast.