Medical Conditions

Typhoid fever

Typhoid fever is a bacterialinfection that can spread throughout the body, affecting many organs. Without prompt treatment, it can cause serious complications and can be fatal.

Limping in children

Ifyour child is limping,it's usually the sign of a minor injury such as a sprain or splinter. However, if there's no obvious cause, see your GP as there may be a serious underlying medical condition.

Syncope

Fainting (syncope) is a sudden temporary loss of consciousness that usually results in a fall. When you faint, you'll feel weak and unsteady before passing out for a short period of time, usually only a few seconds.

Poisoning

Poisoning is when a person is exposed to a substance that can damage their health or endanger their life.

Herpes simplex virus

Cold sores are small blisters that develop on the lips oraround the mouth. They're caused by the herpes simplex virusand usually clear up without treatment within 7 to 10 days.

Schistosomiasis

Schistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia,is an infection caused by a parasitic worm that lives in fresh water in subtropical and tropical regions.

Subarachnoid haemorrhage

A subarachnoid haemorrhage is an uncommon type of stroke caused by bleeding on the surface of the brain. It's a very serious condition and can be fatal.

Appendicitis

Appendicitis is a painful swelling of the appendix. The appendix is a small, thin pouch about 5-10cm (2-4 inches) long. It's connected to the large intestine, where stools (faeces) are formed.

Sepsis

Sepsis is arare but seriouscomplication of an infection.

Coronary angioplasty

A coronary angioplasty is a procedure used to widen blocked or narrowed coronary arteries (the main blood vessels supplying the heart).

Swimmer's ear

Otitis externa is a condition that causes inflammation (redness and swelling) of the external ear canal, which isthe tube between the outer ear and eardrum.

Psychiatry

Psychiatry is a medical field concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental health conditions.

Infertility

Infertility is when a couple cannot get pregnant (conceive), despite having regular unprotected sex.

Tongue pain or soreness

A sore or painful tongue is usually caused by something obvious and visible, although there are a few less obvious causes you should be aware of that may need treating.

Syphilis

Syphilis is a bacterial infection that's usually caught by having sex with someone who's infected.

Cornea transplant

A cornea transplant is an operation to remove all or part of a damaged cornea and replace it with healthydonor tissue.

Urinary tract infection, children

Urinary tract infections (UTIs)in children are fairly common, but not usually serious. They can be effectively treated with antibiotics.

Jervell and Lange-Nielsen

Long QT syndrome causes problems with the electrical activity of the heart. It's uncommon, occurring in around 1 in every 2,000 people.