Medical Conditions

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Gestational diabetes

Gestational diabetes is high blood sugar that develops during pregnancy and usually disappears after giving birth. It can occur at any stage of pregnancy, but is more common in the second half.

Arrhythmia

A cardiac arrhythmia is when the heart beats too fast, too slowly or irregularly. These beating problems arise because of faults with the heart’s electrical system. Arrhythmias are caused by, or arise from, a range of conditions including heart failure, blackouts, syncope, electrolyte disturbances, thyroid disorders, infection, sudden cardiac arrest, heart attack, stroke, and cardiomyopathy.

Pyoderma gangrenosum

Pyoderma gangrenosum is a rare skin condition thatcauses painful ulcers. It's usually treatable, but may take some time to heal and may leave some scarring.

Lung transplant

A lung transplant is an operation to remove and replace a diseased lung with a healthy human lung from a donor.

Yellow fever

Yellow fever is a serious viral infection that is spread by certain types of mosquito. Its mainly found in sub-Saharan Africa, South America and parts of the Caribbean.

Singultus

Hiccups occur when the diaphragm suddenly and involuntarily contracts (tightens), resulting in a hiccup sound being produced at the top of the windpipe.

Swollen ankles

Oedema is abuild up of fluid in the body which causes the affected tissue to become swollen .

Infertility

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

Zika virus

Zika virus disease is mainly spread by mosquitoes. For most people it is a very mild infection and isn't harmful.

Gastroscopy

A gastroscopy is a procedure where a thin, flexible tube called an end oscope is used to look inside the oesophagus (gullet), stomach and first part of the small intestine (duodenum).

Trichotillomania

Trichotillomania is a condition where a person feels compelled to pull their hair out.

Sciatica

Sciatica is the name given to any sort of pain caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve.

Smoking treatments

If you want to stop smoking, several different treatments are available from shops, pharmacies and on prescription to help you beat your addiction andreduce withdrawal symptoms.

Asbestosis

Asbestosis is a chronic (long-term) lung condition caused by prolonged exposure to asbestos.

Alexander technique

The Alexander technique teaches improved posture and movement, which is believed to help reduce and prevent problems caused by unhelpful habits.

Aganglionosis

Hirschsprung's disease is a rare condition that causes poo to become stuck in the bowels. It mainly affects babies and young children.

Priapism

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