Locate medical conditions by their starting letter
Some Random Medical Conditions
Colposcopy
A colposcopy is a simple procedureused to look at the cervix, the lower partof the wombat thetop of the vagina.It's oftendone if Smear test finds abnormal cells in your cervix.
Atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation is a heart condition that causes an irregular and often abnormally fast heart rate.
Skin, blue
If a person's skin or lipsturn blue, it's usuallycaused bylow blood oxygen levels orpoor circulation. It can be a sign of a serious problem, so it's important to seek medical advice.
Postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS)
Postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS) is an abnormal increase in heart ratethat occurs after sitting up or standing. It typically causes dizziness, fainting and other symptoms.
Neurofibromatosis type 1
Neurofibromatosis is the general name for a number of genetic conditions that cause tumours to grow along your nerves.
Shortness of breath
Sudden shortness of breath, or breathing difficulty (dyspnoea), is the most common reason for visiting a hospital accident and emergency department.
Weight loss surgery
Weight loss surgery, also called bariatric surgery, is used to treat people who are dangerously obese.
Leukoplakia
Leukoplakia is a white patch that develops in the mouth.
Hip replacement
A hip replacement is a common type of surgery where a damaged hip joint is replaced with an artificial one (known as a prosthesis).
Ichthyosis
Ichthyosis is a condition that causes widespread and persistent thick, dry,"fish-scale" skin.
Von Willebrand disease
Von Willebrand disease is the most common inherited bleeding disorder.
Craniosynostosis
Craniosynostosis is a rare skull problem that causes a baby to be born with, or develop, an abnormally shaped head.
Charles Bonnet syndrome
In Charles Bonnet syndrome, a person whose vision has started to deteriorate sees thingsthat aren't real (hallucinations).
Vulval cancer
Cancer of the vulva is a rare type of cancer that affects women. Around 1,200 new casesare diagnosed each year in the UK.
Knock knees
A person with knock knees has a large gap between their feet when they're standing with their knees together.
Hand pain
Hand pain can be caused by anything from a trapped nerve to an underlying disease such as arthritis.
Reye's syndrome
Reye's syndrome is a very rare disorder that can cause serious liver and brain damage. If it's not treated promptly, it may lead to permanent brain injury or death.
Threadworms
Threadworms, also known as pinworms,are tiny parasitic worms thatinfect thelarge intestine of humans.