Medical Conditions

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a method of pain relief involving the use of a mild electrical current.

Laxatives

Laxatives are a type of medicine that can help you empty your bowels if you're having trouble going to the toilet.

Smear test

A cervical screening test (previously known as a smear test) is a method of detecting abnormal cells on the cervix. The cervix is the entrance to the womb from the vagina.

Pulmonary embolism

A pulmonary embolism is a blockage in the pulmonary artery, the blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the lungs.

Food colours and hyperactivity

If your child shows signs of hyperactivity or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), eliminating some colours from their diet might have beneficial effects on their behaviour.

Moles

Moles are small coloured spots on the skinmade up ofcells called melanocytes, which produce the colour (pigment) in your skin.

Acute respiratory distress syndrome

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a life-threatening medical condition where the lungs can't provide enough oxygen for the rest of the body.

Bladder stones

Bladder stones are hard lumps of minerals that can form inside the bladder when it's not completely empty of urine.

Rectal bleeding

Rectal bleeding (bleeding from the bottom)is often noticed as small amounts of bright-red blood on toilet paper or a few droplets that turn the water in the toilet pink.

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").

Orthodontics

Orthodontic treatmentis used to improve the appearance, position and function of crooked or abnormally arranged teeth.

Mastitis

Mastitis is a condition which causes a woman's breast tissue to become painful and inflamed. It's most common in breastfeeding women, usually within the first three months after giving birth.

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.

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy helps to restore movement and function when someone is affected by injury, illness or disability. It can also help to reduce your risk of injury or illness in the future.

Inflammatory bowel disease

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a term mainly used to describe two conditions, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.

Diabetes

Diabetes is a lifelong condition that causes a person's blood sugar level to become too high.

Floaters

Floaters are small shapes that some people see floating in their field of vision.

Irritable hip

Irritable hip is a common childhood condition that causes symptoms such as hip pain and limping.