Medical Conditions

Somatisation disorder

Many people have persistent physical complaints, such as dizziness or pain , that don't appear to be symptoms of a medical condition.

Singultus

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

Sleep apnoea

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a relatively common condition where the walls of the throat relax and narrow during sleep, interruptingnormalbreathing.

Diverticular disease and diverticulitis

Diverticular disease and diverticulitis are related digestive conditions that affect the large intestine (colon).

DXA scan

A DEXA scan is a special type of X-ray that measures bone mineral density (BMD).

Blood in the urine (Haematuria)

Finding blood in your urine can be very frightening and must be investigated by a doctor, but it'snot usuallya sign of anything life-threatening.

Halitosis (bad breath)

Bad breath is a common problem that can affect anyone at any age.

An inguinal (pronounced "ingwinal") hernia is the most common type of hernia. It can appear as a swelling or lump in your groin, or as an enlarged scrotum (the pouch containing the testicles). The swelling may be painful.

Ebola virus disease

Ebola virus disease is a serious illness that originated in Africa, where a large outbreak occurred in 2014-15. In June 2016, the outbreak was officially declared over.

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a type of dementia associated with repeated blows to the head and recurrent episodes of concussion.

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) sometimes known as 'cot death' is the sudden, unexpected and unexplained death of an apparently healthy baby.

Blushing

Blushing is the involuntary reddening of the face, usually triggered by emotions such as embarrassment or stress.

Earache

Earache is a common problem, particularly in children. It can be worrying, but it's usually only caused by a minor infection and will often get better in a few days without treatment.

Suicide

Suicide is the act of intentionally ending your life.

Shortness of breath

Sudden shortness of breath, or breathing difficulty (dyspnoea), is the most common reason for visiting a hospital accident and emergency department.

Chronic kidney disease

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a long-term condition where the kidneys don't work as well as they should. It's a common condition often associated with getting older.

Anaesthesia

Anaesthesia means "loss of sensation". Medications that cause anaesthesia are called anaesthetics.

Double vision

Double vision (medically known as diplopia) is seeing two images of a single object. The two images may be one on top of the other, side by side, or a mix of both.