Medical Conditions

I have in total 1030 medical conditions

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Some Random Medical Conditions

Anal fissure

An anal fissure is a small cut or tear in the lining of the anus. The crack in the skin causes severe pain and some bright red bleeding during and after bowel movements. At times the fissure is deep enough to expose the muscle tissue underneath.

Pilonidal sinus

A pilonidal sinus is a small hole or "tunnel" in the skin.It usually develops in the cleft of the buttocks where the buttocks separate.

Hypoglycaemia

Hypoglycaemia, or a"hypo",is an abnormally low level of glucose in yourblood (less than four millimoles per litre).

Agoraphobia

Agoraphobia is a fear of being in situations where escape might be difficult or that help wouldn't be available if things go wrong.

Mobile phone safety

Around 93% of adults in the UK own or use a mobile phone, and they're an essential part of many people's lives. There have been concernsthat the radio waves they produce and receive might be unsafe.

Telogen effluvium

Alopecia is the general medical term for hair loss. There are many types of hair loss with different symptoms and causes.

Bacterial vaginosis

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common yet poorly understood condition, in which the balance of bacteria inside the vagina becomes disrupted.

Mumps

Mumps is a contagious viral infection that used to be common in children before the introduction of the MMR vaccine.

Dyspraxia in children

Developmental co-ordination disorder (DCD), also known as dyspraxia, is a condition affecting physical co-ordination that causes a child to perform less well than expected in daily activities for his or her age, and appear to move clumsily.

Carotid endarterectomy

Carotid endarterectomy is a surgical procedureto unblock a carotid artery. The carotid arteriesare themainblood vessels thatsupply the head and neck.

Acanthosis nigricans

Acanthosis nigricans is the medical term for darkened, thickened patches of skin that usually develop in the armpit and around the groin and neck.

Hair dye reactions

Recently, there have been media reports of women who have experienced serious allergic reactions to hair dye.

Nosebleed

Nosebleeds can be frightening, but they aren't usually a sign of anything serious andcanoften be treated at home.

Cognitive behavioural therapy

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy that can help youmanage your problems by changing the wayyou think and behave.

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are passed from one person to another through unprotected sex or genital contact.

Head injury, minor

Minor head injuries are common in people of all ages and rarely result in any permanent brain damage.

Plasma components

Plasma is the fluid part of blood and makes up the bulk of the volume. It contains substances that can be used totreat a number of different conditions.