Medical Conditions

Solar keratoses

Actinic keratoses, also known as solar keratoses, aredry scaly patches of skin caused by damagefrom years of sun exposure.

Alexander technique

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

Epididymitis

At the back of each testicle is a coiled tubecalled the epididymis that stores and carries sperm.

Arthroscopy

An arthroscopy is a type of keyhole surgery usedboth to diagnose and treat problems with joints.

Tension-type headaches

A tension-type headache is the most common type of headache and the one we think of as a normal, everyday headache. It may feel like a constant ache that affects both sides of the head. You may also feel the neck muscles tighten and a feeling of pressure behind the eyes

Undescended testicles

Undescended testicles are a common childhood condition where a boy's testiclesare not in theirusual place in the scrotum.

Fibroids

Fibroids are non-cancerous growths that develop in or around the womb (uterus).

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia, also called fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS), is a long-term condition that causes pain all over the body.

Morton's neuroma

Morton's neuroma is a painful foot condition that affects one of the nerves between the toes. It's also known as Morton's Metatarsalgia or interdigital neuroma.

Spondylolisthesis

Spondylolisthesis is where a bone in the spine (vertebra) slips out of position, either forwards or backwards.

Hernia

A herniaoccurs whenan internalpart of the body pushes through a weakness in the muscle or surrounding tissue wall.

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.

Mallet finger

Mallet finger is an injury to the end of the finger that causes it to bendin the direction ofthe palm.

Hiatus hernia

A hiatus hernia, or hiatal hernia,is when part ofthe stomach squeezes up into the chest through an opening ("hiatus") inthe diaphragm.

Erythromelalgia

Erythromelalgia is a rare disorder that causes episodes ofburning pain andrednessin the hands andfeet, and sometimes the arms, legs, ears and face.

Hearing impairment

Hearing loss is a common problem that often develops with age oris caused by repeated exposure to loud noises.

Amputation

An amputation is the surgical removal ofpart of the body,such asan arm or leg.

Diabetes

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