Medical Conditions

Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome

Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome is a heart condition that causes the heart to beat abnormally fast for periods of time.

Knock knees

A person with knock knees has a large gap between their feet when they're standing with their knees together.

Epiglottitis

Epiglottitis is inflammation and swelling of the epiglottis. In most cases, it's caused by infection.

Multiple system atrophy

Multiple system atrophy is a disease of the nervous system that leads to premature death. It resultsin parts of the brain and spinal cord gradually becoming more damaged over time.

Brucellosis

Brucellosis is a bacterialinfection originating in animals that can cause long-lasting flu-like symptoms. It's rare in most developed countries.

Palpitations

Heart palpitations are heartbeats that suddenly become more noticeable.

Mammography

About one in eight women in the UKare diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime.There's a good chance of recovery if it's detected in its early stages.

Leukaemia, acute myeloid

Leukaemia is cancer of the white blood cells. Acute leukaemia means it progresses rapidly and aggressively, and usually requires immediate treatment.

Vegetative state

A disorder of consciousness, or impaired consciousness, is a state where consciousness has been affected by damage to the brain.

Hand, foot and mouth disease

Hand, foot and mouth disease is a common infection thatcauses mouth ulcers andspots on the hands and feet.

Alcohol misuse

Alcohol misuse means drinking excessively more than the lower-risklimits of alcohol consumption.

Impetigo

Impetigo is a common and highly contagious skin infectionthat causes sores and blisters. It's not usually serious and often improves within a week of treatment or within a few weeks without treatment.

Hughes syndrome

Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS), sometimes known as Hughes syndrome, is a disorder of the immune system that causes an increased risk of blood clots.

Diabetic retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes , caused by high blood sugar levels damaging the back of the eye (retina). It can cause Visual impairment if left undiagnosed and untreated.

Nephrotic syndrome in children

Nephrotic syndrome is a conditionthat causes the kidneys to leak large amounts of protein into the urine.This canlead toa range of problems, including swelling of body tissues and a greater chance of catching infections.

Endocrinologist

Endocrinologists are doctors who specialize in glands and the hormones they make. They deal with metabolism, or all the biochemical processes that make your body work, including how your body changes food into energy and how it grows.

Tinnitus

Tinnitus isthe term forhearingsoundsthat come from inside your body, rather than from an outside source.

Disorders of sex development

Disorders of sex development (DSDs) are a group of rare conditions where the reproductive organs and genitals don't develop as expected.