Medical Conditions

Amputation

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

Circumcision in boys

Male circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin.

Beta-blockers

Beta-blockers (beta-adrenoceptor blocking agents) work mainly bydecreasing the activity of the heart by blocking the action of hormones like adrenaline.

Foetal alcohol syndrome

If a woman drinks alcoholduring pregnancy, she risks damaging her baby. Sometimes this can result inmental and physical problems in the baby, called foetal alcohol syndrome.

Skin rashes in babies

It's normal for babies to develop rashes from as early as a few days old, as their sensitive skin adapts to a different environment. Most rashes are harmless and go away on their own.

Knee replacement

Knee replacement surgery (arthroplasty)is aroutine operation that involves replacing a damaged, worn or diseased knee with an artificial joint.

Periods

A period is the part of the menstrual cycle when a woman bleeds from her vagina for a few days.

Kwashiorkor

Kwashiorkoris a severe form of Malnutrition . It's most common in some developing regions of the world where babies and children have a diet that lacks protein and other essential nutrients.

Gastric bypass surgery is a type of weight loss surgery. There are risks with gastric bypass, so the decision should be made carefully and with the approval of your doctor. However, gastric bypass can be very effective in helping people lose a lot of weight quickly. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how gastric bypass is done, pros and cons, recovery, cost, and much more.

Urethritis

Urethritis is inflammation of the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body. It's usually caused by an infection.

False teeth (dentures)

Dentures are removablefalse teeth made of acrylic (plastic), nylon or metal. Theyfitsnugly over the gums to replacemissing teeth and eliminate potential problems caused by gaps.

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.

Circumcision in men

Male circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin.

Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that develops in the lining that covers the outer surface of some of the body's organs. It's usually linked to asbestos exposure.

Occupational therapy

Occupational therapy providessupport to people whose health prevents them doing the activities that matter to them.

Rheumatic fever

Rheumatic fever (RF) is an inflammatory disease that can involve the heart, joints, skin, and brain. The disease typically develops two to four weeks after a streptococcal throat infection. It is also known as acute rheumatic polyarthritis or acute articular rheumatism.

Trichomoniasis

Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a tiny parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis (TV).

Selective mutism

Selective mutism is a severe anxiety disorder where a person is unable t o speak in certain social situations, such as with classmates at school or to relatives they don't see very often.