Locate medical conditions by their starting letter
Some Random Medical Conditions
Plastic surgery
Plastic surgery is the branch of surgery specialising in repairing and reconstructing missing or damaged tissue and skin, usuallybecause of surgery, illness, injury or an abnormality present from birth.
Postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS)
Postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS) is an abnormal increase in heart ratethat occurs after sitting up or standing. It typically causes dizziness, fainting and other symptoms.
Rectal bleeding
Rectal bleeding (bleeding from the bottom)is often noticed as small amounts of bright-red blood on toilet paper or a few droplets that turn the water in the toilet pink.
Stroke
A stroke is a serious, life-threatening medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off. Strokes are a medical emergency and urgent treatment is essential because the sooner a person receives treatment for a stroke, the less damage is likely to happen.
Botulism
Botulism is a very rare but life-threatening condition caused by toxins produced by Clostridium botulinum bacteria.
Addison's disease
Addisons disease (also known as primary adrenal insufficiency or hypoadrenalism) is a rare disorder of the adrenal glands.
Penile cancer
Penile cancer is a rare type ofcancer that occurs on the skin of the penis or withinthe penis.
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.
Postherpetic neuralgia
Post-herpetic neuralgia is a persistent nerve pain that occurs at the site of a previous attack of shingles.
Painkillers, ibuprofen
Ibuprofen is a painkiller available over the counter without a prescription.
Vegetative state
A disorder of consciousness, or impaired consciousness, is a state where consciousness has been affected by damage to the brain.
Ankylosing spondylitis
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a long-term (chronic) condition in whichthe spine and other areas of the body become inflamed.
Broken or knocked out tooth
Knocking out a tooth is a medical emergency.
Pityriasis rosea
Pityriasis rosea is a relatively common skin condition that causes a temporary skin rash of raised, red scaly patches on the body.
Leukaemia, chronic lymphocytic
Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia is a type of cancer that affects the white blood cells and tends to progress slowly over many years.
HSP (Henoch-Schönlein purpura)
Henoch-Schnlein purpura (HSP) is a rare condition in which blood vessels become inflamed. It typically results in a rash and joint and tummy pain.
Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia
Vitamin B12 or B9 (commonly called folate) deficiency anaemia occurswhen a lack of vitamin B12 or folate causes the body to produce abnormally large red blood cells that can't function properly.