Locate medical conditions by their starting letter
Some Random Medical Conditions
Angina pectoris
Angina pectoris (stenocardia) is the result of myocardial ischemia . Stenocardia is the medical term for chest pain or discomfort due to coronary heart disease.
Gonorrhoea
Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria called Neisseria gonorrhoeae or gonococcus. It used to be known as 'the clap'.
Epidermolysis bullosa (EB)
Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a general term used to describe a group of rare inherited skin disorders that cause the skin to become very fragile.
Herbal medicines
Herbal medicines are those with active ingredients made from plant parts, such as leaves, roots or flowers. However, being 'natural' doesn't necessarily mean they're safe for you to take.
Blisters
Blistersare small pockets of fluid that usually form in the upper layers of skin after it's been damaged.Blisters can develop anywhere on the body but are most common on the hands and feet.
Asthma
Asthma is a common lung condition that causes occasional breathing difficulties.
Gastroenteritis
Gastroenteritis, gastric flu, is a very common condition that causes diarrhoea and vomiting. It's usually caused by a bacterial or viral tummy bug.
Colour vision deficiency
People with colour vision deficiencyfind it difficult to identify and distinguish between certain colours.
Vegetative state
A disorder of consciousness, or impaired consciousness, is a state where consciousness has been affected by damage to the brain.
Periods
A period is the part of the menstrual cycle when a woman bleeds from her vagina for a few days.
IVF
In vitro fertilisation (IVF) is one of several techniques available to helppeople with fertility problems have a baby.
Family Doctor
Family physicians are a one-stop medical care shop dedicated to treating the whole person. Unlike specialists, family practitioners treat each organ and every disease in both genders of all ages. The foundation upon which family medicine is built is an ongoing, personal patient-physician relationship that emphasizes preventive and integrated care. Primary care doctors support your family’s health through all life cycles—birth, acute illness, chronic illness and end-of-life care.
Piercing
If you decide to get your ears or another part of your body pierced, make sure you go to a licensed body piercing shop or piercer.
Bartholin's cyst
A Bartholin's cyst, also called a Bartholin's duct cyst, is a small fluid-filled sac just inside the opening of a woman's vagina.
Heart bypass
A coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) is a surgical procedure used to treat coronary heart disease. It diverts blood around narrowed or clogged parts of the major arteries to improve blood flow and oxygen supply to the heart.
Total protein test
A total protein test measures the amount ofprotein in your blood.
Skin, blue
If a person's skin or lipsturn blue, it's usuallycaused bylow blood oxygen levels orpoor circulation. It can be a sign of a serious problem, so it's important to seek medical advice.