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Some Random Medical Conditions
Aganglionosis
Hirschsprung's disease is a rare condition that causes poo to become stuck in the bowels. It mainly affects babies and young children.
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is a virus that can infect the liver.If left untreated,it can sometimes cause serious and potentially life-threatening damage tothe liver over many years.
Bone cancer
Primary bone cancer is a rare type of cancer that begins in the bones. Around 550 new cases are diagnosed each year in the UK.
Stomach removal surgery
A gastrectomy is a medical procedurewhere all or part of the stomach is surgically removed.
DXA scan
A DEXA scan is a special type of X-ray that measures bone mineral density (BMD).
Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a common learning difficulty thatcan cause problems with reading, writingandspelling.
Tinnitus
Tinnitus isthe term forhearingsoundsthat come from inside your body, rather than from an outside source.
Panic disorder
Panic disorder is where you have recurring and regular panic attacks, often for no apparent reason.
Iron deficiency anaemia
Iron deficiency anaemia is a condition where a lack of iron in the body leads to a reduction in the number of red blood cells.
SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors)
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)are a widely usedtype of Antidepressants .
Gastroscopy
A gastroscopy is a procedure where a thin, flexible tube called an end oscope is used to look inside the oesophagus (gullet), stomach and first part of the small intestine (duodenum).
Carotid endarterectomy
Carotid endarterectomy is a surgical procedureto unblock a carotid artery. The carotid arteriesare themainblood vessels thatsupply the head and neck.
Blepharitis
Blepharitis is a common condition wheretheedges of the eyelids (eyelid margins)become red and swollen(inflamed).
Tummy ache
Stomach aches are a type of pain which is mostly felt in the upper part of the belly (the solar plexus), which also extends to the tummy, characterized by a feeling of constriction, which can alter in severity as time progresses.
knee-pain
Sudden pain in one of the knees isusually the result of overusing the knee orinjuring it. In many cases, youdon't need to see your GP.
Hernia
A herniaoccurs whenan internalpart of the body pushes through a weakness in the muscle or surrounding tissue wall.
Positron emission tomography
Positron emission tomography ( PET) scans areusedto produce detailed three-dimensional imagesof the inside of the body.
Piles (haemorrhoids)
Haemorrhoids, also known as piles, are swellings containing enlarged blood vessels found inside or around the bottom (the rectum and anus).