Medical Conditions

Tinea versicolor

Pityriasis versicolor, sometimes called tinea versicolor, is a common condition that causes small patchesof skin to become scaly and discoloured.

Radiation

Radiation is a general term referring to any sort of energy that can travel through space either as a wave or a particle.

Prader-Willi syndrome

Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic condition thatcauses a wide range of problems.

Legionnaires' disease

Legionnaires disease is a serious lung infection caused by Legionella bacteria.

Polyhydramnios (too much amniotic fluid)

Polyhydramnios is a common complication of pregnancy, where there's an excessive amountof amniotic fluid surrounding the unborn baby (foetus).

Circumcision in boys

Male circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin.

Sperm count, low

A low sperm count, also called oligozoospermia, is where a man has fewer than 15 million sperm per millilitre of semen.

Blackheads

Acne is a common skin condition that affects most people at some point. It causes spots, oily skin and sometimes skin that's hot or painful to touch.

Eczema

Atopic eczema (atopic dermatitis) is the most common form of eczema, a condition that causes the skin to become itchy, red, dry and cracked.

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a condition that causes joints to become painful and stiff. It's the most common type of Arthritis in the UK.

Plasma cell myeloma

Multiple myeloma, also known asm yeloma, is a type of bone marrow cancer.

Atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis is a narrowing of the arteries caused by a buildup of plaque. It’s also called arteriosclerosis or hardening of the arteries. Arteries are the blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients from your heart to the rest of your body.

Stevens-Johnson syndrome

Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a rare but serious disorder that affects the skin, mucous membrane, genitals and eyes.

Breast abscess

A breast abscess is a painful collection of pus that forms in the breast.

Earache

Earache is a common problem, particularly in children. It can be worrying, but it's usually only caused by a minor infection and will often get better in a few days without treatment.

Hearing impairment

Hearing loss is a common problem that often develops with age oris caused by repeated exposure to loud noises.

Mastoiditis

Mastoiditis is a serious bacterial infection that affects the mastoid bone behind the ear. It's more common in children.

Limping in children

Ifyour child is limping,it's usually the sign of a minor injury such as a sprain or splinter. However, if there's no obvious cause, see your GP as there may be a serious underlying medical condition.