Medical Conditions

Osteomyelitis

Osteomyelitis is the medical termfor a bone infection, usually caused by bacteria.

Mastitis

Mastitis is a condition which causes a woman's breast tissue to become painful and inflamed. It's most common in breastfeeding women, usually within the first three months after giving birth.

Paralysis

Paralysis is loss of the ability to move one or more muscles.It may be associated with loss of feeling and other bodily functions.

Red blood cell count

A red blood cell (RBC) count is a blood test that tells you how many red blood cells you have.

Anal fissure

An anal fissure is a small cut or tear in the lining of the anus. The crack in the skin causes severe pain and some bright red bleeding during and after bowel movements. At times the fissure is deep enough to expose the muscle tissue underneath.

Pericarditis

Pericarditis is swelling of the pericardium, which is the fluid-filled sac surrounding your heart.

Leukaemia, hairy cell

Hairy cell leukaemia is one of the rarest types of leukaemia, which is Predictive genetic test for cancer risk genes of the white blood cells.

Excessive Sweating (hyperhidrosis)

Hyperhidrosis is a common condition in which a person sweats excessively.

Cirrhosis

Cirrhosis is scarring of the liver caused by continuous long-term liver damage. Scar tissue replaceshealthy tissue in the liver and prevents the liver working properly.

Osteophyte (bone spur)

Osteophytes are bony lumps(bone spurs) that growon the bones of the spine oraround the joints.

Heart failure

Heart failure (HF), often referred to as congestive heart failure (CHF), means that the heart is unable to pump blood around the body properly. It usually occurs because the heart has become too weak or stiff.

Heart-lung transplant

A heart-lung transplant is a major and rarely performed surgical procedure where a person's diseased heart and lungs are replaced with those of a recently deceased donor.

Leg cramps

Leg cramps are a common and usually harmless condition where the muscles in yourleg suddenly become tight and painful.

Lichen planus

Lichen planus is a non-infectious, itchy rash that can affect many areas of the body.

Traveller's diarrhoea

Diarrhoea is where you frequently pass watery or loose poo. Some people may also have other symptoms, depending on the cause.

Syphilis

Syphilis is a bacterial infection that's usually caught by having sex with someone who's infected.

Agoraphobia

Agoraphobia is a fear of being in situations where escape might be difficult or that help wouldn't be available if things go wrong.

Testicular lumps and swellings

Lumps and swellings in the testicles are a relatively common symptom in boys and men,and can have a number of different causes.