Medical Conditions

Hernia, femoral

A hernia occurs when an internal part of the body pushes through a weakness in the muscle or surrounding tissue wall.

Rhinitis, allergic

Allergic rhinitis is inflammation of the inside of thenose caused by an allergen, such as pollen, dust,mould,or flakes of skin from certain animals .

Febrile seizures

Febrile seizures(febrile convulsions)are fits thatcan happen when a child has a fever. They most often happen between the ages of six months and three years.

Thirst

Feeling thirsty all the time and for no good reason isn't normal and should be investigated by your GP.

Bronchiectasis

Bronchiectasis is a long-term condition where the airways of the lungs become abnormally widened, leading to a build-up of excess mucus that can make the lungs more vulnerable to infection.

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.

Barium enema

A barium enema is a test that helps to highlight the large bowel, so it can be clearly seen on an X-ray . During the test,a white liquid called barium is passed into your bowel through your bottom.

Tennis elbow

Tennis elbow is a condition that causespain around the outside of the elbow.

Testicular feminisation syndrome

Androgen insensitivity syndrome (AIS) is a rare condition that affects the development of a child's genitals and reproductive organs.

Vestibular schwannoma

Floaters

Floaters are small shapes that some people see floating in their field of vision.

Indoor allergy

An allergy is a reaction the body has to a particular food or substance.

Acute bronchitis

Acute bronchitis is a temporary inflammation of the airways, causing a cough and mucus production, lasting up to three weeks; acute bronchitis can affect people of all ages.

Binge eating

Winter vomiting disease

Norovirus, which causes diarrhoea and vomiting, is one of the most common stomach bugs in the UK. It's also called the "winter vomiting bug" because it's more common in winter, although you can catch it at any time of the year.

Psychotic episodes

Psychosis is a mental health problem that causes people to perceive or interpret things differently from those around them. This might involve hallucinations or delusions.

Scarlet fever

Scarlet fever is a bacterial illness that mainly affects children. Itcauses a distinctive pink-red rash.

Jet lag

Jet lag refers to a range of symptoms experienced while adapting to a different light-dark schedule following a flight to a new time zone.