Locate medical conditions by their starting letter
Some Random Medical Conditions
Pancreatitis, chronic
Chronic pancreatitis is a condition where the pancreas (a small organ located behind the stomach and below the ribcage) becomes permanently damaged from inflammation.
Vegetative state
A disorder of consciousness, or impaired consciousness, is a state where consciousness has been affected by damage to the brain.
Labyrinthitis
Labyrinthitis is an inner ear infection. It causes a delicate structure deep inside your ear called the labyrinth to become inflamed, affecting your hearing and balance.
Trisomy 18
Edwards' syndrome, also known as trisomy 18, is a serious genetic condition caused by an additional copy of chromosome 18 in some or all of the cells in the body.
Dysarthria (difficulty speaking)
Dysarthria is difficulty speaking caused by brain damage or brain changes later in life.
Trigger finger
Trigger finger is a condition that affectsone or more of the hand's tendons, making it difficult to bend the affected finger or thumb.
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an Generalised anxiety disorder disordercaused by very stressful,frightening or distressing events.
Bromhidrosis (body odour)
Body odour is the unpleasant smell produced bybacteria on the skin that break down the acids in your sweat.The medical term is bromhidrosis.
Leukaemia, acute myeloid
Leukaemia is cancer of the white blood cells. Acute leukaemia means it progresses rapidly and aggressively, and usually requires immediate treatment.
Urinary tract infection, children
Urinary tract infections (UTIs)in children are fairly common, but not usually serious. They can be effectively treated with antibiotics.
Orthodontics
Orthodontic treatmentis used to improve the appearance, position and function of crooked or abnormally arranged teeth.
Venous leg ulcer
A leg ulcer is a long-lasting (chronic) sore that takes more than four to six weeks to heal. They usuallydevelop on the inside of the leg, just above the ankle.
Bacterial vaginosis
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common yet poorly understood condition, in which the balance of bacteria inside the vagina becomes disrupted.
Cervical spondylosis
Cervical spondylosis isthe medical term for neck pain causedby age-related wear and teartobones and tissues.
Silicosis
Silicosis is a long-term lung disease caused by inhaling large amounts of crystalline silica dust, usually over many years.