Medical Conditions

Lumbar puncture

A lumbar puncture is a medical procedure where a needle is inserted into the lower part of the spine totest for conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord or other parts of the nervous system.

Salivary stones

Salivaconstantly flows from the salivary glands in your mouth. Sometimes,the chemicals in saliva can crystalise to form atiny stone.

CT scan

Leaky gut syndrome

"Leaky gut syndrome" is a proposed conditionsome health practitioners claimisthe cause ofa wide range oflong-term conditions, including Myalgic encephalomyelitis and multiple sclerosis (MS) .

Multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a condition which can affect the brain and/or spinal cord, causing a wide range of potential symptoms, including problems with vision, arm or leg movement, sensation or balance.

Postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS)

Postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS) is an abnormal increase in heart ratethat occurs after sitting up or standing. It typically causes dizziness, fainting and other symptoms.

Caesarean section

A caesarean section,or C-section,is an operation to deliveryour baby through a cut made in your tummy and womb.

Shingles

Shingles, also known as herpes zoster,is an infection of a nerve and the skin around it. It's caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which also causes chickenpox.

Seasonal Allergies

Allergic Rhinitis, also known as Hay fever, is a common allergic condition that affects up to one in five people at some point in their life.

Nummular eczema

Discoid eczema, also known as nummular or discoid dermatitis, is a long-term skin condition that causesskin to become itchy, reddened, swollen and cracked incircular or oval patches.

LDH

Periods, irregular

Some women find their menstrual cycle isn't always regular. Their periods may be early or late, and may vary in how long they last or how heavy they are each time.

Short stature

Restricted growth, sometimes known as dwarfism,is a condition characterised by short stature.

Shin splints

Shin splints is the name for pain in the shins, or the front of the lower legs, usually caused by exercise.

Ruptured eardrum

A perforated eardrum is a hole or tear in the eardrum. It can be uncomfortable, but usually heals within a few weeks or months provided your ear is kept dry and theres no infection.

PIP implants

PIP breast implants were withdrawn from the UK in 2010 after it was found they had been fraudulently manufactured with unapproved silicone gel, and were far more prone to splitting (rupturing) than other breast implants.

Piles (haemorrhoids)

Haemorrhoids, also known as piles, are swellings containing enlarged blood vessels found inside or around the bottom (the rectum and anus).

Cleft lip and palate

A cleft is agap or split in the upper lip and/or roof of the mouth (palate). It is present from birth.