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Some Random Medical Conditions
Trigeminal neuralgia
Trigeminal neuralgia is sudden, severe facial pain. It'soften described as a sharp shooting pain or like having an electric shock in the jaw, teeth or gums.
Impetigo
Impetigo is a common and highly contagious skin infectionthat causes sores and blisters. It's not usually serious and often improves within a week of treatment or within a few weeks without treatment.
Molluscum contagiosum
Molluscum contagiosum (MC) is a viral infection that affects the skin. It most commonly affects children, although it can occur at any age.
Popliteal cyst
A Baker's cyst, also called apopliteal cyst, is a fluid-filled swelling that develops at the back of the knee.
Dystonia
Dystonia is a medical termfor a range of movement disorders that cause muscle spasms and contractions.
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.
Temporal arteritis
Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is a conditionin whichmediumand large arteries, usually in the head and neck, become inflamed.
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylolisthesis is where a bone in the spine (vertebra) slips out of position, either forwards or backwards.
Bladder cancer
Bladder cancer is where a growth of abnormal tissue, known as a tumour, develops in the bladder lining. In some cases, the tumour spreads into the surrounding muscles.
Threadworms
Threadworms, also known as pinworms,are tiny parasitic worms thatinfect thelarge intestine of humans.
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an Generalised anxiety disorder disordercaused by very stressful,frightening or distressing events.
Scoliosis
Scoliosis isthe abnormal twisting and curvature of the spine.
Anxiety disorders in children
Its normal for children to feel worried or anxious from time to time, such as when theyre starting school or nursery, or moving to a new area.
Polymyalgia rheumatica
Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a condition that causes pain, stiffness and inflammationin the muscles around the shoulders, neck and hips.
Gum disease
Gum disease is a very common condition where the gums become swollen, sore or infected.If you have gum disease, your gums may bleed when you brush your teeth and you may have bad breath. This early stage of gum disease is known as gingivitis.If gingivitis is not treated, a condition called periodontitis can develop. This affects the tissues that support teeth and hold them in place.If periodontitis is not treated, the bone in your jaw may be damaged and small spaces can open up between the gum and teeth. Your teeth can become loose and may eventually fall out.
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.
Nasopharyngeal cancer
Nasopharyngeal cancer isa rare type of cancer that affects the part of the throat connecting the back of the nose to the back of the mouth (the pharynx) .