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Some Random Medical Conditions
Overactive Thyroid
An overactive thyroid, also known as hyperthyroidism, is where the thyroid gland produces too much of the thyroid hormones.
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.
Smell sense, loss of
Anosmia is the medical term for loss of the sense of smell. It's usually caused by a nasal condition or brain injury, but some people are born without a sense of smell (congenital anosmia).
Euthanasia and assisted suicide
Euthanasia is the act of deliberately ending a person's life to relieve suffering.
Typhus
Typhus is a suddensevere illness caused by infection with Rickettsia bacteria.
Sprains
Sprains and strains are very common injuries that affectmuscles and ligaments.
Chronic gastritis
Chronic gastritis is an inflammation of the mucosa (lining) of the stomach which persists for a prolonged period of time, and thus leads to abdominal pain.
Sweat rash
Prickly heat, also known asmiliaria rubra,is an itchy rash of small, raised red spots that causes a stinging or prickling sensation on the skin.
Stings, sea creatures
Asea creature sting can usually be treated with first aid. But if serious symptoms develop, such as severe pain, swelling or difficulty breathing, dial 999 for an ambulance .
Colour vision deficiency
People with colour vision deficiencyfind it difficult to identify and distinguish between certain colours.
Skin cancer (melanoma)
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that can spread to other organs in the body.
Leukaemia, chronic lymphocytic
Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia is a type of cancer that affects the white blood cells and tends to progress slowly over many years.
Septic shock
Septic shock is a life-threatening condition that happens when your blood pressure drops to a dangerously low level after an infection.
Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a long-term condition that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints.The symptomsusually affect the hands, feet and wrists.
Stillbirth
A stillbirth is a baby born dead after 24 completed weeks of pregnancy. Around a half of all stillbirths are linked to placental complications.
Xerostomia
It's normal tooccasionally have adry mouth if youre dehydrated or feeling nervous, but a persistently dry mouth can be a sign of an underlying problem.
Frozen shoulder
Frozen shoulder is a condition that leads to pain and stiffness of the shoulder. It's also known as adhesive capsulitis or shoulder contracture.