Medical Conditions

Hypothermia

Hypothermia occurs when a person's body temperaturedrops below 35C (95F). Normal body temperature is around 37C (98.6F).

Munchausen's syndrome by proxy

Fabricated or induced illness (FII) is a rare form of child abuse. It occurs when a parent or carer, usually the child's biological mother, exaggerates or deliberately causes symptoms of illness in the child.

Swallowing pills (problems)

Ifyou or someone you care for struggles to swallow pills, you should discuss it with your doctor or pharmacist.

Travel sickness

Motion sickness is a term that describes an unpleasant combination of symptoms, such as dizziness, nausea and vomiting, that can occur when you're travelling.

Pruritus ani

Itchy bottom (pruritus ani) is characterisedby astrong urge to scratch the skin around youranus.

Rosacea

Rosacea is a common but poorly understood long-termskin condition that mainly affects the face.

Scabies

Scabies is a contagious skin condition caused by tiny mites that burrow into the skin.

Bowel incontinence

Bowel incontinence is an inability to control bowel movements, resulting in involuntary soiling. It's also sometimes known as faecal incontinence.

Swimmer's ear

Otitis externa is a condition that causes inflammation (redness and swelling) of the external ear canal, which isthe tube between the outer ear and eardrum.

Facial paralysis

Bell's palsy is a condition that causes temporary weakness or paralysis of the muscles in one side of the face. It is the most common cause of facial paralysis.

Brain tumours

A brain tumour is agrowth of cells in the brain that multiplies in an abnormal, uncontrollable way. It can either be cancerous (malignant) or non-cancerous (benign).

Ovarian cyst

An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac that develops on a woman's ovary. They're very common and don't usually cause any symptoms.

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is asevere long-term mental health condition. It causes a range of different psychological symptoms.

Pressure ulcers

Pressure ulcers are an injury that breaks down the skin and underlying tissue. They are caused whenan area of skin is placed under pressure.

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 .

Breast reduction on the NHS

Breast reduction surgery can help women who are unhappy with the shape, weight or droop of their breasts by making them smaller and more lifted.

Stye

A stye is a small, painful lump (cyst) on the inside or outside of the eyelid.

Polio

Polio is a serious viral infection that used to be common in the UK and worldwide. It's rare nowadays because it can be prevented with vaccination.