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Tummy ache
Stomach aches are a type of pain which is mostly felt in the upper part of the belly (the solar plexus), which also extends to the tummy, characterized by a feeling of constriction, which can alter in severity as time progresses.
Termination of pregnancy
An abortion is the medical process of ending a pregnancy so it doesn't result in the birth of a baby.
Testicular feminisation syndrome
Androgen insensitivity syndrome (AIS) is a rare condition that affects the development of a child's genitals and reproductive organs.
Telogen effluvium
Alopecia is the general medical term for hair loss. There are many types of hair loss with different symptoms and causes.
Tinea pedis
Athlete's foot is a rash caused by a fungus that usually appears between the toes.
Tongue pain or soreness
A sore or painful tongue is usually caused by something obvious and visible, although there are a few less obvious causes you should be aware of that may need treating.
Turner syndrome
Turner syndrome is a genetic disorderthat affects about 1 in every 2,000 baby girls and only affects females.
Teeth grinding
Bruxism (BRUK-siz-um) is a condition in which you grind, gnash or clench your teeth.
Thyroid eye disease
Exophthalmos,also known asproptosis, is a medical term fora bulging or protruding eyeball or eyeballs. It's most often caused by thyroid eye disease.
Talipes
Club foot is a deformity of the foot and ankle that babies can be born with. The position and function of the foot can be greatly improved, if treated early .
Topical corticosteroids
Topical corticosteroids (steroids) are medications applied directly to the skin to reduce inflammation and irritation.
Tietze's syndrome
Costochondritis is the medical term for inflammation of the cartilage that joins your ribs to your breastbone (sternum). This area is known as the costochondral joint.
Thyroiditis
Thyroiditis is the medical term for inflammation (swelling) of the thyroid gland, whichcan either cause abnormally high or low levels of thyroid hormones in the blood.
Tooth abscess
A dental abscess is a collection of pus that can form inside the teeth, in the gums, or in the bone that holds the teeth in place. Its caused by a bacterial infection.
Traveller's diarrhoea
Diarrhoea is where you frequently pass watery or loose poo. Some people may also have other symptoms, depending on the cause.
Tapeworm infections
Tapeworms are parasites that can live in a person's intestine (bowel). They don't always cause symptoms and when they do they are often mistaken for another illness.
Trisomy 21
Down's syndrome, also known as Down syndrome, is a genetic condition that typically causes some level of learning disability and characteristic physical features.
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.
Typhus
Typhus is a suddensevere illness caused by infection with Rickettsia bacteria.
Threadworms
Threadworms, also known as pinworms,are tiny parasitic worms thatinfect thelarge intestine of humans.
Tennis elbow
Tennis elbow is a condition that causespain around the outside of the elbow.
Tracheoesophageal fistula and oesophageal atresia
Oesophageal atresiais a rare birth defect that affectsa baby's oesophagus (the tube through which food passes from the mouth to the stomach).
Tremor (essential)
Essential tremor is a type ofuncontrollable shake or tremble of part of the body.
Thrombophilia
Thrombophilia is where the blood has an increased tendency to form clots.
Trapped Wind (Flatulence)
Flatulence is passing gas from the digestive system out of the back passage. It's more commonly known as "passing wind", or "farting".
Tight foreskin (phimosis)
Phimosis is a condition where the foreskin is too tight to be pulled back over the head of the penis (glans).
Transsexualism
Gender dysphoria is a condition where a person experiences discomfort or distress because there's a mismatch between their biological sex and gender identity.It's sometimes known as gender identity disorder (GID), gender incongruence or transgenderism.
Temporal arteritis
Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is a conditionin whichmediumand large arteries, usually in the head and neck, become inflamed.
Tendon repair, hand
If any of the tendons in your hand are damaged, surgery may be needed to repair them and help restore movement in the affected fingers or thumb.
Trophoblastic disease
A molar pregnancy is an unsuccessful pregnancy, where the placenta and foetus do not form properly, and a baby does not develop.
Testosterone deficiency (hypogonadism)
Some men develop depression,loss of sex drive, erectile dysfunction and other physical and emotional symptomswhen they reach their late 40s to early 50s.
Type 1 diabetes
Diabetes is a lifelong condition that causes a person's blood sugar (glucose) level to become too high. The hormone insulin, produced by the pancreas, is responsible for controlling the amount of glucose in the blood.
Temporomandibular joint disorder
Temporomandibular disorder (TMD)is a problem affecting the 'chewing' muscles and the jointsbetween the lower jaw and the base of the skull.
Twisted neck
Neck pain or a stiff neck is a common problem which usually gets better after a few days or weeks. It's rarely asign of anything serious.
Tetanus
Tetanus is a serious but rare condition caused by bacteria getting into a wound.
Transient ischaemic attack (TIA)
A transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or "mini stroke" is caused by a temporary disruption in the blood supply to part of the brain.
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.
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.
Type 2 diabetes
Diabetes is a lifelong condition that causes a person's blood sugar level to become too high. The hormone insulin produced by the pancreas is responsible for controlling the amount of glucose in the blood
Trauma and orthopaedics (orthopaedic surgery)
Trauma and orthopaedics is an area of surgery concerned with injuries and conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system (the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, musclesand nerves).
Trisomy 13
Patau's syndrome is a rare, serious genetic disorder caused by having an additional copy of chromosome 13 in some or all of the body's cells. It's also called trisomy 13.
Tinea versicolor
Pityriasis versicolor, sometimes called tinea versicolor, is a common condition that causes small patchesof skin to become scaly and discoloured.
Tinea fungal infection (ringworm)
Ringworm is a common fungal infection that can cause a red or silvery ring-like rash on the skin. Ringworm commonly affects arms and legs, but it can appear almost anywhere on the body.Despite its name, ringworm doesn't have anything to do with worms.
Tamiflu
Find out about the history of swine flu (H1N1) and what the current situation is.
Tay-Sachs disease
Tay-Sachs disease is arare and usually fatal genetic disorder that causes progressive damage to the nervous system.
Tuberculosis (TB)
Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection spread through inhaling tiny droplets from the coughs or sneezes of an infected person. It mainly affects the lungs, but it can affect any part of the body, including the tummy (abdomen) glands, bones and nervous system.
Tenosynovitis
Tendons are strong bands or cords of tissue that attach muscle to bone. They help move the bones and joints when muscles contract.
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a method of pain relief involving the use of a mild electrical current.
Tension-type headaches
A tension-type headache is the most common type of headache and the one we think of as a normal, everyday headache. It may feel like a constant ache that affects both sides of the head. You may also feel the neck muscles tighten and a feeling of pressure behind the eyes
Testicular cancer
Cancer of the testicle is one of the less common cancers and tends to mostly affect men between 15 and 49 years of age.
Testicular lumps and swellings
Lumps and swellings in the testicles are a relatively common symptom in boys and men,and can have a number of different causes.
Thalassaemia
Thalassaemia is the name for a group of inherited conditions that affect a substance in the blood called haemoglobin.
Thirst
Feeling thirsty all the time and for no good reason isn't normal and should be investigated by your GP.
Thyroid cancer
Thyroid cancer is a raretype of cancer that affects the thyroid gland, a small gland at the base of the neck that produces hormones.
Tick-borne encephalitis
Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is a viral infection spread to humans by the bite of asmall spider-likeparasitecalled a tick.
Tics
Tics are fast, repetitive muscle movements that result in sudden and difficult to control body jolts or sounds.
Tinnitus
Tinnitus isthe term forhearingsoundsthat come from inside your body, rather than from an outside source.
Tongue-tie
Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) is a problemaffecting somebabies with a tight piece of skin between the underside of their tongue and the floor of their mouth (lingual frenulum).
Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils. It's usually caused by a viral infection or, less commonly, a bacterial infection.
Tooth decay
Tooth decay can occur when acidis produced fromplaque, which builds up on your teeth.
Toothache
Toothache refers to pain in and around the teeth and jaws that's usually caused by tooth decay.
Total protein test
A total protein test measures the amount ofprotein in your blood.
Tourette's syndrome
Tourettes syndrome is a neurological condition (affecting the brain and nervous system), characterised by a combination ofinvoluntary noises and movements called Orthodontics .
Toxic shock syndrome
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare but life-threatening condition caused by bacteria getting into the body and releasing harmful toxins.
Toxocariasis
Toxocariasis is a rare infection caused by roundworm parasites. It's spread from animals to humansthrough contact withinfected faeces.
Toxoplasmosis
Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii).
Tracheostomy
A tracheostomy is an opening created at the front of the neck so a tubecan be inserted into the windpipe (trachea) to help you breathe.
Traction
Traction is the use of weights, ropes and pulleys to apply force to tissues surrounding a broken bone.
TURP
A transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a surgical procedure that involves cutting away a section of the prostate.
Trichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a tiny parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis (TV).
Trichotillomania
Trichotillomania is a condition where a person feels compelled to pull their hair out.
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.
Trimethylaminuria ('fish odour syndrome')
Trimethylaminuria is an uncommon geneticdisorder that causes a strong body odour usually described as like rotting fish, faeces or garbage.
Tuberous sclerosis
Tuberous sclerosis, also known as tuberous sclerosis complex, is a rare genetic condition that causes mainlynon-cancerous ( benign ) tumours to develop in different parts of the body.
Typhoid fever
Typhoid fever is a bacterialinfection that can spread throughout the body, affecting many organs. Without prompt treatment, it can cause serious complications and can be fatal.