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Some Random Medical Conditions
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel is a prescriptionantiplatelet medicine. It reducesyour risk ofgetting blood clots by affecting cells in your blood called platelets.
Pacemaker implantation
If you need to have a pacemaker fitted, a smallelectrical device called a pacemaker will be surgicallyimplanted in your chest.
Colposcopy
A colposcopy is a simple procedureused to look at the cervix, the lower partof the wombat thetop of the vagina.It's oftendone if Smear test finds abnormal cells in your cervix.
Ectopic pregnancy
An ectopic pregnancy is when a fertilised egg implants itself outside of the womb, usually in one of the fallopian tubes.
Coronary angiography
Cardiac catheterisation is an invasive diagnostic procedure that provides important information about the structure and function of the heart.
Hearing tests for children
Routine hearing tests areoffered to newborn babies and childrento identify any problems early on in their development.
Bulimia
Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder and mental health condition.
Gout
Gout is a type of arthritis in which small crystals are deposited form inside and around the joints. It causes sudden attacks of severe pain and swelling.
Chest pain
Chest pain can be caused by anything from muscle pain to a heart attack and should never be ignored.
Hypoglycaemia
Hypoglycaemia, or a"hypo",is an abnormally low level of glucose in yourblood (less than four millimoles per litre).
Antihistamines
Antihistamines are a type of medicineoften used totreat a number of allergic health conditions.
Chilblains
Chilblains are small, itchy swellings on the skin that occur as a reaction to cold temperatures. They most often affect the body's extremities, such as the toes, fingers, heels, ears and nose.
Vaginal discharge
It's normal for women and older girls to have vaginal discharge, buta sudden change in your discharge could be a sign of a problem.
Trophoblastic disease
A molar pregnancy is an unsuccessful pregnancy, where the placenta and foetus do not form properly, and a baby does not develop.
Paralysis
Paralysis is loss of the ability to move one or more muscles.It may be associated with loss of feeling and other bodily functions.
Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes red, flaky, crusty patches of skin covered with silvery scales.
Piles (haemorrhoids)
Haemorrhoids, also known as piles, are swellings containing enlarged blood vessels found inside or around the bottom (the rectum and anus).