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Some Random Medical Conditions
Stomach cancer
Stomach cancer, or gastric cancer,is a fairly uncommon type of cancer. Around 7,000 people are diagnosed with it each year in the UK.
Diarrhoea
Diarrhea, also spelled diarrhoea, is the condition of having at least three loose or liquid bowel movements each day. It often lasts for a few days and can result in dehydration due to fluid loss.
Gilbert's syndrome
In Gilberts syndrome, slightly higher than normallevels of a substance called bilirubin build up in the blood.
Abscess
An abscess is a painful collection of pus, usually caused by a bacterial infection. Abscesses can develop anywhere in the body.
Lacerations
Most cuts and grazes are minor and can be easily treated at home.
Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis is a rare condition that causes small patches of red and swollen tissue, called granulomas, to develop in the organs of the body. It usually affects the lungs and skin.
Angina pectoris
Angina pectoris (stenocardia) is the result of myocardial ischemia . Stenocardia is the medical term for chest pain or discomfort due to coronary heart disease.
Bedbugs
Bedbugs are small blood-sucking insects that live in cracks and crevices in and around beds. They crawl out at night and bite exposed skin to feed on blood.
Undescended testicles
Undescended testicles are a common childhood condition where a boy's testiclesare not in theirusual place in the scrotum.
Mastitis
Mastitis is a condition which causes a woman's breast tissue to become painful and inflamed. It's most common in breastfeeding women, usually within the first three months after giving birth.
Vulval cancer
Cancer of the vulva is a rare type of cancer that affects women. Around 1,200 new casesare diagnosed each year in the UK.
Autism spectrum disorder
The characteristics of autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) can vary both from person to person and across different environments.
Hallux valgus
A bunion is a bonydeformity of the joint at the base of the big toe.The medical name is hallux valgus.
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is asevere long-term mental health condition. It causes a range of different psychological symptoms.
Broken Leg
A broken leg (leg fracture) will be severely painful and may beswollen or bruised. You usually won't be able to walk on it.
Herceptin
Herceptin is the brand name of a medicine called trastuzumab. It's used to treat some types of Breast cancer , oesophageal cancer and stomach cancer .