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Some Random Medical Conditions
Labial fusion
Labial fusion, or labial adhesion, is when the small inner lips around the entrance to the vagina become sealed together.
Angelman syndrome
Angelman syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the nervous system and causes severe physical and intellectual disability.
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.
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.
Thalassaemia
Thalassaemia is the name for a group of inherited conditions that affect a substance in the blood called haemoglobin.
Hearing tests for children
Routine hearing tests areoffered to newborn babies and childrento identify any problems early on in their development.
Asthma
Asthma is a common lung condition that causes occasional breathing difficulties.
Gluten intolerance
Coeliac disease is a common digestive condition where the small intestine becomes inflamed and unable to absorb nutrients.
Positron emission tomography
Positron emission tomography ( PET) scans areusedto produce detailed three-dimensional imagesof the inside of the body.
Frontotemporal dementia
Frontotemporal dementia is an uncommon type of dementia estimated to affect around 16,000 people in the UK.
Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils. It's usually caused by a viral infection or, less commonly, a bacterial infection.
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.
Delirium (acute confusion)
Being in a state of confusionmeans not being able to think clearly or quickly, feeling disorientated, and struggling to pay attention, make decisions, or remember things.
Vitamins, minerals and supplements
Vitamins and minerals are essential nutrientsyour body needs in small amounts to work properly.
Ulcerative colitis
Ulcerative colitis is a long-term condition, where the colonand rectum become inflamed .
Tennis elbow
Tennis elbow is a condition that causespain around the outside of the elbow.
Rubeola
Measles is a highly infectious viral illness that can be very unpleasant and sometimes lead to serious complications. Anyone can get measles if they haven't been vaccinated or they haven't had it before, although it's most common in young children.
Stoma
An ileostomy is where the small bowel (small intestine) is diverted through an opening in the tummy (abdomen).