Conditions A-Z
In this section we give information on a variety of different Health topics and also suggest complementary therapies which can be used in conjunction with conventional medicine to help alleviate these conditions.
Roundworm
A roundworm infection is a disease of the digestive tract, which is caused by a group of parasitic worms known as nematodes. Roundworm infections can…
Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in a person's mood, energy, and ability to fu…
Psoriatic Arthropathy
Psoriatic arthropathy is a form of arthritis that affects about 10-20% of people with psoriasis. The arthritis affects the lining of joints causing s…
Lumbago
Lumbago is a general term used to describe pain in the lumbar region, or lower back. Lumbago can occur in any age group, but is common among younger p…
| Condition / Therapy | Description |
|---|---|
| Blepharospasm | Blepharospasm is an involuntary contraction of one of the muscles that controls the eyelids, causing |
| Buerger's Disease | Buerger's disease is a rare condition where blood vessels in the legs, and sometimes the arms, becom |
| Body Dysmorphia | Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a preoccupation with the appearance of a certain part of the body. |
| Bornholm Disease | Bornholm disease is a viral infection of the intercostal muscles - those of the chest wall that join |
| Bell's palsy | Bell's palsy is the most common cause of facial palsy, when the facial nerve becomes damaged or infl |
| Bipolar Disorder | Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual sh |
| Behcet's Disease | Behcet's disease is a rare autoimmune disorder that causes small blood vessels around the body to be |
| Baker's cyst | You don't have to be a baker to develop a baker's cyst, which is an accumulation of fluid behind the |
| Atrial Fibrillation | Atrial fibrillation is the most common cause of the heart beating irregularly. Such palpitations fee |
| Aortic Stenosis | Normally, blood passes from the left lower chamber of the heart, called the left ventricle, through |
| Anorexia | Anorexia nervosa is a common eating disorder that often starts with normal dieting to lose weight, b |
| Addison's disease | Addison's disease is a rare condition of the adrenal glands that's estimated to affect about one in |
| Acromegaly | Acromegaly occurs when the body produces too much growth hormone. |
| Acrodysostosis | This rare inherited condition affects the development of bones. |
| Acne | Acne is a skin condition characterised by spots or pimples on the face, chest, neck and back. It occ |
| Astigmatism | Astigmatism occurs when the front part of the eye, the cornea, is not a regular symmetrical spherica |
| Abnormal Heart Rhythms | Not all abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias) are dangerous. In fact, an abnormal heartbeat is a comm |
| Kawasaki Disease | Kawasaki disease causes a prolonged fever that's associated with damage to the heart and blood vesse |
| Kabuki Syndrome | Kabuki syndrome is named after a Japanese traditional theatrical form because the visual symptoms ar |
| Agoraphobia | Although agoraphobia is thought of as a fear of open spaces, the real underlying fear is more comple |
| Albinism | Albinism is a group of conditions characterised by a lack of colour in the skin, hair and eyes. |
| Urticaria | Urticaria is a type of rash which is made up of wheals. (A wheal is a temporary raised area of the s |
| Tapeworm | Tapeworms are parasitic worms that live in the intestinal tracts of some animals. Certain species of |
| Roundworm | A roundworm infection is a disease of the digestive tract, which is caused by a group of parasitic w |
| Primary Immunodeficiency | Primary immunodeficiency conditions are relatively rare disorders and result from intrinsic defects |
| Polio | Polio is an infectious disease caused by a virus. It can strike at any age, but affects mainly child |
| Nosebleeds | The medical term for a nosebleed is epistaxis and it is defined as bleeding from a blood vessel whic |
| Night Terrors | Night terrors can be very frightening and confusing, often more so for the parent who has to deal wi |
| Moles | Moles are common spots on the skin, which usually look like large freckles. They can be flesh-colour |
| Meningitis C Immunisation | The Meningitis C vaccine was introduced to Ireland in 2000 and became part of the Primary Childhood |
| Leukaemia | Leukaemia is the medical name for cancer of the blood. It is a very serious illness in which the mar |
| Lazy eye | A lazy eye is more commonly known as a squint, and it is a condition in which one eye turns slightly |
| Lactose Intolerance | Lactose intolerance is the inability to absorb lactose, which is the main sugar found in milk. The c |
| Impetigo | Impetigo is a bacterial skin infection which is highly contagious. It is most commonly found in chil |
| Head Lice | Head lice are flat-backed, greyish insects that live on human scalps. They are extremely common - mo |
| Grommets | A grommet is a plastic tube which is slipped through a tiny incision in the eardrum. It acts as a pr |
| Epidermolysis Bullosa | Epidermolysis Bullosa, known as EB for short, is the name given to describe a rare group of genetic |
| Ear Ache | Ear ache is extremely common in children. The most frequent cause of ear ache is otitis media (infec |
| Dyspraxia | Some children despite adequate teaching, a stimulating environment and with a generally normal intel |
| Dyslexia | Dyslexia means difficulty with words. It affects reading, spelling, writing, memory and concentratio |
| Colic | One of the hardest things for new parents to cope with is an infant who cries incessantly. It can be |
| Cleft Lip and Palate | A cleft is a correctable birth defect that causes incomplete development of the structure of the mou |
| Childhood Fever | If your child feels hot to touch and looks red or flushed, he or she probably has a fever (a tempera |
| Chickenpox | Chickenpox is a highly contagious viral illness that usually occurs in children, although adults can |
| Bed Wetting | Bed-wetting is involuntary urination during sleep that occurs more often than once a month. It can a |
| Cerebral Palsy | If the part of the brain that controls the muscles is damaged while the brain is growing, cerebral p |
| Autism | Autism is a neurological condition in which a child is unable to relate to people and situations. It |
| Asthma | Asthma is an inability to breathe properly. During an asthma episode, muscle spasms and swelling bro |
| Juvenile Arthritis | Juvenile arthritis is the umbrella term for the types of arthritis which occur in children. Children |
| Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a treatable neurobiological condition, resulting |
| Adenoids | The adenoid is sometimes referred to as nasopharyngeal tonsils. Like the tonsils proper, they are a |
| Acanthosis Nigricans | Acanthosis nigricans is a condition which results in thick, dark areas developing on the skin. It is |
| Undescended Testicle | A male baby's testicles develop inside the abdomen before birth. Usually they descend to their perma |
| Trigeminal Neuralgia | Neuralgia is the medical term used to describe nerve pain. Trigeminal neuralgia is an extremely pain |
| Testicular Torsion | Torsion means twisted. In testicular torsion, the spermatic cord becomes twisted and the blood flow |
| Stuttering | Stuttering, also known as stammering, is primarily characterised by repetitions, pauses, and prolong |
| Slipped Disc | The bones or vertebrae which comprise the spinal column are joined together by cartilage discs. Each |
| Ringworm of the groin | This is a fungal skin infection of the groin. Both men and women can get it, however in men, it can |
| Penis Size | The burning question is what size is normal? The answer is that the penis comes in all shapes and si |
| Penile Warts | A wart is a small, benign (non-cancerous) growth on the skin. Both men and women can get warts in t |
| Penile Cancer | Penile cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancerous) cells originate in the skin or tissue of t |
| Pancreatitis | This is a disease in which the pancreas becomes inflamed. The pancreas produces enzymes, which diges |
| Motor Neurone Disease | Motor neurone disease (MND) is the name given to a group of related diseases in which there is progr |
| Premature Ejaculation | Premature ejaculation (PE), also known as rapid ejaculation, rapid climax, premature climax or early |
| Retrograde Ejaculation | Retrograde ejaculation is a condition in which semen is ejaculated back into the bladder rather than |
| Male Infertility | Infertility means that there is difficulty in conceiving a child. Problems can arise because of the |
| Inflammation of the penis | Inflammation of the penis and occasionally the foreskin. |
| Hydrocele | A hydrocele is a build-up of fluid in the membrane which surrounds the scrotum. Some babies develop |
| Inguinal Hernia | When people use the term hernia they are usually referring to an inguinal hernia. An inguinal herni |
| Bent Penis | Named after a French Surgeon, François de la Peyronie, who first described Peyronie's disease in 17 |
| Circumcision | Circumcision is a procedure in which a portion of the foreskin is removed. |
| Haemophilia | Haemophilia is a group of inherited blood disorders that affect the blood's ability to form clots. P |
| Peyronies Disease | Named after a French surgeon, François de la Peyronie, who first described Peyronie's disease in 17 |
| Sex & Menopause | Some, but by no means all, women experience a decrease in sexual desire during menopause. Reduced h |
| Weaning | Weaning is the process in which a baby is introduced to solid food. Very young babies need no food o |
| Vaginal Itching | Cancer of the vagina, is a rare kind of cancer in women. In vaginal cancer, cancer (malignant) cells |
| Vaginal Cancer | Vaginal Cancer is cancer which originates in the vagina. It is actually extremely rare as most cance |
| Urinary Tract Infection | Urinary tract infections are more commonly known as UTIs. Infections of the urinary tract are extrem |
| Urinary Incontinence | Incontinence is an uncontrollable and involuntary loss of bladder control. |
| Urethritis | Urethritis is an inflammation of the urethra. The urethra is the tube responsible for carrying urine |
| Trichomoniasis | While trichomoniasis is a fairly common Sexually Transmitted Disease, it can occasionally be contrac |
| Thrush | Thrush is a vaginal yeast infection which affects around 75% of women at some point during their liv |
| Tension Headache | This is a severe pain in one or more parts of the head, as well as the back of the neck. It is not c |
| Stretch Marks | Stretch marks are red marks which sometimes appear on the skin if it is stretched beyond its normal |
| Sleep Apnoea | This is a potentially life-threatening condition in which breathing is disrupted during sleep. It ha |
| Sex During Pregnancy | Sexual intercourse is not harmful during pregnancy. In fact, it is safe to have sex right up unti |
| Septicaemia | Septicaemia is a potentially life threatening infection in which large amounts of bacteria are prese |
| Sarcoidosis | Sarcoidosis belongs to a category of diseases known as connective tissue disorders. Connective tissu |
| Raynaud's Disease | Raynaud's disease is a condition which affects the extremities: predominantly the fingers and toes, |
| Psoriatic Arthropathy | Psoriatic arthropathy is a form of arthritis that affects about 10-20% of people with psoriasis. Th |
| Prolapsed womb | A condition in which the womb (uterus) descends from its normal position into the vagina. The womb |
| Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome | Polycystic ovarian syndrome is known by a variety of names. It is also called polycystic ovaries, po |
| Haemorrhoids | Haemorrhoids are small, blood-filled swellings, caused by dilated (varicose) veins of the rectum or |
| Pelvic_Examination | Examination of a woman's external and internal genital organs may be necessary for a number of reaso |
| Phantom Pregnancy | A phantom, or false pregnancy, is a condition in which a non-pregnant woman exhibits all the classic |
| Painful Sex | The medical term for painful sexual intercourse is Dyspareunia and it is a common complaint, some wo |
| Dysmenorrhoea | Painful menstruation affects approximately 50% of menstruating women, and 10% are incapacitated for |
| Painful Periods | These are pains which may be experienced in the days leading up to the period or during actual menst |
| oligomenorrhoea | Oligomenorrhoea is infrequent or very light menstruation. It usually refers to women who had normal |
| Menstruation | Menstruation, or having periods, is part of the female reproductive cycle.While the average interval |
| Oedema during Pregnancy | Most people suffer from a some swelling of the ankles and feet towards the end of the day, especiall |
| Obstetric Cholestasis | Obstetric cholestasis is a liver condition that only occurs in pregnancy. It is not known what cause |
| Nipple Discharge | Nipple discharge is a fairly common complaint, even among women who are not pregnant. Most discharge |
| Third Nipple | Third nipples, or supernumerary nipples, are more common than people think.They tend to stay smaller |
| Retracted Nipple | A retracted nipple is one which is pulled inward from time to time. It is not permanently turned inw |
| Inverted Nipple | An inverted nipple is one which is permanently turned inwards. This is due to the fact that it is co |
| Nipples | A retracted nipple is one which is pulled inward from time to time. It is not permanently turned inw |
| Muscular Dystrophy | Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a collective term for a range of neuromuscular conditions. It is characte |
| Multiple Pregnancy | The development of more than one pregnancy in the womb is medically classified as a multiple pregnan |
| Morning Sickness | This is a common complaint of women in the early months of their pregnancy. It refers to a feeling o |
| Molluscum Contagiosum | Molluscum contagiosum is a viral infection of the skin. It is common in children, and in the past, w |
| Lumbago | Lumbago is a general term used to describe pain in the lumbar region, or lower back. Lumbago can occ |
| Jaundice in Newborns | Jaundice refers to a yellow discolouration of the skin and white part of the eyes. It is very common |
| Ingrown Toenails | Ingrown toenails are simply nails that grow back into the flesh of the toe, causing pain and discomf |
| Hot Flushes | A hot flush is a sudden sensation of intense heat in the upper part or all of the body and may mark |
| Hirsutism | In these body conscious times, something as innocuous as a little extra body or facial hair can be s |
| pre-eclampsia | Pre-eclampsia is a condition which is specific to pregnancy and, if undetected, it can lead to a muc |
| High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy | Hypertension is the medical term used to describe high blood pressure. Regular monitoring of blood p |
| Hepatitis C | Hepatitis is an infectious inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis C is a variant of hepatitis that is |
| Foot Odour | Foot odour can be an embarrassing complaint, but it is one of the most common, liable to affect most |
| Foetal Alcohol Syndrome | Foetal alcohol syndrome refers to a number of defects a baby can be born with, as a result of their |
| Flatulence | Flatulence is the presence of a mixture of gases known as flatus in the digestive tract of mammals e |
| Fibromyalgia | Fibromyalgia is a poorly understood disorder. It is a chronic syndrome that causes a stiff, burning |
| Fainting | Most people suffer at least one fainting attack during the course of their lifetime. While fainting |
| Faecal Incontinence | This is an inability to retain faeces on the rectum. |
| Eye Floaters | Everyone gets occasional specks in front of their eyes. These specks are known as floaters and they |
| Excessive Sweating | The medical term for excessive sweating is hyperhidrosis. It may only affect the armpits, feet or ha |
| Endometriosis | Endometriosis is a condition in which patches of the endometrium (the lining of the uterus or womb) |
| Ectopic Pregnancy | The word "ectopic" means displaced, and an ectopic pregnancy is one which grows somewhere other than |
| Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding | This is abnormal or irregular bleeding that is not caused by an infection, a tumour or pregnancy. It |
| Down Syndrome | Down syndrome is the most frequent chromosomal anomaly - it occurs in one in every 546 live births i |
| Diabetes | Diabetes is a disorder caused by insufficient or lack of production of insulin (a hormone) by the pa |
| Depression | Everyone of us knows what it feels like to be 'down in the dumps' or sad. We may even refer to ourse |
| Dandruff | Dandruff is an overabundance of a natural process that occurs in everyone. The skin cells covering o |
| Cytomegalovirus | CMV is a common virus that is related to the herpes family. It can be spread during sex, or in blood |
| Cushing's Syndrome | Dr Harvey Cushing originally described a tumour of the Pituitary gland, which resulted in over produ |
| Counselling After Abuse | The National Counselling Service for Survivors of Institutional Abuse has been developed as a result |
| Crab Lice | Crab lice are small insects that live in coarse body hair (pubic, underarm and on hairy legs and che |
| Common Cold | The common cold is the name given to a contagious viral disease which infects the soft lining of the |
| Antenatal Care | The Maternity and Infant Care Scheme provides a programme of care to all expectant mothers who are o |
| Chancroid | Chancroid is an STD (sexually transmitted disease). It is found all over the world, but is most prev |
| Antenatal Classes | Antenatal Classes will provide you with information about pregnancy, labour and delivery, and baby c |
| Breastfeeding | Breastfeeding, or nursing, is the process of feeding an infant with milk produced in a woman's mamma |
| Amniocentesis | Amniocentesis is one antenatal procedure that may be administered during pregnancy to detect certain |
| Breech Birth | A breech birth is when your baby is born either feet or bottom first, instead of the normal head fir |
| Wind | Wind is a build up of excessive gas in the stomach or intestines which can cause cramps and discomfo |
| Tetanus | Tetanus is a medical condition that is characterized by a prolonged contraction of skeletal muscles. |
| Breast lumps & Cysts | All women have lumpy breasts: many lumps or nodules that women find are areas of normal breast tissu |
| Breast Cancer | All women are at risk for getting breast cancer. As you get older, your risk increases. Assuming y |
| Body Odour | The body produces two different kinds of sweat, eccrine and apocrine. Neither type of sweat has an o |
| Baldness in Women | Baldness occurs when hair falls out but new hair does not grow in its place. The cause of the failur |
| Bad Breath | Bad breath is the common name for the medical condition known as halitosis . There are many differen |
| Back Pain in Pregnancy | For pregnant women, back pain during pregnancy is not a trivial matter. If not addressed, it can hav |
| Back Pain | Acute or short-term low back pain generally lasts from a few days to a few weeks. Most acute back pa |
| Appendicitis | Appendicitis means inflammation of the appendix. |
| Angina | Angina is chest pain or discomfort that occurs when your heart muscle does not get enough blood. Ang |
| Wheezing | A wheeze is a continuous, coarse, whistling sound produced in the airways during breathing. Wheezing |
| AIDS | Acquired immune deficiency syndrome or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS or Aids) is a collec |
| Tuberculosis | Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection affecting any organ through the lymph nodes and bloodstream. I |
| Whooping Cough | Whooping cough, a highly contagious disease caused by the bacterium, Bordetella pertussis; it derive |
| Vaginitis | Vaginitis is an inflammation of the vaginal mucosa and often associated with an irritation or infect |
| Yeast Infection | A fungal disease which affects many parts of the body, but is particularly likely to affect warm, d |
| Toxic Shock Syndrome | Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare but potentially fatal disease caused by a bacterial toxin. Diff |
| Sexual Dysfunction | Sexual dysfunction or sexual malfunction (see also sexual function) is difficulty during any stage o |
| Sneezing | This is your body's way of eliminating any irritants or toxins from the nasal passages. See our Col |
| Sickle Cell Anaemia | Sickle cell Anaema is caused by a group of genetic disorders caused by sickle hemoglobin. In many fo |
| Varicose Veins | Varicose Veins are veins that have become enlarged and twisted. The term commonly refers to the vein |
| Stomach Cancer | Stomach cancer (also called gastric cancer) can develop in any part of the stomach and may spread th |
| Tonsillitis | Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils and will often, but not necessarily, cause a sore thro |
| Tinnitus | Tinnitus a sensation of ringing in the ears or the head.Tinnitus is very common and can be quite ann |
| Testicular Cancer | Testicular cancer is cancer that develops in the testicles, a part of the male reproductive system.O |
| Sunburn | A sunburn is a burn to living tissue such as skin produced by overexposure to ultraviolet radiation, |
| Stomach Ulcer | These are holes or loss of tissue in the lining of the stomach or the duodenum. |
| Staph Infections | Staphylococcus aureus also known as golden staph, is the most common cause of staph infections is a |
| Syphilis | Syphilis is a curable sexually transmitted disease. The route of transmission of syphilis is almost |
| Stye | A stye (hordeolum) is an infection of the sebaceous glands at the base of the eyelashes.[1] While th |
| Stroke | Stroke or cerebrovascular accident (CVA) is the clinical designation for a rapidly developing loss o |
| Snoring | Snoring is the vibration of respiratory structures and the resulting sound, due to obstructed air mo |
| Skin Cancer | Skin cancer is a malignant growth on the skin which can have many causes. Skin cancer generally deve |
| Sinusitis | Sinusitis is an infection or inflammation of the sinuses |
| Shingles | Herpes zoster, known as Shingles, is the reactivation of varicella zoster virus, or VZV. The virus, |
| Sexually Transmitted Disease | A sexually transmitted disease (STD), a.k.a. Venereal disease (VD), is an illness that has a signifi |
| Scoliosis | Scoliosis is a progressive sideways curvature of the spine. People with scoliosis have an S bend cur |
| Sciatica | This condition occurs as a result of a slipped disc or other reasons |
| Schizophrenia | Schizophrenia, from the Greek roots schizein ("to split") and phrēn, phren- ("mind"), is a psyc |
| Scarlet Fever | Scarlet fever is an exotoxin-mediated disease that occurs most often in association with a sore thro |
| Scabies | Scabies is caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei, variety hominis, as shown by the Italian biologist |
| Rheumatic Fever | This is a rare disease which is caused by an infection in the throat. |
| Restless Leg Syndrome | Restless leg syndrome is neurological characterised by a tingling feeling or crawling sensation deep |
| Respiratory Problems | There are different types of respiratory problems. There are respiratory infections, such as the com |
| Rabies | Rabies (Latin: rabies, "madness, rage, fury") is a viral zoonotic disease that causesinflammation of |
| Psoriasis | Psoriasis is a skin condition whereby areas are covered in pink or red coloured patches with white s |
| Prostate Cancer | disease in which cancer develops in the prostate, a gland in the male reproductive system. It occurs |
| Premenstrual Syndrome | Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) (historically called PMT or Premenstrual Tension) is a collection of phy |
| Post Traumatic Stress Disorder | Someone who has experienced severe trauma (eg: war, combat, natural disaster, physical or sexual abu |
| Postnasal Drip | This is excess mucus that has lodged itself in the throat instead of disappearing through the nasal |
| Pneumonia | This is the inflammation of the substance of the lungs. |
| Pleurisy | Describes the inflammation of the pleura (the membrane of the lungs).You will find it very difficult |
| Plantar Warts | Plantar warts are tough growths that appear on the soles of the feet. Normal standing and walking cr |
| Pinched Nerve | Most of us have experienced the numbness of a limb when we realise we have been lying on it the wron |
| Phobias | A Phobia is an intense dread of a certain situation or an object.Phobias are anxiety disorders. |
| Phlebitis | This is any condition where there is inflammation of a vein. It can refer to superficial veins in th |
| Pelvic Inflammatory Disease | Infection in a womans pelvic region. If not treated promptly PID can become very serious and often |
| Panic Attacks | These are times of immense anxiety and/or stress, with or without triggers which can occur again and |
| Ovarian Cancer | Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer deaths in women, the leading cause of death from |
| Osteoporosis | This is a crippling disease affecting both men and women caused by a lack of calcium. Osteoporosis |
| Oral Cancer | Oral cancer is any cancerous tissue growth located in the mouth. It may arise as a primary lesion or |
| Obesity | This is a term given to people who are more than 20% over their ideal body weight. |
| Obsessive Compulsive Disorder | This is a disorder in which the person needs to follow certain set patterns or routines that may be |
| Muscle Cramps | These are spasms or tight muscles. Usually in the legs. |
| Multiple Sclerosis | Multiple Sclerosis is a condition which affects the central nervous system. |
| Motion Sickness | This is sickness resulting from the motion of the vehicle in which one is travelling.Although quite |
| Menopause | Menopause refers to the time in a woman's life when she stops ovulating and is a process not a final |
| Meningitis | Meningitis is the inflammation and infection of the meninges, the membranes covering the brain and s |
| Measles | Measles is highly contagious and is a very severe childhood disease. (Adults can get measles but it |
| Manic Depression | Manic-depression or bipolar disorder is a disturbing illness both to the sufferer and there families |
| Malaria | Malaria is an infectious disease transmitted by mosquitoes. Almost all tropical areas (Asia, Africa |
| Macular Degeneration | Macular Degeneration is a medical condition predominantly found in elderly adults in which the cente |
| Lymphoma | This disease affects the lymph cells or lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell which fights infecti |
| Lupus | Lupus is a disease of the immune system in which the body fights part of itself instead of concentra |
| Liver Cancer | Like most cancers, liver cancer usually has no initial symptoms, but may eventually cause: |
| Lice | Lice are parasites that live by infesting humans and sucking their blood. There are several types of |
| Laryngitis | Laryngitis is the inflammation of the larynx caused by an infection, or by over-use of the voice, or |
| Kidney Stone | These are deposits that form in the kidney or bladder when substances which are normally dissolved i |
| Kidney Disease | Kidney disease a the inability of the kidneys to perform their normal functions. |
| Kidney Cancer | Why the cells become cancerous is not known. A history of smoking greatly increases the risk for dev |
| Jaundice | Jaundice is a yellowing of the skin and eyes - it is not a disease but a symptom of a disorder. |
| Irritable Bowel Syndrome | IBS is a condition which causes abdominal pain and disturbs bowel action. |
| Insomnia | Difficulty in getting to sleep, interrupted sleep, or waking up too early. |
| Ingrown Nail | A condition whereby the nail grows into the skin of the toe instead of over it. |
| Infections | An infection is the detrimental colonization of a host organism by a foreign species. In an infectio |
| Indigestion | Indigestion is a type of pain and sick feeling after eating food. |
| Impotence | Impotence, the inability to attain or maintain an erection of the penis adequate for the sexual sati |
| Hypoglycema | This is a condition where there is too little sugar in the bloodstream. |
| Hives | This is raised, itchy, red, welts on the skin which may take on many shapes and sizes. |
| Hernia | The most common type of hernia is an inguinal hernia. This is a protrusion through a weakness in the |
| Hepatitis | Hepatitis is a highly contagious viral disease, involving inflammation of the liver.Hepatitis, a gen |
| Heart Disease | The most common types of heart disease are following -Heart Arrhythmia’s - Arrhythmia’s are irre |
| Heartburn | Heartburn is a burning sensation experienced under your breastbone after you’ve eaten something th |
| Heart Attack | A Heart Attack happens when something has blocked the flow of blood into your heart, and a part of |
| Hearing Problems | an inability to hear or distinguish some or all sounds in one or both ears. |
| Headache | Although painful and troublesome, most headaches are minor health concerns and can be easily treated |
| Hayfever | Hay Fever results from an allergy to inhaled dusts - usually grass pollen. See our Allergy Page Ha |
| Hangover | A hangover occurs as a result of consuming too much alcohol - your body becomes dehydrated. |
| Hamstring Injury | Hamstring muscles allow you to flex your knees and bend your legs. |
| Hair Loss | In men, thinning hair on the scalp, a receding hairline. In women, thinning of hair in general, but |
| Gum Problems | The typical "western" diet which is high in sugars and refined foods has caused gum problems to flou |
| Groin Strain | This is a strain in the groin area of the body (where the torso meets the legs). |
| Gout | Gout is the inflammation of the joints caused by too much uric acid in the system |
| Gonorrhoea | Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a bacterium, Neisseria gonorrhoeae. The bac |
| Emphysema | A serious lung disease where the alveoli and the narrow passages leading to these air sacs become pe |
| Food Poisoning | This is an illness caused by eating food contaminated with bacteria, toxins or chemicals. |
| Genital Herpes | Genital Herpes is a highly contagious, sexually transmitted disease caused by a viral infection ,Her |
| Gallstones | Gallstones are hard, round lumps of solid material usually composed of either cholesterol or bile. |
| German Measles | German measles,(rubella) is a mild illness and does not usually cause many annoying or painful sympt |
| Glaucoma | This is a condition where the pressure of the fluid in the eyeball builds up. |
| Asbestosis | Asbestos-related diseases are caused by inhaling asbestos fibres. There's no cure, but early identif |
| Prostatitis | The prostate is a gland found only in men, which is located below the bladder, surrounding the ureth |
| Male breast enlargement | Many teenage boys notice that their breasts enlarge and become tender during early adolescence. This |
| Balanitis | Balanitis is inflammation of the penis and occasionally the foreskin. |
| Benign Prostate Hyperplasia | The prostate is a gland found only in the male body. It is about the size of a chestnut and is locat |
| Ankylosing Spondylitis | Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory disease, which principally affects the spine, and t |
| Diabetes in pregnancy | Diabetes in pregnancy is on the increase. This can be put down to a variety of reasons, not least be |
| Cystitis | Strictly speaking, cystitis means an inflammation of the bladder, but in reality it can often be use |
| Uterine Cancer | This is cancer of the uterus or the uterine linings the endometrium.Endometrial carcinomas originate |
| Tics and Twitches | These are involuntary contractions of a muscle or muscles. |
| Pancreatic Cancer | Pancreatic cancer is a malignant tumor within the pancreatic gland. Each year about 60,000 individua |
| Nicotine Withdrawel | Stopping inhalation of nicotine (which is the addictive substance in tobacco) causes discomfort and |
| Nappy Rash | Nappy Rash is the inflammation of the skin around the nappy area. |
| Mumps | Mumps are a very common viral infection that produces fever and swelling of the salivary glands. Mum |
| Hiccups | A common condition which involves short, involuntary intakes of breath. |
| Goitre | Goitre is an enlargement of the thyroid gland in the front of the neck. Associated with the overprod |
| Epilepsy | Epilepsy is a chronic disease of the nervous system characterised by fits or seizures. Epilepsy is |
| Eczema | A skin complaint characterised by redness, itch, dryness with pimples or blisters.Eczema is a form o |
| Gastritis | This is inflammation of the lining of the stomach.Gastritis is a general medical term for inflammati |
| Genital Warts | Painless flesh-coloured or white growths on the vulva, anus, or penis that may develop a cauliflower |
| Cardiomyopathy | The heart is such a vital organ that anything that damages or changes its structure will affect its |
| Chlamydia | Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the bacterium, Chlamydia trachoma |
| Infertility | Infertility is defined as an inability to conceive after one year of trying, or an inability to carr |
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