Tuberculosis 

Tuberculosis is a disease caused by an infection with the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. tuberculosis, tb, mycobacterium tuberculosis, bacteria, lungs, pleura, coughing, cough, fatigue, tiredness, exhaustion, appetite, weight loss, fever, night sweats, sweating, sputum

Malaria 

Malaria is a potentially fatal tropical disease that is caused by a parasite known as Plasmodium. It is spread through the bite of an infected female mosquito. malaria, tropical disease, parasite, Plasmodium, bite, mosquito, feverish attacks, influenza-like symptoms, diarrhoea, prevent malaria, malaria parasite, single-cell organism (protozoan), life cycle of the parasite, female Anopheles mosquito, blood, mosquito bites, blood transfusions, infected needles, humid climates, Africa, fatal malaria, Plasmodium vivax, protozoan, Falciparum malaria, Malaria malariae, fever and shivering, temperature, flu

Genital warts 

Genital warts are a sexually transmitted condition caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). Genital warts can be flat with stalks, or cauliflower-like, and are most often seen on the genitals or the area around the rectum. genital, warts, penis, willy, vagina, fanny, std, sexually transmitted disease, sex & relationships, itch, burning

Erectile dysfunction (impotence) 

The outlook for men with erectile dysfunction (ED) has improved enormously in the first seven years of this century – so much so that almost all patients nowadays can be assured of a return to successful intercourse. impotence, ED, anxiety, impotens, mens problems, erection problems, mechanical aids, ED treatments, erection treatments, no erection

Ulcerative colitis 

Ulcerative colitis is a superficial inflammation of the large intestine, not caused by bacteria, which results in ulceration and bleeding. Ulcerative, colitis, intestine, coilitis ulcerosa, colon, intestinal, diarrhoea, pus, blood, azathioprine, Corticosteroids, colitus

Primary biliary cirrhosis 

Primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) is a slowly progressive form of liver inflammation. primary, biliary, cirrhosis

Tonsillitis 

Find out what tonsillitis is, how do you get it, what are the signs and symptoms and how does a doctor make a diagnosis. Tonsillitis, inflammation of the tonsils, tonsil, bacteria, infection, swell, inflamed, white spots, pain in the throat, sore throat, infection, airborne droplets, person to person, trouble swallowing, Epstein-Barr virus, glandular fever (infectious mononucleosis), strep throat, Pain in the throat, high temperature, Swollen lymph glands, loss of voice, over-the-counter remedies, high fever, paracetamol, Calpol, Panadol, common cold, Aspirin (eg Disprin), penicillin, erythromycin (eg Erythroped), tonsillectomy

Pulmonary embolism 

A lung embolus (pulmonary embolism) occurs when a blood vessel supplying the lung becomes clogged up by a clot. Find out who usually gets a lung embolus. Lungs, embolism, pulmonary, clot, blood, vein, thrombosis, pain, chest, thrombosis, breathlessness, phlegm, venous, pale, anticoagulants, deep vein thrombosis, DVT, emblism, pumonary, pumonry, cancer, asthma attack, coronary thrombosis, overweight, anticoagulants, heparin, thins the blood, Factor V Leiden, clot in the lung

Pneumonia 

Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lung tissue affecting one or both sides of the chest that often occurs as a result of an infection. Infection can be caused by a lot of different micro-organisms – viruses (eg respiratory syncytial virus), bacteria, fungi (eg histoplasmosis) and parasites. In addition to infection, pneumonia can also be caused by corrosive chemicals breathed into the lungs or toxic smoke inhalation from a fire. pneumonia, lung, infection, inflammation, pneumococcus, streptococcus, fever, shivers, chest pain, coughing, neumonia, newmonia

Chronic bronchitis, emphysema and COPD ( smoker s lung ) 

Chronic bronchitis is a chronic inflammatory condition in the lungs that causes the respiratory passages to be swollen and irritated, increases the mucus production and may damage the lungs. The symptoms are coughing and breathlessness, which will get worse over the years. COPD, emphysema, bronchitis, smoking, smoker s lung, coughing, sputum, beta-agonists, anti, lungs, emphaseema, empheseema, Chronic bronchitis, quit smoking, respiratory passages, swollen, chronic cough, mucus reproduction, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, influenza, bronchodilator agents, steroid therapy

Acute bronchitis 

What are the causes, symptoms and treatment of acute bronchitis? acute, bronchitis, lungs, smoking, cough, phlegm, wheeze, broncitis, virus, smoke, infection, acute bronchitis, chronic bronchitis, lung, respiratory passages, coughing, bacteria, mucus, phlegm, ill-health, wheeze, fatigue, Cigarette smoke, cold, damp weather, Air pollution, Panadol, Calpol, Disprin, antibiotics, beta-2 agonists, asthma

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency 

What are the causes, symptoms and treatment of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency? Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, enzyme inhibitor, deficiency, proteases, enzymes, serpin, blood, liver, protease attack, tissues, chromosome 14, SERPINA 1 gene, DNA, PiMM, Pi, CT scans, lung function, breathing tests, smokers, Respiratory (lung) disease, Hepatic (liver) disease, childhood liver disease, emphysema, blood tests

Typhoid fever and paratyphoid fever 

Find out what causes typhoid fever and paratyphoid fever and how it s spread? typhoid, paratyphoid, fever, salmonella typhi, salmonella, travel, travelling, abroad, holiday, Typhoid fever, Health Protection Agency (HPA), paratyphoid fever, bacterium, Salmonella paratyphi, Salmonella typhi, food poisoning, diarrhoea, Salmonella paratyphi, murine typhus, headache, Constipation, Intestinal perforation, profuse bleeding, Typherix, Vivotif, cholera, antibiotics

Hepatitis A virus infection 

We look at the causes, symptoms and treatment of hepatitis A. hepatitis, hepatitis A, HAV, liver, inflammation, vaccine, jaundice, dark, urine, ache, joints, hygiene, hepatitus, hep a, jaundice, incubation

Yellow fever 

Yellow fever is a potentially fatal viral infection, transmitted by mosquitoes in tropical regions. Get advice on what causes it, how it s passed on and what the danger signals are. yellow fever, yellow, fever, mosquito, mosquitoes, aedes egyptii, hepatitis, jaundice, tropical, tropics, Yellow fever, tropical regions, urban cycle, sylvatic cycle, influenza, influenza, internal bleeding, kidney failure, meningitis, viral infection, viral infection, Japanese encephalitis, bites, vaccine against yellow fever, treatment for yellow fever

Measles 

Measles is one of the most contagious viral diseases. It is caused by paramyxovirus and is the most unpleasant and the most dangerous of the children s diseases that result in a rash. This is due to the complications of the disease. measles, paramyxo, virus, fever, temperature, cold, cough, sore throat, rash, spots, red spots, red eyes, light sensitive, children, mmr, mumps, rubella, vaccination

Cholera 

Cholera is an infectious disease caused by a bacterial toxin. Get expert advice on what causes it, how it s transmitted and where does it occur. cholera, faeces, drinking water, pale, diarrhoea, vomiting, Dioralyte, abroad, travelling, colera, cholra, cholerer, infectious disease, children in developing countries, sanitation, hygiene, specific bacterium, replace the fluid, sugar and salts, Vibrio cholerae, poisonous substances, epidemics, Dioralyte, Rehidrat, doxycycline (eg Vibramycin), Dukoral

Hyperthyroidism (leading to increased metabolism) 

Hyperthyroidism causes a raised metabolic rate, which can lead to dramatic weight loss. We look at the diagnosis and treatment for this condition. hyperthyroidism, thyrotoxicosis, thyroid, Grave s disease, anxiety, restlessness, Rapid heartbeat, racing, heart, increased metabolism, hot, carbimazole, propylthiouracil, beta-blocker, propranolol, metabolism, Diffuse toxic goitre, Grave s disease

Knee injuries - meniscus 

In the knee, there are several structures: the collateral ligaments, the cruciate ligaments , the articular (joint) cartilages and the menisci. If there is injury to the knee, it is possible that more than one of these structures may be injured at the same time. knee injuries, meniscus, menisci, knee, injury, cartilage, lateral, outer, medial, inner, wrenched knee, ripped ligament, twisted knee, twist, locked, , swelling, arthroscopy, torn, tear

Dystonia 

Dystonia is a syndrome of spasms and sustained contractions of the muscles. These muscle movements are not under voluntary control and they result in repetitive abnormal movements of parts of the body or persistently abnormal postures.

Avoidant paruresis ( bashful bladder syndrome) 

Avoidant paruresis (also known as bashful bladder syndrome or psychogenic urinary retention) is a social anxiety disorder that involves the inability to pass urine in the presence of others. Paruresis

Polymorphic light eruption 

Polymorphic light eruption (PLE), otherwise termed polymorphous light eruption (PMLE), is a skin complaint caused by sunlight.

Heatstroke 

Heatstroke is a condition in which the body becomes overheated in a relatively short space of time. This can be a life-threatening condition, requiring urgent medical attention. heat stroke, dehydration, sun, fever, hyperthermia, sweat, sunstroke

High cholesterol level (hypercholesterolaemia) 

Cholesterol is one of the body s fats (lipids). Cholesterol and another lipid, triglyceride, are important building blocks in the structure of cells and are also used in making hormones and producing energy. cholesterol, hypercholesterolaemia, high cholesterol, fats, lipids, blood, atherosclerosis, narrow arteries, high density lipoprotein, HDL, low density lipoprotein, LDL, cardiovascular, low-fat, diet, heart disease, cholestrol

Heart failure 

Heart failure is when the heart loses its ability to pump blood efficiently through your body. Oxygen and nutrients in blood provide your body with the energy it needs to operate normally. heart, failure, chest pain, chest, pain, fat, cholesterol, short of breath, aspirin, clopidogrel, nitroglycerin, betablockers, ace inhibitors, diuretics

What is an enlarged heart? 

This is a question on behalf of my mum, who has to go for tests at the hospital. They think she has an enlarged heart and I am very worried. What is a... What is an enlarged heart?

Angina pectoris (chest pain) 

Angina pectoris is a phrase that comes from Latin and translates as tight chest . angina, pectoris, chest, pain, heart, tight, tightness, arms, jaw, teeth, numbness, glyceryl, trinitrate, nitrates, beta, blocker, calcium, potassium, angyna

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency 

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency is a disease caused by reduced or abnormal production in the body of the enzyme inhibitor alpha-1 antitrypsin. Body tissues and blood normally contain powerful enzymes - known as proteases - that can attack foreign substances within the body that may be harmful, such as tobacco smoke. Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency

Genital warts 

Genital warts are a sexually transmitted condition caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). Genital warts can be flat with stalks, or cauliflower-like, and are most often seen on the genitals or the area around the rectum. genital, warts, penis, willy, vagina, fanny, std, sexually transmitted disease, sex & relationships, itch, burning

Polymorphic light eruption 

Polymorphic light eruption (PLE), otherwise termed polymorphous light eruption (PMLE), is a skin complaint caused by sunlight.