Health Conditions

Ulcerative colitis

Ulcerative colitis is a long-term condition, where the colonand rectum become inflamed .

Ultrasound scan

An ultrasound scan, sometimes called a sonogram, is a procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to create an image of part of the inside of the body.

Umbilical hernia repair

Umbilical hernias are very common in infants and young children, especially in babies born prematurely. An umbilical hernia appears as a painless lump in or near the navel (belly b…

Underactive thyroid

An underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) is where your thyroid gland doesn't produce enough hormones.

Undescended testicles

Undescended testicles are a common childhood condition where a boy's testiclesare not in theirusual place in the scrotum.

Urethritis

Urethritis is inflammation of the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body. It's usually caused by an infection.

Urinary catheterisation

Urinary catheterisation is a procedure used to drain the bladder and collect urine, through a flexible tube called a catheter.

Urinary incontinence

Urinary incontinence is the unintentional passing of urine. It's a common problem thought to affect millions of people.

Urinary PSA test

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK, with over 40,000 new cases diagnosed every year.

Urinary tract infection

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common infections that can affect the bladder, the kidneys and the tubes connected to them.

Urinary tract infection, children

Urinary tract infections (UTIs)in children are fairly common, but not usually serious. They can be effectively treated with antibiotics.

Urine microalbumin

Uveitis

Uveitis is inflammation (swelling)of the middle layer of the eye, called the uvea or uveal tract.

Vaginal cancer

Vaginal cancer is a rare type of cancer that begins in the vagina. Around 260 new cases arediagnosed in the UK each year.

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.

Vaginal dryness

Vaginal dryness is a common but treatable problemthat many women experience at somepoint in their lives.

Vaginal prolapse

Pelvic organ prolapse is bulging of one or more of the pelvic organs into the vagina.

Vaginal thrush

Vaginal thrush is a common yeast infection that affects most women at some point.

Vaginismus

Vaginismus is the term used to describe recurrent or persistent involuntary tightening of muscles around the vagina whenever penetration is attempted.

Vaginitis

Vaginitis is inflammation of the vagina (soreness and swelling).

Varicose eczema

Varicose eczema, also known as venous, gravitational or stasis eczema,is a long-term skin condition that affects the lower legs.It's common in people withvaricose veins.

Varicose veins

Varicose veins are swollen and enlarged veins usually blue or dark purple that usually occur on the legs. They may also be lumpy, bulging or twisted in appearance.

Vascular dementia

Vascular dementiais a common form of dementia that's estimated to affect more than 135,000 people in the UK.

Vasculitis

Vasculitis means "inflammation of the blood vessels".