Health Conditions

Cavernoma

A cavernomais acluster of abnormal blood vessels,usually found in the brain and spinal cord.

Cavernous sinus thrombosis

Cavernous sinus thrombosis is a blood clot in the cavernous sinuses. It can belife-threatening .

CEA test

Cerebral palsy

Cerebral palsy isthe general termfor a number of neurological conditions that affect movement and co-or dination.

Cerebrovascular disease

Cerebrovascular diseases are conditions caused by problems that affect the blood supply to the brain.

Cervical cancer

Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that develops in a woman's cervix (the entrance to the womb from the vagina).

Cervical spondylosis

Cervical spondylosis isthe medical term for neck pain causedby age-related wear and teartobones and tissues.

Charles Bonnet syndrome

In Charles Bonnet syndrome, a person whose vision has started to deteriorate sees thingsthat aren't real (hallucinations).

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment, with medicine used to kill cancer cells.

Chest infection, adult

Chest infections are common, especially after a Cold or flu during autumn and winter.

Chest pain

Chest pain can be caused by anything from muscle pain to a heart attack and should never be ignored.

Chiari malformation

Chilblains

Chilblains are small, itchy swellings on the skin that occur as a reaction to cold temperatures. They most often affect the body's extremities, such as the toes, fingers, heels, ea…

Chiropractic

According to the General Chiropractic Council (GCC), chiropractic is " a health profession concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mechanical disorders of the mus…

Chlamydia

Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Cholera

Cholera is a potentially fatal bacterial infection caused by consuming contaminated food or water.

Cholesteatoma

Acholesteatoma is an uncommon abnormal collection of skin cellsinside your ear.

Chronic gastritis

Chronic gastritis is an inflammation of the mucosa (lining) of the stomach which persists for a prolonged period of time, and thus leads to abdominal pain.

Chronic kidney disease

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a long-term condition where the kidneys don't work as well as they should. It's a common condition often associated with getting older.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a type of dementia associated with repeated blows to the head and recurrent episodes of concussion.

Circumcision in boys

Male circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin.

Circumcision in men

Male circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin.

Cirrhosis

Cirrhosis is scarring of the liver caused by continuous long-term liver damage. Scar tissue replaceshealthy tissue in the liver and prevents the liver working properly.