Health Conditions

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break.It develops slowly over several years andis often only diagnosed when a minorfall or su…

Otitis media with effusion (OME)

Glue ear is a common childhood condition where the middle ear becomes filled with fluid. The medical term for glue ear is otitis media with effusion (OME) .

Otosclerosis

Otosclerosis is a condition in which there's abnormal bone growth inside the ear. It's a fairly common cause of hearing loss in young adults.

Ovarian cancer

In the UK, around 7,100 women are diagnosed with o varian cancer each year.

Ovarian cyst

An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac that develops on a woman's ovary. They're very common and don't usually cause any symptoms.

Overactive Thyroid

An overactive thyroid, also known as hyperthyroidism, is where the thyroid gland produces too much of the thyroid hormones.

Ovulation pain

Some women get a one-sided pain in their lower abdomen when they ovulate.

Oxygen treatment, home

Home oxygen treatment, also known as home oxygen therapy, involves breathing in air that contains more oxygen than normal from a cylinder or machine in your home.

Oxygen treatment, home

Pacemaker implantation

If you need to have a pacemaker fitted, a smallelectrical device called a pacemaker will be surgicallyimplanted in your chest.

Paget's disease of bone

Paget's disease of bonedisrupts the normal cycle of bone renewal, causingbonesto become weakened and possibly deformed.

Paget’s disease of the nipple

Paget's disease of the nipple, also known asPaget's disease of the breast, is a rare condition associated with breast cancer .

Painkillers, ibuprofen

Ibuprofen is a painkiller available over the counter without a prescription.

Palpitations

Heart palpitations are heartbeats that suddenly become more noticeable.

Pancreas transplant

A pancreas transplant is an operation to treat diabetes by replacing the need for insulin with a healthy insulin-producing pancreas from a donor who has recently died.

Pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer is caused by the abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells in the pancreas a large gland that's part of the digestive system.

Pancreatitis, acute

Pancreatitis, chronic

Chronic pancreatitis is a condition where the pancreas (a small organ located behind the stomach and below the ribcage) becomes permanently damaged from inflammation.

Panic disorder

Panic disorder is where you have recurring and regular panic attacks, often for no apparent reason.

Paracetamol

Paracetamol is a commonly used medicine that can help treat pain and reduce a high temperature (fever).

Paralysis

Paralysis is loss of the ability to move one or more muscles.It may be associated with loss of feeling and other bodily functions.

Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease is a condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged overmany years.

Peak flow test

Peak flow is a simple measurement of how quickly you can blow air out of your lungs. It's often used to help diagnose and monitor asthma.

Pelvic pain

Pelvic pain isfelt below your bellybutton. It may come on suddenly and severely, or could be mild and last for months.