Conditions
Measles
Measles is an acute respiratory infection caused by a highly contagious virus called the rubella virus.
 
Diarrhoea and Vomiting

Many people suffer from diarrhoea and/or vomiting at some time in their lives. Diarrhoea and Vomiting are not diseases themselves but symptoms that can have many possible causes.

 
MMR Vaccination

The MMR vaccine is recommended by the NHS to protect children against measles, mumps and rubella. The NHS and medical authorities believe that it offers your child the safest and most effective protection. However, some doctors are concerned that the vaccine may cause problems in a small minority of children.

 
Septicemia

Septicemia is the presence of bacteria in blood. It is commonly known as blood poisoning or bacteremia. It is an acute infection caused by the presence of certain microorganisms and their toxic products in the bloodstream.

 
Gout

Gout is a particular type of arthritis (inflammation of a joint) and is one of the most common forms, particularly among men.

 
High Blood Pressure

Everyone has a blood pressure, which is need to help pump blood around the body. Having high blood pressure means that you heart has to work harder to pump blood. This increases the risks of adverse effects.

 
Scabies

Scabies is a common skin condition causing intense itching. It’s caused by tiny mites burrowing into and under the skin

 
Sleep Apnoea

Sleep Apnoea is a medical disorder where a person tops breathing for short periods while asleep. The decreasing oxygen in the blood causes the person to wake uo briefly and get back to normal breathing.

 

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