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Condition library

Health conditions A–Z

2,500 conditions, each with what it is, the department that usually sees it, and a route to doctors on the index whose registration you can check. Pages are compiled from public medical sources and labelled as such; reviewed articles are being added.

By department

Clinical Genetics · 644

Inherited and chromosomal conditions, most of them rare, usually assessed by a clinical geneticist.

Neurology · 293

Conditions of the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles.

Metabolic Medicine · 166

Inherited metabolic conditions, usually assessed by a metabolic specialist or clinical geneticist.

Orthopaedics · 143

Conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments and spine.

Infectious Diseases · 133

Infections caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites.

Oncology · 120

Cancers, assessed by an oncologist alongside the relevant organ specialist.

Dermatology · 118

Conditions of the skin, hair and nails.

Haematology · 109

Conditions of the blood, bone marrow, bleeding and clotting.

Endocrinology · 101

Hormone and gland conditions — thyroid, adrenal, pituitary and others.

Ophthalmology · 96

Conditions of the eye and vision.

Rheumatology · 92

Arthritis, autoimmune and connective-tissue conditions.

Gastroenterology · 63

Conditions of the stomach, intestines, pancreas and digestion.

Allergy and Immunology · 60

Allergies, immune deficiencies and conditions of an overactive or underactive immune system.

Nephrology · 60

Conditions of the kidneys.

Cardiology · 54

Conditions of the heart, its rhythm and its valves.

Pulmonology · 54

Conditions of the lungs and breathing.

Hepatology · 39

Conditions of the liver and bile ducts.

ENT · 20

Conditions of the ear, nose, throat, sinuses and voice.

Psychiatry · 20

Mental health conditions.

Obstetrics and Gynaecology · 18

Conditions of pregnancy and the female reproductive system.

Diabetology · 17

Diabetes and conditions closely linked to blood sugar control.

Vascular Medicine · 17

Conditions of the arteries, veins and circulation.

Dentistry · 11

Conditions of the teeth, gums and mouth.

Emergency Medicine · 11

Injuries, poisonings and conditions that need urgent care first.

General Medicine · 11

Conditions usually assessed first by a physician.

Urology · 10

Conditions of the urinary tract and male reproductive organs.

General Surgery · 7

Conditions commonly managed by a general surgeon.

Reproductive Medicine · 6

Fertility and reproductive conditions.

Neurosurgery · 3

Conditions of the brain and spine that may need surgical assessment.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery · 3

Conditions of the jaw, face and mouth that may need surgery.

Paediatrics · 1

Conditions that begin in, or mainly affect, children.

General information, not medical advice. In an emergency call 112, or 108 for an ambulance.