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
Inherited and chromosomal conditions, most of them rare, usually assessed by a clinical geneticist.
Neurology · 293Conditions of the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles.
Metabolic Medicine · 166Inherited metabolic conditions, usually assessed by a metabolic specialist or clinical geneticist.
Orthopaedics · 143Conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments and spine.
Infectious Diseases · 133Infections caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites.
Oncology · 120Cancers, assessed by an oncologist alongside the relevant organ specialist.
Dermatology · 118Conditions of the skin, hair and nails.
Haematology · 109Conditions of the blood, bone marrow, bleeding and clotting.
Endocrinology · 101Hormone and gland conditions — thyroid, adrenal, pituitary and others.
Ophthalmology · 96Conditions of the eye and vision.
Rheumatology · 92Arthritis, autoimmune and connective-tissue conditions.
Gastroenterology · 63Conditions of the stomach, intestines, pancreas and digestion.
Allergy and Immunology · 60Allergies, immune deficiencies and conditions of an overactive or underactive immune system.
Nephrology · 60Conditions of the kidneys.
Cardiology · 54Conditions of the heart, its rhythm and its valves.
Pulmonology · 54Conditions of the lungs and breathing.
Hepatology · 39Conditions of the liver and bile ducts.
ENT · 20Conditions of the ear, nose, throat, sinuses and voice.
Psychiatry · 20Mental health conditions.
Obstetrics and Gynaecology · 18Conditions of pregnancy and the female reproductive system.
Diabetology · 17Diabetes and conditions closely linked to blood sugar control.
Vascular Medicine · 17Conditions of the arteries, veins and circulation.
Dentistry · 11Conditions of the teeth, gums and mouth.
Emergency Medicine · 11Injuries, poisonings and conditions that need urgent care first.
General Medicine · 11Conditions usually assessed first by a physician.
Urology · 10Conditions of the urinary tract and male reproductive organs.
General Surgery · 7Conditions commonly managed by a general surgeon.
Reproductive Medicine · 6Fertility and reproductive conditions.
Neurosurgery · 3Conditions of the brain and spine that may need surgical assessment.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery · 3Conditions of the jaw, face and mouth that may need surgery.
Paediatrics · 1Conditions that begin in, or mainly affect, children.
General information, not medical advice. In an emergency call 112, or 108 for an ambulance.