Author: مدير الموقع

Acute cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder. It usually happens when a gallstone blocks the cystic duct. Gallstones are small stones, usually made of cholesterol, that form in the gallbladder. The cystic…

Acupuncture is a treatment derived from ancient Chinese medicine. Fine needles are inserted at certain sites in the body for therapeutic or preventative purposes. It is used in many NHS GP…

Actinomycosis is a rare type of bacterial infection. It can be very serious but can usually be treated with antibiotics. How you get actinomycosis The bacteria that cause actinomycosis normally…

Actinic keratoses (also called solar keratoses) are dry, scaly patches of skin that have been damaged by the sun. It's not usually serious, but there's a small chance the patches could…

Acromegaly is a rare condition where the body makes too much of a hormone that can make parts of your body grow bigger. It can be successfully treated. Symptoms of…

An acoustic neuroma is a type of non-cancerous (benign) brain tumour. It's also known as a vestibular schwannoma. A benign brain tumour is a growth in the brain that usually grows slowly over many…

Contents Overview Causes Diagnosis Treatment Complications Acne is a common skin condition that affects most people at some point. It causes spots, oily skin and sometimes skin that's hot or painful…

Reflux is when a baby brings up milk, or is sick, during or shortly after feeding. It's very common and usually gets better on its own. Check if your baby…

Get medical advice as soon as possible if you think you have an acid or chemical burn. You'll need to be treated as soon as possible. How acid or chemical…

Achalasia is a rare disorder of the food pipe (oesophagus), which can make it difficult to swallow food and drink. Normally, the muscles of the oesophagus contract to squeeze food…