Health A-Z
Browse through our alphabetised list of health terms.
Letters: A to C
- 300 Workout
- 5-HTP
- 6/6 vision
- A&E;
- Ab exercises
- Abdomen anatomy
- Abdominal epilepsy
- Abdominal migraines
- Abdominal pain
- Abdominoperineal resection
- Abnormal heart rhythms and ICD
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding
- Abortion
- Abscess
- Abscessed tooth
- Absence seizures
- Acai berry
- Acanthosis nigricans
- ACE inhibitors
- Achilles tendon injury
- Acid reflux
- Acid reflux disease diagnosis
- Acid reflux treatments
- ACL injuries
- ACL tear / labral tear
- Acne
- Acne in teens
- Acne prevention
- Acne scarring
- Acne symptoms
- Acne treatments
- Acne, adult
- Acne, baby
- Acrocyanosis
- Actinic keratosis (solar keratosis)
- Acupressure
- Acupuncture
- Acupuncture to stop smoking
- Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia
- Acute myeloid leukaemia
- Acute sinusitis
- ADD/ADHD
- Addiction
- Addiction and drug abuse
- Addiction, counselling
- Addison's disease
- Adenoidectomy
- Adenoids, picture of
- ADHD and food dye
- ADHD and stress
- ADHD and substance abuse
- ADHD at work
- ADHD causes
- ADHD child, parenting
- ADHD counselling
- ADHD diagnosis
- ADHD diets
- ADHD doctors
- ADHD in children
- ADHD in children, medicines and growth
- ADHD in children, school mornings
- ADHD medications side effects
- ADHD or bipolar
- ADHD organisations
- ADHD personalised treatment
- ADHD prevention
- ADHD symptoms
- ADHD teenagers
- ADHD treatment
- ADHD types
- ADHD, child sleep
- ADHD, complementary therapies
- Adjustment disorder
- Adopted child
- Adoption, international
- Adult ADHD
- AED devices (Automated external defibrillators)
- African mango
- Ageing
- Ageing and skin
- Ageing, get active
- Ageing, normal
- Ageing, organisations
- Ageing, supplements
- Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
- Agnus castus (chasteberry)
- AIDS/HIV
- Air abrasion
- Alcohol abuse
- Alcohol abuse prevention
- Alcohol abuse symptoms
- Alcohol abuse treatment
- Alcohol addiction
- Alcohol and nutrition
- Alcohol, not drinking
- Alcoholic liver disease (ALD)
- ALK eye surgery
- Alkaline diet
- Allergic asthma
- Allergic reaction causes
- Allergic rhinitis
- Allergies
- Allergies and sleep
- Allergies FAQs
- Allergies to medications
- Allergies, at school
- Allergy examination
- Allergy injections
- Allergy or cold?
- Allergy organisations
- Allergy symptom diary
- Allergy symptoms
- Allergy tests
- Allergy triggers
- Allergy-free bedrooms
- Allergy-proof environment
- Alpha-lipoic acid
- Alprostadil for ED
- Alternate day fasting
- Alternative medicine
- Alzheimer’s disease symptoms
- Alzheimer’s disease, Down’s syndrome
- Alzheimer’s disease, exercise
- Alzheimer’s disease, genes
- Alzheimer’s disease, types
- Alzheimer’s FAQs
- Alzheimer's disease
- Alzheimer's disease diagnosis
- Alzheimer's disease, aggression
- Alzheimer's disease, behaviour changes
- Alzheimer's disease, carer's role
- Alzheimer's disease, caring
- Alzheimer's disease, communication
- Alzheimer's disease, counselling and support
- Alzheimer's disease, help
- Alzheimer's disease, nutrition
- Alzheimer's disease, risks
- Alzheimer's disease, safe environment
- Alzheimer's disease, therapy
- Alzheimer's disease, treatment
- Amblyopia
- Amenorrhoea
- Amniocentesis
- Amoebic dysentery
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
- Anabolic steroid doping
- Anaemia symptoms, types
- Anaemia, iron deficiency
- Anaemia, pernicious
- Anaesthesia
- Anal abscess
- Anal cancer
- Anal fistula
- Anal sex
- Anal skin tags
- Anal tears
- Androstenedione (andro)
- Aneurysm
- Anger control
- Angina
- Angina, unstable
- Angioplasty
- Ankle injuries
- Ankle sprain
- Ankle, picture of
- Ankles, swollen
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Anorectal abscess
- Anorexia nervosa
- Antenatal appointments diary
- Antenatal tests
- Antenatal ultrasound
- Antenatal vitamins
- Antibiotics
- Antidepressants
- Antidepressants and pregnancy
- Antioxidants
- Antiperspirant ingredients
- Antiviral flu treatment
- Anxiety / panic
- Anxiety and teenagers
- Anxiety disorders
- Anxiety symptoms
- Anxiety, finding help
- Aortic aneurysm
- Aphasia
- Appendicitis
- Apple cider vinegar
- Apps for health and fitness
- Apraxia
- Arachnoiditis
- Arm, thigh and buttock lifts
- Armpit, picture of
- Arrhythmia
- Arrhythmias, ablation
- Arthritis
- Arthritis diet
- Arthritis medicines
- Arthritis symptoms
- Arthritis treatments
- Arthroscopy
- Artificial insemination
- Artificial nails
- Artificial sweeteners
- Asbestos related disorders
- Ascorbic acid
- Ashwagandha
- Aspartame
- Asperger syndrome
- Aspirin and vision problems
- Asthma
- Asthma and colds
- Asthma and flu
- Asthma and heartburn
- Asthma and medicine triggers
- Asthma and pregnancy
- Asthma at night
- Asthma attack
- Asthma attacks and allergies
- Asthma causes
- Asthma diary
- Asthma emergency
- Asthma in children
- Asthma medications
- Asthma nebulisers
- Asthma prevention
- Asthma prevention, allergies
- Asthma reduction with stress management
- Asthma risk factors
- Asthma symptoms
- Asthma tests
- Asthma treatments for children
- Asthma triggers at Christmas
- Asthma types
- Asthma, exercise
- Asthma, food
- Asthma, stress triggers
- Asthma, work-related
- Astigmatism
- Ataxia
- Atherosclerosis
- Atherosclerosis and stroke
- Athlete's foot
- Atkins diet
- Atopic eczema
- Atrial fibrillation
- Atrial flutter
- Attachment parenting
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Atypical depression
- Autism
- Autism, gluten-free
- Autism, history
- Autistic spectrum disorders
- Autoimmune disorders, help
- Autumn allergies
- Average penis length
- Avian flu
- Ayurveda
- Baby bottle tooth decay
- Baby bottles
- Baby constipation
- Baby crying, reasons
- Baby diarrhoea
- Baby feeding problems
- Baby food milestones
- Baby foot and leg problems
- Baby games
- Baby massage
- Baby possetting, reflux and vomiting
- Baby sensory development
- Baby skin, rashes
- Baby sleep problems
- Baby swimming classes
- Baby talk
- Baby, bathing, hair, and nails
- Baby, bonding
- Baby, find help
- Baby, how to comfort
- Baby, soothe
- Baby’s first bath
- Baby's teeth
- Babysitters
- Baby-wearing
- Back pain
- Back pain help
- Back pain symptoms
- Back pain treatment
- Back problem diagnosis
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Bad breath
- Baker’s cyst
- Balanitis
- Barium enema
- Barrett’s oesophagus
- Barrett's oesophagus treatments
- Bartholin’s cyst
- Basal cell carcinoma
- Bathroom germs
- Beauty sleep
- Bed sores (pressure sores)
- Bedbugs
- Bedwetting in children
- Bee sting allergy
- Bee stings
- Beer belly
- Beetroot benefits
- Bell's palsy
- Ben Swift , British cyclist
- Benign breast lumps
- Benign rolandic epilepsy
- Benign tumours
- Bergamot oil
- Beta-blockers
- Beta-carotene
- Biceps, picture of
- Binge eating disorder
- Bioelectric therapy
- Biofeedback therapy
- Biologics for psoriasis
- Biologics for RA
- Biopsy
- Bipolar disorder
- Bipolar disorder and sleep problems
- Bipolar disorder symptoms
- Bipolar disorder treatments
- Bipolar disorder, mixed
- Bird flu
- Birth control pill and weight gain
- Birth control pills
- Birth partner
- Birth plan
- Birthmarks
- Birthmarks, red
- Black cherry
- Black eye
- Black hairy tongue
- Bladder cancer
- Bladder infection
- Bladder pain
- Bladder prolapse
- Bladder spasms
- Bladder stones
- Bladder suspension
- Bladder training
- Bladder, picture of
- Blandford fly
- Bleeding during pregnancy
- Bleeding in the digestive tract
- Bleeding varices
- Blepharitis
- Blighted ovum
- Blisters
- Bloating
- Blood clot in leg
- Blood in semen
- Blood in stool
- Blood in urine
- Blood thinners
- Blood, picture of
- Blurred vision
- BNP blood test
- Body dysmorphic disorder
- Body image
- Body image, kids
- Body mass index (BMI)
- Body mass index (BMI) calculator
- Body odour
- Body wraps
- Bodybuilding
- Boils
- Bonding, dental
- Bone fractures
- Bone health
- Bone tumours
- Boost fertility
- Boot camps
- Botox, medical uses
- bottle feeding, how to
- Bottles, sterilising
- Botulism
- Bowel cancer
- Bowel cancer causes
- Bowel cancer chemotherapy
- Bowel cancer organisations
- Bowel cancer prevention
- Bowel cancer recurrence
- Bowel cancer risk
- Bowel cancer screening
- Bowel cancer staging
- Bowel cancer surgery
- Bowel cancer symptoms
- Bowel cancer tests
- Bowel cancer treatment by stage
- Bowel cancer treatments
- Bowel obstruction
- Bowels, anatomy of
- Bowels, picture of
- Bowen's disease
- Braces and orthodontics
- Braces, care
- Bradycardia
- Brain cancer symptoms
- Brain damage
- Brain diseases
- Brain haemorrhage
- Brain lesions
- Brain tumours
- Brain, picture of
- Braxton Hicks contractions
- Breakfast
- Breast biopsy
- Breast cancer
- Breast cancer and the menopause
- Breast cancer causes
- Breast cancer detection
- Breast cancer in men
- Breast cancer prevention
- Breast cancer risk and HRT
- Breast cancer risk and the pill
- Breast cancer surgery
- Breast cancer surgery, exercise and nutrition
- Breast cancer symptoms
- Breast cancer treatments
- Breast cancer treatments by stage
- Breast cancer types
- Breast cancer, complementary treatments
- Breast cancer, inflammatory
- Breast discharge
- Breast enlargement
- Breast examination at the doctor
- Breast implant safety
- Breast implants
- Breast lift (mastoplexy)
- Breast milk storage
- Breast pain
- Breast problems
- Breast pumping
- Breast reconstruction
- Breast ultrasound
- Breast vs. bottle feeding baby
- Breast, picture of
- Breastfeeding
- Breastfeeding accessories
- Breastfeeding diet
- Breathing
- Breathing problems
- Brewer's yeast
- Broken bone in the face
- Broken finger
- Broken foot
- Broken nose
- Broken toe
- Broken tooth
- Broken wrist
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchiolitis
- Bronchitis
- Bronchitis symptoms
- Bronchoscopy
- Brow lift plastic surgery
- Bruises
- Bruises, covering
- Brushing and flossing children's teeth
- Bruxism
- Bulimia nervosa
- Bunion surgery
- Bunions
- Burning mouth syndrome
- Burns and scalds
- Burns, plastic surgery
- Bursitis
- CA 125
- Cabbage soup diet
- Caesarean section birth
- Calcium
- Calcium channel blockers
- Calcium for healthy bones
- Calf-strengthening exercises
- Cambridge diet
- Campylobacter
- Cancer
- Cancer diagnosis and treatment
- Cancer pain
- Cancer prevention
- Cancer prevention diet
- Cancer related fatigue
- Cancer symptoms
- Cancer symptoms in men
- Cancer treatment and nausea
- Cancer treatment, what to eat
- Candida diet
- Candidiasis (yeast infection)
- Carbohydrates
- Carbon monoxide poisoning
- Cardiac arrest
- Cardiac CT scan
- Cardiac rehabilitation
- Cardio versus strength exercises
- Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiovascular diseases
- Cardioversion
- Carer stress
- Caring
- Caring, long distance
- Carotid artery disease
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Cat allergies
- Cataract surgery
- Cataract surgery
- Cataracts
- Cataracts
- Catarrh
- Cauda equina syndrome
- Caveman (Paleo) diet
- Cavities (dental caries)
- Cellulite
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis
- Central pain syndrome
- Cerebral palsy
- Cervical cancer
- Cervical cancer causes
- Cervical cancer prevention
- Cervical cancer screening
- Cervical cancer support
- Cervical cancer symptoms
- Cervical cancer treatment
- Cervical cap
- Cervical disc disease treatment
- Cervical spondylosis
- Cervicitis
- Cervix, picture of
- Chalazion
- Changing bag
- Charting fertility
- Cheek, jaw and chin implants
- Chemical burns
- Chemical eye burns
- Chemical peel treatments
- Chemical weapons agents
- Chest pain causes
- Chest pain treatment
- Chia seeds
- Chickenpox
- Chickenpox incubation period
- Chilblains
- Child height
- Child IQ
- Child safety, pools and spas
- Child too ill for nursery?
- Child vaccinations
- Childbirth, heavy bleeding
- Childbirth, tear or cut
- Childcare costs
- Childcare options
- Childhood milestones age 10
- Childhood Milestones age 11
- Childhood milestones age 12
- Childhood milestones age 2
- Childhood milestones age 3
- Childhood milestones age 4
- Childhood milestones age 5
- Childhood milestones age 6
- Childhood milestones age 7
- Childhood milestones age 8
- Childhood milestones age 9
- Childhood obesity prevention
- Childproof your home
- Children and AIDS/HIV
- Children's health
- Children's sleep needs
- Child's asthma at school
- Child's parents argue
- Child's teeth and nutrition
- Chills
- Chiropractic care
- Chlamydia
- Chlorella
- Chocolate
- Choking in adults (first aid)
- Choking in children (first aid)
- Cholera
- Cholesterol checklist
- Cholesterol diagnosis
- Cholesterol levels in children
- Cholesterol management
- Cholesterol medication guidelines
- Cholesterol problem, symptoms
- Cholesterol risk factors
- Cholesterol treatment
- Cholesterol, eating out
- Cholesterol, exercise
- Cholesterol, finding help
- Chores for kids
- Chorionic villus sampling
- Chromium
- Chronic allergies
- Chronic bronchitis
- Chronic fatigue syndrome symptoms
- Chronic fatigue syndrome-ME: Finding help
- Chronic illness
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Chronic pain and depression
- Chronic pain management
- Chronic pain treatments
- Chronic pain, complementary medicine
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Churg Strauss vasculitis
- Cinnamon
- Circadian rhythm disorders
- Circuit training
- Circulatory system
- Circumcision
- Cirrhosis of the liver
- Cleft lip and cleft palate
- Cloth washable nappies
- Cluster headaches
- CO2 laser resurfacing
- Coccyx
- Coconut water
- Co-dependent relationships
- Coeliac disease
- Coeliac disease – finding help
- Coeliac disease symptoms
- Coeliac disease treatment
- Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
- Coffee
- Cold and cough, home remediess
- Cold and flu
- Cold remedies
- Cold sores
- Cold sweats
- Cold toes
- Colds and antibiotics
- Colds in children
- Colds, flu and AIDS/HIV
- Colectomy, laparascopic total abdominal
- Colic
- Colitis symptoms
- Collagen injections
- Colle's fracture
- Colon and rectal cancer
- Colon, picture of
- Colonic diverticular disease
- Colonic irrigation
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy, preparation
- Colorectal polyps
- Colostomy
- Colour-blindness
- Colouring fine hair
- Coma
- Coming out
- Common cold
- Common cold complications
- Common cold symptoms
- Common cold, when to stay home
- Common rashes
- Complementary medicine
- Complementary medicine help
- Complementary therapy for pain
- Complex regional pain syndrome
- Compulsive exercise
- Computer vision syndrome
- Concussion
- Condom FAQs
- Condoms
- Conduct disorder
- Congestive heart failure
- Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)
- Conjunctivitis
- Constipation
- Constipation in children
- Constipation in toddlers
- Constipation, home remedies
- Contact lens problems
- Contact lenses
- Contraception
- COPD
- COPD and diet
- COPD symptoms
- Cord blood stem cells
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal flash burns
- Corneal problems
- Corneal ulcer
- Corns and calluses
- Coronary angiogram (cardiac catheterisation)
- Coronary angioplasty
- Coronary artery bypass
- Coronary artery disease
- Corticosteroid injections
- Co-sleeping
- Cosmetic surgery
- Cosmetic surgery follow-up
- Cosmetic tattooing
- Costochondritis
- Cot death
- Cough medicine
- Coughs
- Counselling for addiction
- Covering cold symptoms
- Cradle cap
- Cramps, menstrual
- Cravings during pregnancy
- C-reactive protein (CRP)
- Creatine
- Creatinine
- Cricket
- Crisis resources
- Crocs shoes
- Crohn’s disease surgery
- Crohn’s disease treatments
- Crohn’s disease types
- Crohn’s diseass causes
- Crohn's disease
- Crohn's disease diagnosis
- Crohn's disease diet plan
- Crohn's disease symptoms
- Crooked teeth
- Cross-training
- Croup
- CT scan
- Cuticles
- Cutting, self harm
- Cycling, indoor
- Cyclothymia
- Cyclothymia (cyclothymic disorder)
- Cystic fibrosis
- Cystitis
- Cystoscopy
- Cysts
- Cytomegalovirus
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