Stroke and Vascular Disorders
A stroke happens when blood flow to your brain is reduced or blocked, cutting off the supply of oxygen, causing damage.
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See tests & treatmentsA stroke happens when blood flow to your brain is reduced or blocked, cutting off the supply of oxygen, causing damage.
Superior semicircular canal dehiscence is a rare inner ear condition that can cause dizziness, balance problems, and unusual hearing symptoms.
Supraventricular tachycardia, or SVT, is a condition that causes your heart to suddenly start beating faster than normal.
Swallowing disorders (dysphagia) refer to difficulty in swallowing foods, liquids or saliva, or the sensation of something “sticking” in the throat or chest.
Tennis elbow is a painful condition that affects the tendons that attach the forearm muscles to the outside of the elbow.
Testicular cancer is a condition where cancer cells develop within the testicles.
Osteoarthritis is a common condition where there’s a breakdown of the protective cartilage that lines your joints, causing pain and stiffness.
Thyroid cancer affects the thyroid gland, which makes and releases hormones to support your digestion, muscles, body temperature, metabolism and heart.
Thyroid disorders are conditions that disrupt the gland's production of metabolism-controlling hormones, which can cause a range of symptoms and health complications.
Tinea capitis is a type of fungal infection that affects the scalp, causing flaking, hair loss, and sometimes pus, spots, and swellings.
Rather than being a diagnosis in itself, tinnitus is a symptom whereby you hear a sound that isn’t coming from an outside source.
Tonsillitis is a common health problem in which the tonsils become red, swollen, and painful due to a viral or bacterial infection.
A torn ACL is a very common knee injury, which causes swelling, pain, weakness, and other symptoms.
Tremors are involuntary, rhythmic shaking movements in one or more parts of your body.
Trigger finger is a painful condition where your finger clicks or locks when you bend it.
Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection that’s spread via close contact with someone who has active TB.
Tumours that affect the nose or sinuses are referred to as sinonasal tumours, and can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous).
Type 1 diabetes is a chronic autoimmune condition where little or none of the hormone insulin is made.
Type 2 diabetes is a common condition that causes the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood to become too high.
Ulcerative colitis is a lifelong condition that affects the large intestine, causing irritation and ulcers that can lead to unpleasant symptoms, including diarrhoea and abdominal pain.
Undescended testicles (cryptorchidism) is a common condition in newborn boys.
Urinary incontinence can be very distressing for you and your child, but there are lots of ways that our paediatric urologists can help.
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection that affects any part of the urinary system, including the bladder, urethra, ureters, and kidneys.
Urinary tract infections in children are common and not usually serious, but can be uncomfortable and may need treatment with antibiotics.
A varicocele is a common condition affecting men which causes the veins in the scrotum to become enlarged.
Varicose veins and thread veins are common vein conditions that affect the legs.
Venom allergies are an allergic reaction to an insect bite or sting.
Dizziness and vertigo can be caused by a wide variety of health issues or underlying conditions.
Vitiligo is an autoimmune disease that causes the skin to lose its colour, resulting in the development of white patches.