Yellow fever, or Japanese encephalitis, is a viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes. There are four different yellow fever viruses: A, B, C, and D. Yellow fever is a serious infection that’s fatal if not treated quickly. The disease occurs in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and South America. It’s transmitted by mosquitoes (particularly …
Womb (uterus) cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the cells of the womb (uterus) or womb lining. It is often called womb cancer or uterine cancer. It affects about 1 in 200 women in the UK. Womb cancer is the most common type of cancer in women in the UK. There are …
Wilms’ tumour is a rare type of tumour that usually develops in the kidneys. It causes symptoms such as pain, swelling, and kidney problems. There are two types of Wilms tumour: Primitive neuroectodermal tumour (PNET) Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) Wilms tumour can affect children of all ages, but it mostly occurs in children aged 1015 …
Warts and verrucas are common skin problems. They are caused by a virus or bacteria that infects the skin. Warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), and verrucas are caused by the herpes simplex virus. HPV is a very common virus that causes warts. It is spread through skin-to-skin contact. You can catch HPV …
Vulval cancer is the third most common form of cancer in women. It accounts for about 1% of all cancers in women and is more common in women than in men. Vulval cancer can be non-cancerous (benign) or cancerous (malignant). Both types are uncommon. Vulval cancer is more common in women of African, Asian, and …
Vomiting is the act of vomiting. This is a normal way to get rid of unwanted substances from the body. Vomiting is defined as the act of passing something into the stomach from the mouth. This action is achieved through the contraction of the muscles involved in the movement of food through the esophagus and …
Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia is a condition where the body cannot make enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the cells in the body. The term folate deficiency refers to a lack of vitamin B12 in the body. Folate is a vitamin found in foods such as fish, meat and poultry, and …
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Vertigo is a condition where you feel as if you are spinning. It can also cause you to feel as if you are moving when you are actually staying still. Vertigo is not a disease. It is a symptom of certain medical conditions or a side effect of certain medications. The symptoms of vertigo can …
Venous leg ulcers (also known as venous stasis ulcers) are ulcers that develop in the leg veins, on the surface of the skin. They are usually caused by a combination of pressure and lack of oxygen in the blood. This usually occurs when the blood in the veins becomes too thick and hard, which causes …
Eczema is one of the most common skin conditions. It affects over 50 million people in the United States alone. Of those, about 15% of adults and 10% of children are affected by eczema. Eczema can occur as a result of a genetic predisposition, or it can be caused by an environmental trigger, such as …
