21. Insomnia ...
(Condition & Diseases - I)
Introduction   Insomnia   Insomnia is difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep for long enough to feel refreshed the next morning, even though you've had enough opportunity ...
22. Insect stings ...
(Condition & Diseases - I)
Introduction   Insect stings   Insect bites and stings are common and usually only cause minor irritation. However, some stings can be painful and trigger a serious allergic ...
23. Insect bites ...
(Condition & Diseases - I)
Introduction Insect bites and stings are common and usually only cause minor irritation. However, some stings can be painful and trigger a serious allergic reaction. In the UK, insects ...
24. Inquest ...
(Condition & Diseases - I)
Introduction An inquest is a legal investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding a person’s death, including how, when and why the death occurred. In some cases, an inquest will ...
25. Ingrown toenail ...
(Condition & Diseases - I)
Introduction An ingrown toenail develops when the sides of the toenail grow into the surrounding skin. The big toe is often affected, either on one or both sides. The nail curls and pierces ...
26. Inguinal hernia repair ...
(Condition & Diseases - H)
Introduction Inguinal hernia repair   A hernia occurs when an internal part of the body pushes through a weakness in the muscle or surrounding tissue wall. Your muscles ...
27. Ingrown hairs ...
(Condition & Diseases - I)
Introduction Ingrown hairs are hairs that have curled round and grown back into the skin. They produce raised red spots, which can sometimes become infected and turn into painful pus-filled ...
28. Influenza vaccination ...
(Condition & Diseases - I)
The flu jab Flu vaccination by injection, commonly known as the "flu jab" is available every year  to protect adults (and some children) at risk of flu and its complications. Flu ...
29. Influenza (flu) ...
(Condition & Diseases - I)
Introduction    Influenza   Flu is an infectious and common viral illness spread by coughs and sneezes. It's not the same as the common cold. Flu is caused by a different ...
30. Inflammatory bowel disease ...
(Condition & Diseases - I)
Introduction   Inflammatory bowel disease Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a term mainly used to describe two diseases, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Both ulcerative ...
31. IVF ...
(Condition & Diseases - I)
Introduction In vitro fertilisation (IVF) is one of several techniques available to help couples with fertility problems to have a baby. During IVF, an egg is surgically removed from the ...
32. Infectious mononucleosis ...
(Condition & Diseases - I)
Introduction   Infectious mononucleosis   Glandular fever is a type of viral infection that mostly affects young adults. It is also known as infectious mononucleosis, or ...
33. Infectious arthritis ...
(Condition & Diseases - I)
Introduction Septic arthritis is inflammation of a joint caused by a bacterial infection. It is also known as infectious or bacterial arthritis. The condition is most commonly caused by staphylococcal orstreptococcal ...
34. Infant respiratory distress syndrome ...
(Condition & Diseases - I)
Introduction Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (NRDS) happens when a newborn baby's lungs aren't fully developed and they can provide enough oxygen. It usually affects premature ...
35. Indigestion (dyspepsia) in pregnancy ...
(Condition & Diseases - I)
Indigestion and heartburn in pregnancy   Indigestion (dyspepsia) in pregnancy   Indigestion – also known as dyspepsia – in pregnancy is partly caused by hormonal changes, and ...
36. Indigestion ...
(Condition & Diseases - I)
Introduction Indigestion can be pain or discomfort in your upper abdomen (dyspepsia) or burning pain behind the breastbone (heartburn). Dyspepsia and heartburn may occur together or on ...
37. Incontinence, urinary ...
(Condition & Diseases - I)
Introduction Urinary incontinence is the unintentional passing of urine. It is a common problem and is thought to affect millions of people worldwide. It's not clear exactly how many ...
38. Indigestion and heartburn in pregnancy ...
(Condition & Diseases - A)
Indigestion – also known as dyspepsia – in pregnancy is partly caused by hormonal changes, and in later pregnancy by the growing womb pressing on your stomach.  As many as eight out of 10 women ...
39. Incontinence, bowel ...
(Condition & Diseases - I)
Introduction   Incontinence, bowel   Bowel incontinence is an inability to control bowel movements, resulting in involuntary soiling. It's also sometimes known as faecal ...
40. Incontinence ...
(Condition & Diseases - I)
Introduction Urinary incontinence is the unintentional passing of urine. It is a common problem and is thought to affect millions of people worldwide. It's not clear exactly how many ...