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Condition library

Health conditions A–Z

2,500 conditions, each with what it is, the department that usually sees it, and a route to doctors on the index whose registration you can check. 200 have an in-depth guide written for readers in India; the rest are compiled from public medical sources and labelled as such. Guides say whether a doctor has reviewed them.

Condition guides

By department

Clinical Genetics · 559

Inherited and chromosomal conditions, most of them rare, usually assessed by a clinical geneticist.

Neurology · 303

Conditions of the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles.

Metabolic Medicine · 166

Inherited metabolic conditions, usually assessed by a metabolic specialist or clinical geneticist.

Orthopaedics · 148

Conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments and spine.

Infectious Diseases · 134

Infections caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites.

Dermatology · 129

Conditions of the skin, hair and nails.

Oncology · 120

Cancers, assessed by an oncologist alongside the relevant organ specialist.

Haematology · 116

Conditions of the blood, bone marrow, bleeding and clotting.

Endocrinology · 109

Hormone and gland conditions — thyroid, adrenal, pituitary and others.

Ophthalmology · 103

Conditions of the eye and vision.

Rheumatology · 93

Arthritis, autoimmune and connective-tissue conditions.

Gastroenterology · 66

Conditions of the stomach, intestines, pancreas and digestion.

Allergy and Immunology · 62

Allergies, immune deficiencies and conditions of an overactive or underactive immune system.

Nephrology · 61

Conditions of the kidneys.

Cardiology · 59

Conditions of the heart, its rhythm and its valves.

Pulmonology · 55

Conditions of the lungs and breathing.

Hepatology · 40

Conditions of the liver and bile ducts.

ENT · 23

Conditions of the ear, nose, throat, sinuses and voice.

Psychiatry · 22

Mental health conditions.

Obstetrics and Gynaecology · 19

Conditions of pregnancy and the female reproductive system.

Vascular Medicine · 19

Conditions of the arteries, veins and circulation.

Diabetology · 17

Diabetes and conditions closely linked to blood sugar control.

Urology · 14

Conditions of the urinary tract and male reproductive organs.

General Medicine · 13

Conditions usually assessed first by a physician.

Emergency Medicine · 12

Injuries, poisonings and conditions that need urgent care first.

Dentistry · 10

Conditions of the teeth, gums and mouth.

Paediatrics · 8

Conditions that begin in, or mainly affect, children.

General Surgery · 7

Conditions commonly managed by a general surgeon.

Reproductive Medicine · 6

Fertility and reproductive conditions.

Neurosurgery · 4

Conditions of the brain and spine that may need surgical assessment.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery · 3

Conditions of the jaw, face and mouth that may need surgery.

General information, not medical advice. In an emergency call 112, or 108 for an ambulance.