Nervous system
Bacterial meningitis
Infectious · Acute
A serious infection of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord, which needs emergency treatment.
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Bacterial vaginosis
Infectious · Acute
A common imbalance of the bacteria in the vagina that causes a thin, grey-white discharge with a fishy smell.
Reproductive system
Balanitis
Infectious · Acute
Inflammation of the head of the penis, often caused by infection, irritation or poor hygiene, most common in uncircumcised males.
Reproductive system
Bartholin's cyst
Non-infectious · Acute
A fluid-filled swelling at the entrance to the vagina caused by a blocked Bartholin's gland, which can become infected and form an abscess.
Nervous system
Bell's palsy
Non-infectious · Acute
Sudden weakness or paralysis of the muscles on one side of the face, caused by inflammation of the facial nerve.
Skin (integumentary system)
Respiratory system
Bornholm disease (epidemic pleurodynia)
Infectious · Acute
A viral illness causing sudden sharp chest or upper tummy pain.
Nervous system
Digestive system
Cardiovascular system
Cardiovascular system
Cardiac tamponade
Non-infectious · Acute
Fluid around the heart that squeezes it and stops it filling.
Digestive system
Urinary system
Skin (integumentary system)
Musculoskeletal system