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An illustration of an ungendered person looking in the mirror with the phrase "Is this me?" written; probably to illustrate "body dysmorphic disorder" or depersonalization disorder (DPDR) Mental health

Body dysmorphic disorder

Non-infectious · Chronic

A mental health condition in which a person spends a lot of time worrying about perceived flaws in their appearance that others cannot see or consider minor.

5 min read
Calciphylaxis on a patient's abdomen Urinary system

Calciphylaxis

Non-infectious · Chronic

Calcium deposits in small vessels causing painful skin ulcers.

1 min read
Cervical Dysplasia Reproductive system

Cancer of the cervix

Non-infectious · Chronic

Cancer of the neck of the womb, usually caused by HPV.

1 min read
Double contrast image of type 2 gastric cancer generated in the upper part of the stomach (photographing with supine frontal face) Digestive system

Cancer of the stomach

Non-infectious · Chronic

Cancer that starts in the lining of the stomach.

1 min read
Reduced blood flow in prefrontal cortex of cannabis users Mental health

Cannabis use disorder

Non-infectious · Chronic

Problematic cannabis use with dependence.

1 min read
Gross pathology of idiopathic cardiomyopathy Cardiovascular system

Cardiomyopathy (dilated)

Non-infectious · Chronic

A weakened, enlarged heart muscle that pumps poorly.

1 min read
Cataract in Human Eye Eyes and vision

Cataract

Non-infectious · Chronic

Clouding of the lens of the eye that blurs vision.

1 min read
Cardiovascular system

High blood pressure (hypertension)

Non-infectious · Chronic

Persistently raised blood pressure.

1 min read
Osteoarthritis: image from Wikimedia Commons Musculoskeletal system

Osteoarthritis

Non-infectious · Chronic

Wear of joint cartilage causing pain and stiffness.

1 min read
Musculoskeletal system

Trigger finger

Non-infectious · Chronic

A finger that catches or locks when bent.

1 min read
Endocrine system

Type 1 diabetes

Non-infectious · Chronic

An autoimmune condition where the body cannot make insulin.

1 min read
Reproductive system

Undescended testicle

Non-infectious · Chronic

A testicle that has not moved into the scrotum.

1 min read
Cardiovascular system

Varicocele

Non-infectious · Chronic

Enlarged veins in the scrotum.

1 min read
Urinary system

Vesicoureteric reflux

Non-infectious · Chronic

Urine flows back from the bladder towards the kidneys.

1 min read
Ear, nose and throat

Vocal cord nodules

Non-infectious · Chronic

Small growths on the vocal cords from voice strain.

1 min read
Blood (haematology)

Von Willebrand disease

Non-infectious · Chronic

The most common inherited bleeding disorder.

1 min read
Reproductive system

Vulval cancer

Non-infectious · Chronic

Cancer of the outer female genitals.

1 min read
Nervous system

Vulvodynia

Non-infectious · Chronic

Long-lasting pain of the vulva without a clear cause.

1 min read