Mental health
Binge eating disorder
Non-infectious · Chronic
An eating disorder involving regular episodes of eating large amounts of food while feeling out of control, followed by distress.
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Bipolar disorder
Non-infectious · Chronic
A long-term mental health condition causing episodes of depression and episodes of mania or hypomania.
Urinary system
Bladder cancer
Non-infectious · Chronic
Cancer that starts in the lining of the bladder, most often causing painless blood in the urine, and strongly linked to smoking.
Eyes and vision
Blepharitis
Non-infectious · Chronic
Long-term inflammation of the eyelid margins, causing red, itchy, crusty eyelids and gritty eyes.
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.
Musculoskeletal system
Bursitis
Non-infectious · Acute or chronic
Inflammation of a fluid-filled sac that cushions a joint.
Musculoskeletal system
Calcific tendinitis
Non-infectious · Acute or chronic
Calcium deposits in a tendon, usually in the shoulder, causing pain.
Urinary system
Calciphylaxis
Non-infectious · Chronic
Calcium deposits in small vessels causing painful skin ulcers.
Reproductive system
Cancer of the cervix
Non-infectious · Chronic
Cancer of the neck of the womb, usually caused by HPV.
Digestive system
Mental health
Cardiovascular system
Cardiovascular system
Cardiac tamponade
Non-infectious · Acute
Fluid around the heart that squeezes it and stops it filling.
Cardiovascular system
Cardiomyopathy (dilated)
Non-infectious · Chronic
A weakened, enlarged heart muscle that pumps poorly.
Eyes and vision
Cardiovascular system
Musculoskeletal system
Cardiovascular system