Conditions & Diseases

Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is characterised by an abnormal growth of skin cells, and is often developed due to overexposure to harmful ultraviolet rays...

Sleep Disorders

A sleep disorder is a clinical condition whereby a person experiences disrupted or poor quality sleep on a regular basis...

Slipped (Herniated) Disc

A slipped disc occurs when the \"gel\" covering a disc in the spine herniates and shifts, due to degeneration of disc elasticity...

Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis

Slipped capital femoral epiphysis affects the hip joint in pre-teenagers and teenagers who are still growing. It usually develops during puberty...

Small Intestine Cancer

Small intestine cancer often begins in the small intestine (the duodenum). As the tumour grows, it may block food from passing...

Snapping Hip Syndrome

Snapping hip syndrome (Coxa Saltans) is a popping or clicking sound around the hip joint when it is in motion...

Soft Tissue Sarcoma

Soft tissue sarcoma is cancer that forms in the soft tissues of the body, such as blood vessels, fats, muscles, nerves and tendons...

Spinal Headaches

A spinal headache, or post-dural puncture headache, happens when cerebrospinal fluid leaks after a spinal tap or epidural, lowering pressure around the brain...

Sprains

A sprain is a stretch or tear in a ligament that supports a joint...

Stomach (Gastric) Cancer

Stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, is an abnormal growth of tissue in the stomach...