A-Z of conditions and treatments

Acromegaly is caused by an excess of growth hormone in adults, which causes the overgrowth of bones in the face, hands, feet and internal organs.

Acupuncture is part of traditional Chinese medicine and consists of inserting fine needles into specific points on the skin.

Most cases of Addison's disease are caused by an autoimmune response that attacks and damages the adrenal glands over time.

Since adenoids are constantly in the path of germs, infections are common.

Adhesions may have no signs or symptoms, or they may cause pain by pulling on nerves.

Age affects the fertility of both men and women, and is the single biggest factor affecting a woman?s chance to conceive and have a healthy baby.

Exercise can prevent age-related changes to muscles, bones and joints and can reverse these changes too.

A person with agoraphobia is afraid to leave familiar environments, because they are afraid of having a panic attack.

A person with alcohol related brain impairment (ARBI) might experience problems with coordination, thinking, planning and memory.

If a person with alcohol related brain impairment is aware of their memory limits, they can learn how to deal with them.