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Conditions and Indications A–Z

Browse an A–Z index of health conditions and treatment indications linked to medicines in the Direct Meds store.

Abnormal Uterine BleedingAbnormal uterine bleeding is bleeding outside the normal menstrual pattern, including between periods or after menopause.1 medicineView Abnormal Uterine BleedingAcne VulgarisAcne vulgaris is the common form of acne, mixing inflamed and non-inflamed lesions on the face, neck, chest and back across a wide age range.7 medicinesView Acne VulgarisAcquired Generalised Hypoactive Sexual Desire DisorderA persistent loss of sexual interest in women that develops after a period of normal desire, affecting all situations.1 medicineView Acquired Generalised Hypoactive Sexual Desire DisorderActinic KeratosisDry, scaly patches on sun-damaged skin that are usually harmless but can progress to skin cancer if untreated.2 medicinesView Actinic KeratosisActive Secondary Progressive Multiple SclerosisA phase of multiple sclerosis where relapses or new lesions still occur after a progressive course has begun.1 medicineView Active Secondary Progressive Multiple SclerosisAcute Coronary SyndromeAcute coronary syndrome covers sudden blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle, including heart attack and unstable angina, typically signalled by chest pain.3 medicinesView Acute Coronary SyndromeAcute CystitisAcute cystitis is a bladder infection causing burning during urination, urgency, and lower abdominal pain. It is one of the urinary tract infections.1 medicineView Acute CystitisAcute Gout FlareWhat an acute gout flare is, how it presents, and the medicines listed for treating one.1 medicineView Acute Gout FlareAcute Lymphocytic LeukaemiaA fast-growing blood cancer in which abnormal cells crowd the bone marrow, treated with chemotherapy to restore normal function.2 medicinesView Acute Lymphocytic LeukaemiaAcute Musculoskeletal PainAcute musculoskeletal pain is a sudden, time-limited response to injury, trauma, or surgery, typically lasting less than one month.1 medicineView Acute Musculoskeletal PainAcute PainAcute pain is the body's normal response to tissue damage, usually triggered by injury, dental disease, or surgery, and resolves as the cause heals.2 medicinesView Acute PainAlcohol DependenceA medical condition where a person cannot stop or control their drinking despite negative consequences to health, work, or relationships.3 medicinesView Alcohol DependenceAllergic ConjunctivitisAllergic conjunctivitis is inflammation of the conjunctiva caused by an allergy, bringing redness, itching and watering in both eyes.1 medicineView Allergic ConjunctivitisAllergic RhinitisIrritation of the nose caused by an allergic reaction to pollen, producing sneezing, a blocked nose and watery eyes often mistaken for a cold.7 medicinesView Allergic RhinitisAllergic RhinoconjunctivitisAllergic rhinoconjunctivitis combines allergic rhinitis and conjunctivitis, where the nose and eyes react to triggers such as pollen.1 medicineView Allergic RhinoconjunctivitisAllergic StatesAn immune overreaction to harmless substances like food, pollen or dust, ranging from mild irritation to severe whole-body responses.4 medicinesView Allergic StatesAltitude SicknessA travel condition that occurs at high altitude, usually above 2,500 metres, and is more likely with rapid ascent.1 medicineView Altitude SicknessAlzheimer's DiseaseAlzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, a progressive decline in brain function that begins with memory problems.1 medicineView Alzheimer's DiseaseAmebiasisAmebiasis is an intestinal infection caused by the parasite Entamoeba histolytica, spread through contaminated food or water in tropical regions.1 medicineView AmebiasisAndrogen-dependent AcneAndrogen-dependent acne is the hormonally driven form of acne, characterised by persistent spots linked to androgen activity in the skin.1 medicineView Androgen-dependent AcneAndrogenetic AlopeciaAndrogenetic alopecia is the term for male and female pattern hair loss, caused by follicle sensitivity to androgens.3 medicinesView Androgenetic AlopeciaAngina PectorisChest pain caused by the heart muscle not getting enough oxygen-rich blood, brought on by exertion and eased by rest.2 medicinesView Angina PectorisAnkylosing SpondylitisA long-term inflammatory condition that primarily affects the spine and can involve other areas of the body.2 medicinesView Ankylosing SpondylitisAsthmaA long-term lung condition where sensitive airways narrow in response to triggers, causing difficulty breathing and occasional asthma attacks.6 medicinesView AsthmaAsthma ExacerbationAn asthma attack, or exacerbation, occurs when asthma symptoms worsen beyond a person's usual baseline, ranging from mild wheezing to severe breathing difficulty.2 medicinesView Asthma ExacerbationAtopic DermatitisA chronic skin condition whose hallmark is persistent itch, atopic dermatitis is the most common form of eczema and can affect people of all ages.2 medicinesView Atopic DermatitisAtrial FibrillationAtrial fibrillation is an irregular heartbeat that can lead to blood clots, stroke and heart failure. Treatment combines rhythm control with clot prevention.1 medicineView Atrial FibrillationAtrophic VaginitisA condition where falling oestrogen after menopause thins and dries the vaginal tissues, causing discomfort and irritation.1 medicineView Atrophic VaginitisAttention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting attention, activity levels, and impulse control from childhood onward.2 medicinesView Attention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderAutistic Disorder-associated IrritabilityA neurological and developmental disorder affecting interaction and behaviour, where irritability is one accompanying concern.1 medicineView Autistic Disorder-associated IrritabilityAutoimmune DisordersA group of conditions where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own tissue, affecting different organs depending on the disorder.1 medicineView Autoimmune Disorders