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An Achilles tendon rupture is a common, usually spontaneous rupture in the Achilles tendon, often observed in people aged between 24-45 years. In most cases, the rupture occurs between 3-6 cm above where the tendon meets the heel bone.

An Achilles Tendon Strain is a common injury occurring in the Achilles Tendon, the largest tendon in the body.

This is inflammation of the tendons that shoulder the “ball and socket” shoulder joint.

Tears of the menisci occur when the meniscus is abnormally loaded in twisting injuries.

Anal skin tags, or rectal skin tags, are common and usually harmless growths that hang off the skin around the outside of the anus.

Postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS) is when the heart rate increases abnormally, occurring after sitting up or standing.

Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is a condition that causes a sudden increase in heart rate, leading to symptoms including palpitations, chest pain and fainting.

Headache syndromes, characterised by recurrent headache, are one of the commonest medical complaints of the nervous system and can carry a variety of symptoms affecting quality of life.

A cardiac arrest is when your heart suddenly stops pumping blood around your body.

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a condition that affects the way the ovaries work. It’s a very common condition, affecting up to 1 in 10 people in the UK, but more than half of those with PCOS will never experience any symptoms.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common long-term condition of the gastrointestinal tract. It's essential to understand the signs and symptoms of IBS so you can spot any potential warning signs and know when you need to get checked out.

Metabolic syndrome is the medical term for a condition made up of several other health conditions including insulin resistance, obesity and high blood pressure.

Restless leg syndrome (RLS) and periodic limb movement disturbance (PLMD) share some symptoms but are two separate conditions with different characterisations and causes.

There are various common symptoms you should be on the lookout for when regularly checking for breast cancer.

Generally, swelling refers to any abnormal enlargement of a body part caused by inflammation or fluid accumulation.