This list includes 31 Diseases that start with V, from “Vaginal cancer” to “Vulvovaginal candidiasis”. These conditions range from infections and cancers to genetic and dermatologic disorders, useful for quick reference and study.
Diseases that start with V are clinically recognized conditions whose names begin with the letter V. Notable examples include varicella, once a major childhood illness before vaccination became widespread.
Below you’ll find the table with Disease, Symptoms, Causes & Risk factors, and Treatments.
Disease: The official disease name, so you can scan the list and find the exact entry quickly.
Symptoms: Key signs and common symptoms give you a quick clinical picture to recognize or research each condition.
Causes & Risk factors: Primary causes and main risk factors summarize likely origins so you understand why the disease develops.
Treatments: Typical first-line treatments and referral notes outline immediate options and when you should seek specialist care.
Diseases that start with V
| Disease | ICD-10/ICD-11 code(s) | Symptoms | Causes & Major Risk Factors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaginitis | N76; N/A | Vaginal discharge, itching, burning | Infection (bacterial/yeast/trichomonas), antibiotics, hormonal changes |
| Vulvovaginal candidiasis | B37.3; N/A | Intense itching, thick white discharge, burning | Candida overgrowth, recent antibiotics, diabetes, immunosuppression |
| Vulvitis | N76.1; N/A | Vulvar redness, itching, soreness | Infection, contact dermatitis, irritants, hormonal changes |
| Vaginal cancer | C52; N/A | Vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain, discharge | Squamous/adenocarcinoma, HPV infection, older age |
| Vulvar cancer | C51; N/A | Vulvar lump, itching, bleeding | Squamous cell carcinoma, HPV, chronic inflammation |
| Varicella | B01; N/A | Fever, itchy vesicular rash, malaise | Primary varicella-zoster infection, close contact |
| Varicose veins | I83; N/A | Leg pain, swelling, visible bulging veins | Venous valve failure, age, pregnancy, obesity, prolonged standing |
| Varicocele | N/A | Scrotal heaviness, visible enlarged veins, infertility | Dilated pampiniform plexus, anatomical factors, prolonged standing |
| Vasculitis | M30–M31; N/A | Fever, rash, organ-specific symptoms, fatigue | Immune-mediated vessel inflammation, infections, drugs |
| Vasovagal syncope | R55; N/A | Fainting, lightheadedness, sweating | Reflex-mediated drop in heart rate/blood pressure, pain or stress triggers |
| Vascular dementia | F01; N/A | Memory loss, slowed thinking, confusion | Stroke, chronic small-vessel disease, hypertension, diabetes |
| Viral hepatitis | B15–B19; N/A | Jaundice, fatigue, abdominal pain, dark urine | Hepatitis viruses (A–E), contaminated food, bloodborne exposure, IV drug use |
| Viral meningitis | A87; N/A | Headache, fever, neck stiffness, photophobia | Enteroviruses, herpesviruses, arboviruses, close contact |
| Viral encephalitis | A83–A85; N/A | Fever, confusion, seizures, headache | HSV, arboviruses, mosquito/tick exposure, immunosuppression |
| Viral conjunctivitis | B30; N/A | Red eye, tearing, watery discharge | Adenovirus, close contact, respiratory infection |
| Viral gastroenteritis | A08; N/A | Diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, fever | Norovirus, rotavirus, contaminated food/water, close contact |
| Viral pneumonia | J12; N/A | Cough, fever, shortness of breath, chest pain | Influenza, RSV, SARS-CoV-2, seasonal exposure |
| Viral hemorrhagic fever | A98; N/A | High fever, bleeding, shock, organ failure | Filoviruses, arenaviruses, flaviviruses, vector or fluid exposure |
| Viral myocarditis | I40; N/A | Chest pain, breathlessness, palpitations, fatigue | Viral infection (coxsackie, adenovirus), recent flu-like illness |
| Viral bronchiolitis | J21; N/A | Wheeze, cough, difficulty breathing, fever | RSV infection, young age, prematurity, crowding |
| Visceral leishmaniasis | B55.0; N/A | Fever, weight loss, splenomegaly, anemia | Leishmania transmitted by sandfly, malnutrition, poverty |
| Vitiligo | L80; N/A | Patchy depigmentation, asymptomatic, sun sensitivity | Autoimmune melanocyte loss, family history, other autoimmune disease |
| Vitreous hemorrhage | H43.1; N/A | Sudden floaters, blurred vision, visual loss | Diabetic retinopathy, retinal tear, ocular trauma |
| Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease | N/A | Uveitis, vitiligo, hearing loss, meningismus | Autoimmune attack on melanocyte-rich tissues, genetic predisposition |
| Von Willebrand disease | D68.0; N/A | Easy bruising, mucosal bleeding, heavy periods | Inherited vWF deficiency/dysfunction, family history |
| Ventricular tachycardia | I47.2; N/A | Palpitations, dizziness, syncope, chest pain | Ischemic heart disease, cardiomyopathy, electrolyte imbalance |
| Ventricular fibrillation | I49.01; N/A | Sudden collapse, pulselessness, loss of consciousness | Severe ischemia, cardiac arrest, structural heart disease |
| Ventricular septal defect | Q21.0; N/A | Heart murmur, breathlessness, failure to thrive, recurrent infections | Congenital septal malformation, maternal infections, chromosomal anomalies |
| Vulvodynia | N/A | Chronic vulvar pain, burning, dyspareunia | Unknown, nerve hypersensitivity, prior infection, hormonal factors |
| Venous malformation | N/A | Soft compressible mass, swelling, pain | Congenital vascular anomaly, developmental venous defect |
| Variegate porphyria | N/A | Abdominal pain, neuropsychiatric symptoms, photosensitivity | Inherited porphyrin metabolism defect, genetic mutation |
Descriptions
Vaginitis
Inflammation of the vagina usually due to infection or microbiome imbalance causing discharge, itch and discomfort.
Vulvovaginal candidiasis
Yeast infection of vulva and vagina causing soreness, intense itch and characteristic thick discharge.
Vulvitis
Inflammation of the external female genitalia leading to pain, redness and irritation.
Vaginal cancer
Rare malignancy of the vagina often linked to HPV, presenting with bleeding or abnormal discharge.
Vulvar cancer
Cancer of the outer female genitalia presenting as a lump, persistent itching or bleeding.
Varicella
Chickenpox: contagious illness causing fever and widespread itchy blisters, usually mild in children.
Varicose veins
Enlarged, twisted superficial leg veins due to valve failure, causing aching and swelling.
Varicocele
Dilation of scrotal veins that may cause discomfort and contribute to reduced fertility.
Vasculitis
Group of disorders where blood vessel inflammation causes tissue damage; presentation varies by vessel size.
Vasovagal syncope
Common cause of fainting from a transient autonomic reflex causing brief loss of consciousness.
Vascular dementia
Cognitive decline due to reduced brain blood flow after strokes or chronic vessel disease.
Viral hepatitis
Liver inflammation caused by different viruses; severity ranges from mild to chronic liver disease.
Viral meningitis
Meningeal inflammation typically milder than bacterial meningitis, often self-limited after viral infection.
Viral encephalitis
Brain inflammation from viral infection causing altered mental state and sometimes seizures; can be severe.
Viral conjunctivitis
Contagious eye infection causing red, watery eyes often alongside cold-like symptoms.
Viral gastroenteritis
Stomach flu: viral inflammation of stomach/intestines causing vomiting and diarrhea, usually self-limited.
Viral pneumonia
Lung infection from viruses that can range from mild bronchitis to severe respiratory failure.
Viral hemorrhagic fever
Severe group of viral illnesses (e.g., Ebola, dengue) causing fever, bleeding and possible shock.
Viral myocarditis
Inflammation of the heart muscle after viral infection that can impair pumping and cause arrhythmias.
Viral bronchiolitis
Small-airway inflammation in infants and young children, usually viral and often self-limited.
Visceral leishmaniasis
Parasitic disease affecting internal organs; untreated cases can be fatal.
Vitiligo
Autoimmune loss of skin pigment causing well-defined white patches, often symmetric.
Vitreous hemorrhage
Bleeding into the eye’s vitreous gel producing sudden visual changes; urgent eye assessment needed.
Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease
Rare autoimmune disorder causing eye inflammation plus skin and ear symptoms.
Von Willebrand disease
Common inherited bleeding disorder causing mucosal bleeding and prolonged bleeding after injury.
Ventricular tachycardia
Rapid ventricular rhythm that can cause collapse or progress to cardiac arrest if sustained.
Ventricular fibrillation
Chaotic ventricular rhythm causing sudden cardiac arrest; immediate defibrillation required.
Ventricular septal defect
Hole between the heart’s ventricles present at birth; treatment ranges from monitoring to surgery.
Vulvodynia
Chronic unexplained vulvar pain that affects sexual activity and quality of life.
Venous malformation
Low-flow vascular malformation present from birth causing swelling, pain or functional problems.
Variegate porphyria
Rare inherited porphyria causing abdominal attacks and, in some, painful skin reactions.