Bone
01 Jan 2004
Neck pain
Neck pain or stiff neck affect 10% of the population at any time. It is usually temporary but may cause dizziness and pain in other…
Bone
30 Dec 2003
Supraspinatus tendinitis (painful arc syndrome)
Supraspinatus tendinitis or painful arc syndrome is shoulder pain caused by inflammation or tears in the tendons of the shoulder joint.
Bone
29 Dec 2003
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis is inflammation of the elbow due to repetitive use. Most people affected are 40-60 years and do not play tennis.
Bone
26 Dec 2003
Osgood-Schlatter (OS) disease
Osgood-Schlatter disease causes pain at the knee or shin. It is related to muscle overuse in adolescents which rarely requires treatment.
Children's health
23 Dec 2003
Congenital hypothyroidism (cretinism)
Congenital hypothyroidism or cretinism is a condition of impaired thyroid hormone production restricting growth and causing mental retardation.
Bone
18 Dec 2003
Scoliosis (spinal curvature; kyphoscoliosis)
Scoliosis refers to a sideways curvature of the spine, usually with no identifiable cause. It causes pain and, when severe, breathing difficulties.
Children's health
09 Dec 2003
Urinary tract infection (UTI)
Urinary tract infections or UTIs may affect the ureters, bladder (upper) or urethra (lower). They cause pain, fever and burning pain when urinating.
Bone
09 Nov 2003
Thoracic back pain (upper back pain)
Thoracic or upper back pain is common. It is typically caused by poor posture or heavy lifting, which strains muscles, ligaments or the thoracic spine.
Blood
09 Oct 2003
Kidney disease: Chronic renal failure
Chronic renal failure refers to irreversible renal insufficiency or kidney dysfunction. It requires haemodialysis and may be fatal.
