Diseases
26 Apr 2006
Endometriosis
Endometriosis is an inflammatory condition in which endometrial tissues grow outside of the uterus. It is associated with pain during menstruation and sex.
Bone
12 Apr 2006
Chronic pain syndrome
Chronic pain syndrome refers to any pain that lasts longer than reasonable for the involved tissues to heal. It can develop after acute pain from…
Diseases
02 Apr 2006
Sciatica
Sciatica is pain caused by pressure on the sciatic nerve. It may occur anywhere between the lower back to the foot, and affects up to…
Diseases
26 Mar 2006
Peanut allergy
Peanut allergy symptoms affect 1 in 50 children and can be fatal. People allergic to peanuts can prevent allergic reactions by avoiding exposure to nuts.
Children's health
26 Mar 2006
Egg allergy
Egg allergies cause immune responses (allergic reactions), such as hives, when eggs are eaten. They usually begin in babies or toddlers.
Children's health
26 Mar 2006
Milk allergy
Milk allergy is an immune response to the consumption of dairy products, causing allergic skin and gastrointestinal symptoms. It is common in babies.
Children's health
18 Mar 2006
Lactose intolerance (milk intolerance)
Lactose intolerance is common. People intolerant of lactose must avoid dairy products and foods containing lactose to prevent gastrointestinal symptoms.
Diseases
14 Mar 2006
Vaginal thrush (yeast infection; vulvovaginal candidiasis; VVT; VVC)
Vaginal thrush is a yeast infection of the vagina by Candida albicans. It is associated with medication use and causes a curdy discharge.
Diseases
09 Mar 2006
Chlamydia (C. trachomatis, C. pneumoniae, C. psittacci, C. pecorum)
Chlamydia is a bacterial infection. Genital chlamydia is the most common STI in Australia, but the eyes or lungs can also be infected by Chlamydia.