Diseases

Endometriosis
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.
Chronic pain syndrome
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…
Sciatica
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…
Peanut allergy
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.
Egg allergy
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.
Milk allergy
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.
Lactose intolerance (milk intolerance)
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.
Vaginal thrush (yeast infection; vulvovaginal candidiasis; VVT; VVC)
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.
Chlamydia (C. trachomatis, C. pneumoniae, C. psittacci, C. pecorum)
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.