Diseases
29 Dec 2003
Amyloid nephropathy (amyloidosis kidney disease)
Amyloidosis is a disorder of protein metabolism characterised by widespread deposition of abnormal proteins in organs, most commonly the kidneys.
Blood
29 Dec 2003
Sudeck’s atrophy (reflex sympathetic dystrophy, complex regional pain syndrome type 1)
Sudeck's atrophy, also called reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome and complex regional pain syndrome, is long-term pain, usually after a trivial injury.
Diseases
29 Dec 2003
Mad cow disease (Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease, transmissible spongiform encephalopathy; new variant CJD)
Creutzfeld-Jakob disease (bovine spongiform encephalopathy; BSE) causes dementia and movement disorders. One cause is eating beef contaminated with BSE.
Chronic Pain
29 Dec 2003
De Quervain’s tenosynovitis (washerwoman’s sprain)
De Quervain's tenosynovitis is a painful form of tendonitis affecting the wrist . It occurs when repetitive thumb movements damage tendons of the hand.
Bone
28 Dec 2003
Achondroplasia (dwarfism)
Achondroplasia is a disorder of bone growth that causes dwarfism characterised by a normal trunk length, short broad limbs and an enlarged skull.
Blood
28 Dec 2003
Priapism (prolonged erection)
Priapism refers to penile erection which is sustained for six hours or more. It is most common in men who take erectile dysfunction medications.
Cancer
28 Dec 2003
Peyronie’s disease
Peyronie's disease causes plaque to grow in the erectile tissue of the penis. It can cause pain and a significant bend and shortening of the…
Chronic Pain
27 Dec 2003
Shingles (herpes zoster infection; HZ)
Shingles or herpes zoster is a blistering, itching, painful and burning rash. It is caused by infection with Varicella zoster virus (chickenpox).
Bone
27 Dec 2003
Osteitis fibrosa cystica
Osteitis fibrosa cystica is a complication of hyperparathyroidism. Bone becomes soft, deformed and/or develops cycsts. Surgery is usually required.
