Diseases
31 Oct 2003
Septic arthritis
Septic arthritis occurs as a result of bacterial infection or immune suppression. It mainly affects young children and the elderly.
Chronic Pain
30 Oct 2003
Reactive arthritis
Reactive arthritis is a type of arthritis that occurs after a bacterial infection, such as gastrointestinal or sexually transmitted infections.
Diseases
29 Oct 2003
Urinary tract obstruction
Urinary tract obstruction occurs when kidney stones or other blockages in the ureters or urethra prevent the passage of urine. It causes kidney failure.
Diseases
29 Oct 2003
Gilbert’s syndrome
Gilbert's syndrome is a harmless inherited disorder which may cause mild jaundice and abnormal blood test results due to high bilirubin levels in the blood.
Cancer
29 Oct 2003
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (gastrinoma)
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is a rare condition in which pancreatic tumours cause peptic ulcers, leading to excessive gastric acid production.
Diseases
29 Oct 2003
Haemorrhoids (piles)
Haemorrhoids or piles are abnormalities of the anal cushions, which supply blood to the anus and help it to close. They may cause anal bleeding.
Diseases
29 Oct 2003
Hernia
Hernias occur when an organ or structure passes through an abnormal opening and ends up in the wrong place. Abdominal hernias are the most common…
Diseases
29 Oct 2003
Dubin-Johnson syndrome and Rotor syndrome (hyperbilirubinaemia)
Dubin-Johnson syndrome and Rotor syndrome are congenital conditions which impair bilirubin excretion, and the transport of oxygen in the blood.
Diseases
11 Oct 2003
Myaesthenia gravis
Myasthenia gravis is a rare autoimmune disease that causes muscle weakness. Symptoms include difficulty swallowing, drooping eyelids and double vision.
