Diseases
26 Sep 2003
Portal hypertension (including oesophageal varices)
Portal hypertension is high blood pressure in the portal veins of the liver. It occurs when blood vessels in the liver become blocked.
Diseases
26 Sep 2003
Pseudomembranous colitis (antibiotic-associated diarrhoea; Clostridium difficile colitis)
Pseudomembranous colitis, also known as antibiotic-associated diarrhoea, refers to inflammation of the colon caused by bacteria, often due to antibiotics.
Diseases
26 Sep 2003
Diverticular disease (diverticulosis; diverticulitis)
Diverticulosis or diverticular disease of the colon is characterised by pouches in the lining of the large bowel which get blocked, causing inflammation.
Children's health
25 Sep 2003
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (adrenogenital syndromes)
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia affects synthesis of adrenal gland hormones including cortisol and sex steroids. It impairs sexual development and fertility.
Diseases
21 Sep 2003
Pancreatitis: Acute
Acute pancreatitis or inflammation of the pancreas is thought to be caused by activation of digestive hormones within the pancreas.
Diseases
21 Sep 2003
Pancreatitis: Chronic
Chronic pancreatitis refers to hardening and inflammation of the pancreas. It is associated with excessive alcohol consumption and causes abdominal pain.
Diseases
21 Sep 2003
Achalasia
Achalasia is a gastrointestinal disorder. The oesophagus valve tightens, preventing food from passing to the stomach. Achalasia treatment includes surgery.
Diseases
21 Sep 2003
Gallstones
Gallstone disease is characterised by the formation of cholesterol or pigment stones in the gallbladder. They do not usually cause symptoms.
Diseases
21 Sep 2003
Motor neuron disease (MND)
Motor neuron disease destroys the muscle and nerve fibres in the brain and spinal cord and causes progressive muscle weakness.
