Bone
09 Nov 2003
Thoracic back pain (upper back pain)
Thoracic or upper back pain is common. It is typically caused by poor posture or heavy lifting, which strains muscles, ligaments or the thoracic spine.
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.
Blood
09 Oct 2003
Kidney disease: Chronic renal failure
Chronic renal failure refers to irreversible renal insufficiency or kidney dysfunction. It requires haemodialysis and may be fatal.
Diseases
19 Sep 2003
Crohn’s disease (inflammatory bowel disease)
Crohn's disease is a form of inflammatory bowel disease characterised by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract and symptoms like diarrhoea.
Diseases
18 Sep 2003
Ulcerative colitis (inflammatory bowel disease)
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the large intestine which causes rectal bleeding and altered bowel patterns.
Children's health
18 Sep 2003
Acid reflux (gastro-oesophageal reflux disease; GORD)
Acid reflux is also known as gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) or heartburn. Reflux of food and gastric acid into the oesophagus causes inflammation.
Diseases
13 Sep 2003
Liver failure (including encephalopathy, fulminant hepatic failure, hepato-renal syndrome)
Liver failure or hepatic failure is often associated with liver cirrhosis or chronic liver disease. It may cause coma and requires liver transplant.
Diseases
13 Sep 2003
Liver cirrhosis
Cirrhosis of the liver is progressive damage to liver tissue causing irreversible structural changes, usually as a result of hepatitis or excessive alcohol.
Children's health
13 Sep 2003
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (A1AD; Alpha-1; AATD)
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency is an inherited disease which affects the liver and lungs. A genetic mutation causes chronic liver disease and emphysema.
