Children's health
29 Jun 2005
Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
Atopic dermatitis, or eczema, is a chronic skin disease which runs in families. It is an allergic reaction causing the skin to become red, dry…
Children's health
26 Jun 2005
Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis is a sudden, severe allergic reaction which needs emergency medical treatment. Without treatment, swelling can prevent breathing and cause death.
Children's health
08 Jun 2005
Undescended testes (cryptorchidism)
Cryptorchidism refers to undescended testes. Usually the testes descend from the abdomen to the scrotum before or in the first year after birth.
Diseases
02 Jun 2005
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Irritable bowel syndrome or IBS is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder which causes constipation, diarrhoea, abdominal pain and other symptoms.
Chronic Pain
24 May 2005
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder is a form of PMS that causes severe emotional and physical problems in the two weeks before a woman's menstrual period.
Blood
18 May 2005
Anaemia
Anaemia is the general name for a range of disorders affecting red blood cells. Red blood cells contain haemoglobin, which is responsible for carrying oxygen…
Blood
17 May 2005
Breathlessness
Breathlessness and wheezing, also known as dyspnoea or difficulty breathing, may be a symptom of heart and lung diseases like COPD and emphysema.
Cancer
14 May 2005
Fever
Fever or increased body temperature is a symptom of many diseases including cold and flu, ear infection, respiratory infection and scarlet fever.
Children's health
12 May 2005
Developmental coordination disorder (DCD)
Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) refers to delayed development of gross motor skills. It makes children clumsy or physically awkward.
