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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.
18 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.
13 Sep 2003
Rubella (German measles)
Rubella is a vaccine-preventable, contagious viral infection. It is usually mild, but infection during pregnancy can kill or damage the foetus.
17 Jul 2003
Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. It is characteised by progressive memory loss and disturbances in other mental functions.
03 Jul 2003
Pericarditis and pericardial disease
Pericardial disease refers to inflammation of the pericardium, the fibrous tissues surrounding the heart. It is a leading cause of heart attack.
19 May 2003
Common cold
The common cold occurs due to an acute viral infection of the throat and nasal passages. Symptoms include cough and runny nose.
18 May 2003
Bursitis
Bursitis refers to inflammation of the fluid sacks between bones. It may cause swelling, redness and pain in affected joints.
09 Aug 2002
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