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Supraspinatus tendinitis (painful arc syndrome)
Supraspinatus tendinitis or painful arc syndrome is shoulder pain caused by inflammation or tears in the tendons of the shoulder joint.
30 Dec 2003
Sudeck’s atrophy (reflex sympathetic dystrophy, complex regional pain syndrome type 1)
Sudeck's atrophy, also called reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome and complex regional pain syndrome, is long-term pain, usually after a trivial injury.
29 Dec 2003
Avascular necrosis (AVN; osteonecrosis; aseptic necrosis; ischaemic necrosis; femoral head necrosis)
Avascular necrosis is cellular death of bone components (e.g. bone marrow) due to impaired blood supply. It causes joint pain.
27 Dec 2003
Herniated nucleus pulposus (slipped disc; lumbar radiculopathy; cervical radiculopathy; herniated intervertebral disc; prolapsed intervertebral disc; ruptured disc)
Slipped disc (herniated nucleus pulposus) occurred when the centre of an intervertebral disc (a jelly-like substance) is forced through the outer casing.
26 Dec 2003
Osgood-Schlatter (OS) disease
Osgood-Schlatter disease causes pain at the knee or shin. It is related to muscle overuse in adolescents which rarely requires treatment.
26 Dec 2003
Migraine
Migraine is a severe, recurring headache which may cause visual symptoms (aura). They affect 12% of people, most commonly women, who often have triggers.
23 Dec 2003
Subacute thyroiditis (de Quervain’s thyroiditis)
Subacute thyroiditis is acute inflammation of the thyroid gland, believed to be caused by immune system reaction. It causes subsequent hypothyroidism.
18 Dec 2003
Kidney disease: Chronic renal failure
Chronic renal failure refers to irreversible renal insufficiency or kidney dysfunction. It requires haemodialysis and may be fatal.
09 Oct 2003
