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Occipital neuralgia

Occipital neuralgia

Occipital neuralgia is a type of headache characterised by stabbing pain in the back of the head, usually on one side, followed by reduced sensation.

24 Oct 2006

Contact dermatitis

Contact dermatitis

Contact dermatitis is an allergic skin condition that causes inflammation and rash, usually in people with hay fever, eczema, asthma or other allergies.

08 Sep 2006

Therapeutic Thoracentesis (Pleural Effusion Drainage)

Therapeutic Thoracentesis (Pleural Effusion Drainage)

Therapeutic thoracentesis samples pleural effusion in the lungs to check for disease. Symtoms of lung disease may include shortness of breath, chest pain and cough.

06 Sep 2006

Interstitial cystitis

Interstitial cystitis

Interstitial cystitis is a chronic bladder condition which mostly affects older women, causing abdominal pain, urinary urgency or urinary incontinence.

23 Aug 2006

Acne

Acne

Acne (pimples or blackheads) causes red, inflamed skin, most commonly in teenagers. Acne treatments can help prevent acne scars.

19 Aug 2006

Gastrointestinal Fistulas

Gastrointestinal Fistulas

Fistulas (fistulae) are abnormal connections between two epithelial surfaces. Epithelial surfaces are present in hollow structures (such as blood vessels and organs) and comprise the…

28 Jul 2006

Abdominal Bloating

Abdominal Bloating

Abdominal bloating is felt as a feeling of fullness, tightness or distension in the abdomen. Bloating is different to abdominal swelling, where the abdomen is…

26 Jul 2006

Heartburn

Heartburn

Heartburn is the common classical symptom of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). Heartburn is experienced as a gripping discomfort below the breastbone that may be made worse…

19 Jul 2006

Skin rashes

Skin rashes

A rash is defined as a change in the skin's appearance, which may involve alternations in texture (eg rough or smooth) and/or its colour. The…

15 Jul 2006