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Addison’s disease
Addison's disease of the adrenal glands impairs glucocorticoid, mineralocorticoid and sex steroid production, causing muscle weakness and other symptoms.
09 Dec 2003
Anorectal abscess and fistula-in-ano
An abscess is a localised collection of pus. It can occur near the anus close under the skin, or deeper, adjacent to the rectum. It…
31 Oct 2003
Coeliac disease (gluten-sensitive enteropathy; coeliac sprue)
Coeliac disease is a gastrointestinal disorder of chronic inflammation of the intestine due to gluten intolerence. A gluten free diet is required.
20 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.
19 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.
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.
18 Sep 2003
Tetanus (lockjaw)
Tetanus is a vaccine-preventable disease caused by the bacteria Clostridium tetani, found in soil. It affects the nervous system causing lockjaw.
22 Jul 2003
Somatoform disorders (Briquet’s syndrome)
Somatoform disorders or Briquet's syndrome is a complaint of symptoms with no physical evidence of pathology and in pain or body dysmorphic conditions.
08 Jul 2003
