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Tetanus (lockjaw)

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 (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

Insomnia

Insomnia

Insomnia is unsatisfactory sleep that affects daytime functions because of fatigue, irritability, decreased memory and concentration, and malaise.

08 Jul 2003

Atrial myxoma

Atrial myxoma

Atrial myxoma is a heart disorder in which a rare tumour grows in the left heart chamber. It may cause heart failure, pulmonary hypertension or…

27 May 2003

Tonsillitis

Tonsillitis

Tonsillitis is infection of the tonsils in the throat with a virus or bacteria, causing inflammation. It typically affects children 4-7 years old.

25 May 2003

Respiratory failure (types I and II)

Respiratory failure (types I and II)

Respiratory failure (inability to breathe) occurs due to lung diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, pulmonary oedema and pneumonia.

25 May 2003

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD is an irreversible degenerative lung condition which obstructs airflow. It is a leading cause of death.

23 May 2003

Pulmonary embolism (PE)

Pulmonary embolism (PE)

Pulmonary embolism is a blood clot in the pulmonary artery which supplies the lungs. Large clots can be fatal while small ones cause shortness of…

23 May 2003

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS; acute alveolar injury; traumatic wet lungs)

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS; acute alveolar injury; traumatic wet lungs)

Acute respiratory distress syndrome is caused by lung injury. Symptoms include pulmonary oedema and respiratory distress (difficulty breathing).

23 May 2003