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Polyuria (production of large amounts of urine)

Polyuria (production of large amounts of urine)

Polyuria refers to the production of excessive amounts of urine. It may result from excessive fluid intake, or kidney disorders like renal failure.

14 Apr 2005

Diabetic ketoacidosis

Diabetic ketoacidosis

Diabetic ketoacidosis is a complication of type 1 diabetes mellitus, caused by reduced insulin and characterised by impaired glucose utilisation.

14 Apr 2005

Diabetic neuropathy

Diabetic neuropathy

Diabetic neuropathy refers to nerve pain and damage caused by diabetes. It causes muscle weakness, erectile dysfunction, incontinence and constipation.

11 Apr 2005

Nausea and Vomiting (Emesis)

Nausea and Vomiting (Emesis)

Vomiting can also be referred to as emesis, and consists of three stages: nausea is an unpleasant sensation of wanting to vomit; retching is a…

07 Apr 2005

Fatigue in Cancer Treatment

Fatigue in Cancer Treatment

Fatigue is the most frequently reported symptom of cancer and cancer treatment. Although well recognised by health professionals as a significant problem, cancer fatigue is…

07 Apr 2005

Constipation – Signs and Symptoms

Constipation – Signs and Symptoms

Constipation is a symptom rather than a disease. There is no strict definition of constipation as normal bowel function varies so widely between different people.

07 Apr 2005

Heart failure

Heart failure

Heart failure refers to inadequate blood circulation resulting from a defect which reduces the heart's pumping. It is typically caused by heart disease.

09 Feb 2005

Mucormycosis (zygomycosis)

Mucormycosis (zygomycosis)

Mucormycosis refers to a fungal infection of the sinuses, brain or lungs. It primarily affects people with immune system disorders.

31 Jan 2005

Menopause

Menopause

Menopause is the permanent cessation of menstrual periods. It is diagnosed after one year with no periods when the average woman is 51 years of…

12 Jan 2005