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Malnutrition

Malnutrition

Malnutrition occurs when an individual has insufficient energy to maintain their body's essential functions, including growth, maintenance and movement.

06 Jan 2005

Grave's disease

Grave's disease

Grave's diease is an autoimmune disorder which affects hormone production in the thyroid gland. It is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism.

05 Jan 2005

Diabetic eye disease: Proliferative diabetic retinopathy

Diabetic eye disease: Proliferative diabetic retinopathy

Proliferative diabetic retinopathy is a sight-threatening eye disease characterised by neovascularisation, the abnormal growth of blood vessels, in the eye.

30 Dec 2004

Fatty liver (hepatic steatosis; steatohepatitis)

Fatty liver (hepatic steatosis; steatohepatitis)

Fatty liver disease (also called steatosis, steatohepatitis or non-alcoholic liver disease) refers to the accumulation of fatty tissues in the liver.

20 Dec 2004

Diabetic cheiroarthropathy

Diabetic cheiroarthropathy

Diabetic cheiroarthropathy is a complication of type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is characterised by stiff hands and is incurable.

13 Dec 2004

Meralgia Paraesthetica

Meralgia Paraesthetica

Meralgia paraesthetica is characterised by abnormal sensations like numbness, tingling or itching on the outer thigh, caused by nerve entrapment.

13 Dec 2004

Preeclampsia (toxemia; pregnancy-induced hypertension)

Preeclampsia (toxemia; pregnancy-induced hypertension)

Preeclampsia refers to hypertension or high blood pressure during pregnancy or post partum (after childbirth). It causes a high risk of epileptic seizures.

19 Oct 2004

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome refers to compression of the median nerve. Carpal tunnel syptoms include pain, numbness and hand weakness. Treaments include surgery.

21 Sep 2004

Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)

Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)

Frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis causes pain and restricted motion in the shoulder joint. It typically lasts 3-8 months.

21 Sep 2004