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Diabetic nephropathy

Diabetic nephropathy

Diabetic nephropathy is an increasingly common and irreversible kidney condition caused by elevated blood sugar levels in diabetics.

11 Dec 2003

Urinary tract infection (UTI)

Urinary tract infection (UTI)

Urinary tract infections or UTIs may affect the ureters, bladder (upper) or urethra (lower). They cause pain, fever and burning pain when urinating.

09 Dec 2003

Renal osteodystrophy (kidney bone disease)

Renal osteodystrophy (kidney bone disease)

Renal osteodystrophy refers to changes in bone due to chronic kidney failure or kidney disease. It is characterised by abnormal bone mineral levels.

09 Dec 2003

Addison’s disease

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

Osteomyelitis (acute and chronic)

Osteomyelitis (acute and chronic)

Osteomyelitis is a bacterial or fungal bone infection which results in pus production that reduces blood flow to the bone. Antibiotic treatment is needed.

27 Nov 2003

Bell’s palsy (idiopathic facial paralysis)

Bell’s palsy (idiopathic facial paralysis)

Bell's palsy is a facial paralysis or paralysis of the facial nerve of unknown cause. It is thought to be caused by viral infection or…

26 Nov 2003

Peripheral neuropathies

Peripheral neuropathies

Peripheral neuropathies are a group of disorders affecting the peripheral nervous system, or nerves outside the brain and central nervous system.

01 Nov 2003

Anorectal abscess and fistula-in-ano

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

Kidney disease: Chronic renal failure

Kidney disease: Chronic renal failure

Chronic renal failure refers to irreversible renal insufficiency or kidney dysfunction. It requires haemodialysis and may be fatal.

09 Oct 2003