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Kidney failure (acute renal failure)
Acute renal failure refers to rapid decline of kidney function which is potentially life threatening because urine production ceases.
09 Oct 2003
Nephrotic syndrome (NS)
Nephrotic syndrome is an inflammatory kidney condition affecting the glomeruli. It causes swelling, foamy urine and headaches.
06 Oct 2003
Hypopituitarism
Hypopituitarism refers to a group of disorders which interfere with synthesis and/or secretion of hormones from the pituitary gland.
29 Sep 2003
Glomerulonephritis (GN)
Glomerulonephritis is a group of kidney disorders characterised by damage to the glomeruli of both kidneys. It is related to immune system changes.
26 Sep 2003
Pancreatitis: Acute
Acute pancreatitis or inflammation of the pancreas is thought to be caused by activation of digestive hormones within the pancreas.
21 Sep 2003
Pancreatitis: Chronic
Chronic pancreatitis refers to hardening and inflammation of the pancreas. It is associated with excessive alcohol consumption and causes abdominal pain.
21 Sep 2003
Gallstones
Gallstone disease is characterised by the formation of cholesterol or pigment stones in the gallbladder. They do not usually cause symptoms.
21 Sep 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
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
