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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

Churg-Strauss syndrome (CSS; allergic granulomatous angiitis)

Churg-Strauss syndrome (CSS; allergic granulomatous angiitis)

Churg-Strauss syndrome, or allergic granulomatous angiitis, is an allergy condition often associated with allergic rhinitis (hay fever) or asthma.

01 Dec 2003

Thoracic back pain (upper back pain)

Thoracic back pain (upper back pain)

Thoracic or upper back pain is common. It is typically caused by poor posture or heavy lifting, which strains muscles, ligaments or the thoracic spine.

09 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

Colonic polyps and hereditary polyposis syndromes

Colonic polyps and hereditary polyposis syndromes

Colonic polyps are elevations in the lining of the colon, some of which may cause colon cancer. They are diagnosed by colonoscopy.

31 Oct 2003

Nephrocalcinosis

Nephrocalcinosis

Nephrocalcinosis refers to deposition of calcium salts in the kidneys. Renal impairment progresses slowly, sometimes causing renal failure.

31 Oct 2003

Systemic scleroderma (systemic sclerosis)

Systemic scleroderma (systemic sclerosis)

Systemic sclerosis is a condition characterised by excessive thickening of skin due to connective tissue accumulation. It is usually localised.

31 Oct 2003

Rickets (osteomalacia)

Rickets (osteomalacia)

Rickets is a skeletal condition of babies and young children caused by vitamin D or calcium deficiency, related to lack of sun exposure.

31 Oct 2003

Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (gastrinoma)

Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (gastrinoma)

Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is a rare condition in which pancreatic tumours cause peptic ulcers, leading to excessive gastric acid production.

29 Oct 2003