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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 is a rare condition in which pancreatic tumours cause peptic ulcers, leading to excessive gastric acid production.
29 Oct 2003
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
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
Cholecystitis (gallbladder inflammation)
Cholecystitis refers to inflammation of the gallbladder. It is typically a complication of gallstones, a condition which affects 10-20% of people.
28 Sep 2003
Common bile duct stone (choledocholithiasis; cholangitis; obstructive jaundice)
Choledocholithiasis or bile duct stone refers to the passage of gallstones into the bile duct. The gallstones obstruct the bile duct, causing jaundice.
26 Sep 2003
Diverticular disease (diverticulosis; diverticulitis)
Diverticulosis or diverticular disease of the colon is characterised by pouches in the lining of the large bowel which get blocked, causing inflammation.
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
