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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
Crohn’s disease (inflammatory bowel disease)
Crohn's disease is a form of inflammatory bowel disease characterised by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract and symptoms like diarrhoea.
19 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
Acid reflux (gastro-oesophageal reflux disease; GORD)
Acid reflux is also known as gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) or heartburn. Reflux of food and gastric acid into the oesophagus causes inflammation.
18 Sep 2003
Wilson’s disease (hepatolenticular degeneration)
Wilson's disease is a hereditary condition which causes a build-up of copper in the liver, brain and other vital organs. It requires lifelong treatment.
14 Sep 2003
Primary biliary cirrhosis
Primary biliary cirrhosis is liver shrinkage due to progressive inflammatory destruction of the bile ducts.
14 Sep 2003
Liver failure (including encephalopathy, fulminant hepatic failure, hepato-renal syndrome)
Liver failure or hepatic failure is often associated with liver cirrhosis or chronic liver disease. It may cause coma and requires liver transplant.
13 Sep 2003
Tetanus (lockjaw)
Tetanus is a vaccine-preventable disease caused by the bacteria Clostridium tetani, found in soil. It affects the nervous system causing lockjaw.
22 Jul 2003
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory infection in babies and children. It causes bronchitis and, in serious cases, pneumonia.
18 Jul 2003
