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Acid regurgitation

Acid regurgitation is a symptom of gastro-oesophageal reflux disorder. It refers to a…

01 Jan 2012

Erythrodermic Psoriasis (Erythroderma)

Erythroderma is a potentially life-threatening form of psoriasis in which the whole body surface is affected, leading to…

01 Jan 2012

Toxic Megacolon

Toxic megacolon is a life-threatening bowel condition that occurs as a result of other…

01 Jan 2012

Bed wetting (nocturnal enuresis)

Bed wetting (nocturnal enuresis)

Nocturnal enuresis refers to bed wetting in a child over 5 years of age. It can negatively affect emotional health but can be treated in…

30 Nov 2011

Breast pain (mastalgia)

Breast pain (mastalgia)

Mastalgia or breast pain is a common symptom encountered by women and may be due to normal changes in hormone levels or due to certain diseases.

18 Oct 2011

Food poisoning prevention and food safety

Food poisoning prevention and food safety

Food-borne diseases are diseases that are transmitted by food. Food that has been contaminated with pathogens – including micro-organisms like bacteria or toxic substances like…

30 Mar 2011

Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension)

Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension)

Hypotension or low blood pressure is less common than hypertension or high blood pressure. It cuases symptoms like dizziness and lightheadedness.

29 Oct 2010

Fainting

Fainting

Fainting, passing out or falling down unconscious may be caused by low blood pressure or sugar. There are many causes of fainting or reasons for…

12 Oct 2010

Anticoagulants

Anticoagulants

Anticoagulants are substances that work against the process of blood clotting. Normally, clotting only occurs when there is blood loss from a damaged blood vessel.…

04 Oct 2010