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Sudeck’s atrophy (reflex sympathetic dystrophy, complex regional pain syndrome type 1)

Sudeck’s atrophy (reflex sympathetic dystrophy, complex regional pain syndrome type 1)

Sudeck's atrophy, also called reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome and complex regional pain syndrome, is long-term pain, usually after a trivial injury.

29 Dec 2003

Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome (hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia, HHT)

Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome (hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia, HHT)

Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome is a genetic condition of the blood vessels that causes excessive bleeding, for example recurrent nose bleeds.

26 Dec 2003

Renal tubular acidosis (RTA)

Renal tubular acidosis (RTA)

Renal tubular acidosis occurs when the kidneys are unable to excrete acids into the urine properly, causing higher acid levels in the blood.

13 Dec 2003

Turner syndrome (gonadal dysgenesis)

Turner syndrome (gonadal dysgenesis)

Turner syndrome is an inherited disorder of the sex chromosomes which affects females, often causing infertility and short height.

11 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

Myopathy (including Duchenne’s)

Myopathy (including Duchenne’s)

Myopathies are disorders which affect the muscles of the skeleton causing weakness and wasting. They may be genetic, inflammatory, metabolic or hormonal.

01 Nov 2003

Kidney failure (acute renal failure)

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

Achalasia

Achalasia

Achalasia is a gastrointestinal disorder. The oesophagus valve tightens, preventing food from passing to the stomach. Achalasia treatment includes surgery.

21 Sep 2003