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Diabetic eye disease: Non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy

Diabetic eye disease: Non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy

Non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy (background retinopathy) is the earliest stage of diabetic eye disease, causing changes in the eye's blood vessels.

05 Jul 2011

Breast and nipple thrush (BNT; breast and nipple candidiasis; mammary candidiasis)

Breast and nipple thrush (BNT; breast and nipple candidiasis; mammary candidiasis)

Breast and nipple thrush is a yeast infection of the nipple and breast caused by the fungal organism Candida albicans. It is common with breastfeeding.

29 Jun 2011

Nipple Discharge

Nipple Discharge

Nipple discharge is defined as any leakage of fluid from the breast. It is one of the most commonly encountered breast-related symptoms, and can account…

18 May 2011

Ulcerative Colitis

Ulcerative Colitis

There are a number of causes of abdominal illnesses, and one of the ones that is quite serious – treatable,…

21 Mar 2011

Dr Joe: How to deal with Psoriasis

Dr Joe: How to deal with Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a common skin rash caused by inflammation under the skin. It is a chronic dermatitis that responds to healthy eating and skin creams.

21 Mar 2011

Inflammatory Bowel

Inflammatory Bowel

Inflammatory bowel diseases, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, cause symptoms like diarrhoea and can be diagnosed by colonoscopy.

21 Mar 2011

Crohn's Disease

Crohn's Disease

Crohn's disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that causes abdominal pain, fever, changes in bowel movements and blood in stools.

21 Mar 2011

Alcohol hangovers

Alcohol hangovers

An alcohol hangover refers to the mental, emotional and physical symptoms which an individual experiences after they have consumed alcohol. A hangover occurs when the…

21 Jan 2011

Eczema (Dermatitis)

Eczema (Dermatitis)

Eczema is an allergic skin condition or dermatitis characterised by skin inflammation. It produces an itchy red rash. Currently there is no cure for eczema.

12 Oct 2010