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Hypercalcaemic nephropathy

Hypercalcaemic nephropathy

Hypercalcaemic nephropathy is a kidney condition that occurs when calcium levels in the blood are elevated for prolonged periods.

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

Causalgia (complex regional pain syndrome type 2)

Causalgia (complex regional pain syndrome type 2)

Causalgia or complex regional pain syndrome type 2 is a burning pain, usually in the hand or foot, which typically affects 40-60 year olds following…

27 Nov 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

Systemic scleroderma (systemic sclerosis)

Systemic scleroderma (systemic sclerosis)

Systemic sclerosis is a condition characterised by excessive thickening of skin due to connective tissue accumulation. It is usually localised.

31 Oct 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

Pancreatitis: Acute

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

Crohn’s disease (inflammatory bowel disease)

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

Acid reflux (gastro-oesophageal reflux disease; GORD)

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