Diseases
29 Dec 2003
Amyloid nephropathy (amyloidosis kidney disease)
Amyloidosis is a disorder of protein metabolism characterised by widespread deposition of abnormal proteins in organs, most commonly the kidneys.
Blood
29 Dec 2003
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.
Chronic Pain
29 Dec 2003
De Quervain’s tenosynovitis (washerwoman’s sprain)
De Quervain's tenosynovitis is a painful form of tendonitis affecting the wrist . It occurs when repetitive thumb movements damage tendons of the hand.
Chronic Pain
27 Dec 2003
Shingles (herpes zoster infection; HZ)
Shingles or herpes zoster is a blistering, itching, painful and burning rash. It is caused by infection with Varicella zoster virus (chickenpox).
Bone
26 Dec 2003
Osgood-Schlatter (OS) disease
Osgood-Schlatter disease causes pain at the knee or shin. It is related to muscle overuse in adolescents which rarely requires treatment.
Bone
23 Dec 2003
Hip pain
Hip pain is common in children and people over 45 years. Pain originating from the hips often affects the groin, thigh and knee, sometimes causing…
Diseases
18 Dec 2003
Postpartum thyroiditis
Postpartum thyroiditis or silent lymphocytic thyroiditis is inflammation of the thyroid gland after pregnancy which seems to occur due to immune changes.
Diseases
18 Dec 2003
Subacute thyroiditis (de Quervain’s thyroiditis)
Subacute thyroiditis is acute inflammation of the thyroid gland, believed to be caused by immune system reaction. It causes subsequent hypothyroidism.
Diseases
16 Dec 2003
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
Hashimoto's thyroiditis occurs when inflammation damages the thyroid gland and affects the production of thyroid hormones.
