Diseases
16 Dec 2003
Renal artery stenosis (RAS; renovascular disease; ischaemic nephropathy)
Renal artery stenosis is characterised by reduced blood flow to the kidney. It mainly affects older people with atherosclerosis.
Diseases
11 Dec 2003
Human papillomavirus (HPV)
Human papillomavirus is a vaccine-preventable, sexually transmitted disease which causes genital warts. Some types cause cervical cancer.
Children's health
09 Dec 2003
Urinary tract infection (UTI)
Urinary tract infections or UTIs may affect the ureters, bladder (upper) or urethra (lower). They cause pain, fever and burning pain when urinating.
Bone
09 Nov 2003
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.
Diseases
29 Oct 2003
Haemorrhoids (piles)
Haemorrhoids or piles are abnormalities of the anal cushions, which supply blood to the anus and help it to close. They may cause anal bleeding.
Blood
09 Oct 2003
Kidney disease: Chronic renal failure
Chronic renal failure refers to irreversible renal insufficiency or kidney dysfunction. It requires haemodialysis and may be fatal.
Diseases
18 Sep 2003
Ulcerative colitis (inflammatory bowel disease)
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the large intestine which causes rectal bleeding and altered bowel patterns.
Children's health
18 Sep 2003
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.
Diseases
13 Sep 2003
Liver failure (including encephalopathy, fulminant hepatic failure, hepato-renal syndrome)
Liver failure or hepatic failure is often associated with liver cirrhosis or chronic liver disease. It may cause coma and requires liver transplant.
