Diseases
08 Oct 2005
Allergic conjunctivitis (red eye; pink eye)
Allergic conjunctivitis causes uncomfortable, red eyes after exposure to bacteria, viruses or allergens. It causes inflammation of the eye's conjuctiva.
Diseases
08 Oct 2005
Hypersensitivity reaction type I
Hypersensitivity reaction type 1 is common and immediate, and includes the reactions seen in asthma, hay fever and allergic conjunctivitis.
Diseases
06 Oct 2005
Angioedema
Angioedema refers to rapid fluid accumulation causing swelling (oedema) of the skin and tissues. It can lead to airway obstruction and suffocation.
Diseases
06 Oct 2005
Insect stings and bites (bee sting, spider bites)
Insect stings and bites from bees, wasps and spiders are usually mild but can cause life threatening anaphylaxis or be fatal if a massive sting…
Diseases
06 Oct 2005
Hives (urticaria)
Hives or urticaria is a common allergic skin disorder characterised by raised red lumps on the skin (skin welts). They can be very itchy.
Diseases
06 Oct 2005
Spider bite
Spider bites are uncommon but a frequent reason for calling the Poisons Information Centre. Varieties like funnel web spider bite are significant.
Blood
30 Aug 2005
Full blood count (FBC; full blood test; complete blood count; CBC)
A full blood count (FBC) is a very common procedure and often the starting point for medical investigations. FBCs test for blood disorders or abnormalities, and…
Blood
30 Aug 2005
Full Physical Examination (A Check-Up)
A physical examination or health check up is performed by a doctor who looks, feel and listens to detect early signs of disease.
Bone
30 Aug 2005
Ultrasound Machine Picture Ultrasonography
Diagnosis with ultrasound machine for clear pictures of the human body. 3D and 4D ultrasonography diagnostics for imaging baby in pregnancy etc
