Obstetrics

Blood 19 Oct 2004

Preeclampsia (toxemia; pregnancy-induced hypertension)

Preeclampsia refers to hypertension or high blood pressure during pregnancy or post partum (after childbirth). It causes a high risk of epileptic seizures.

Diseases 23 May 2004

Postnatal depression (postpartum depression)

Postpartum depression refers to debilitating and disabling mood disturbance after childbirth. It affects 10-15% of mothers following birth.

Diseases 18 Jan 2004

Salmonellosis (Salmonella enterocolitis; food poisoning)

Salmonellosis is a gastrointestinal infection caused by eating contaminated food or water, such as undercooked poultry. It causes diarrhoea and vomiting.

Chronic Pain 23 Dec 2003

Migraine

Migraine is a severe, recurring headache which may cause visual symptoms (aura). They affect 12% of people, most commonly women, who often have triggers.

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.