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.
Diseases
26 Dec 2003
Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome (hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia, HHT)
Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome is a genetic condition of the blood vessels that causes excessive bleeding, for example recurrent nose bleeds.
Diseases
31 Oct 2003
Anorectal abscess and fistula-in-ano
An abscess is a localised collection of pus. It can occur near the anus close under the skin, or deeper, adjacent to the rectum. It…
Diseases
31 Oct 2003
Colonic polyps and hereditary polyposis syndromes
Colonic polyps are elevations in the lining of the colon, some of which may cause colon cancer. They are diagnosed by colonoscopy.
Bone
31 Oct 2003
Systemic scleroderma (systemic sclerosis)
Systemic sclerosis is a condition characterised by excessive thickening of skin due to connective tissue accumulation. It is usually localised.
Diseases
29 Oct 2003
Gilbert’s syndrome
Gilbert's syndrome is a harmless inherited disorder which may cause mild jaundice and abnormal blood test results due to high bilirubin levels in the blood.
Cancer
29 Oct 2003
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (gastrinoma)
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is a rare condition in which pancreatic tumours cause peptic ulcers, leading to excessive gastric acid production.
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.
Diseases
29 Oct 2003
Hernia
Hernias occur when an organ or structure passes through an abnormal opening and ends up in the wrong place. Abdominal hernias are the most common…
