Gastro

Salmonellosis (Salmonella enterocolitis; food poisoning)
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.
Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome (hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia, HHT)
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.
Anorectal abscess and fistula-in-ano
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…
Colonic polyps and hereditary polyposis syndromes
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.
Systemic scleroderma (systemic sclerosis)
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.
Gilbert’s syndrome
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.
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (gastrinoma)
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.
Haemorrhoids (piles)
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.
Hernia
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…