Diseases
21 Sep 2003
Gallstones
Gallstone disease is characterised by the formation of cholesterol or pigment stones in the gallbladder. They do not usually cause symptoms.
Diseases
20 Sep 2003
Coeliac disease (gluten-sensitive enteropathy; coeliac sprue)
Coeliac disease is a gastrointestinal disorder of chronic inflammation of the intestine due to gluten intolerence. A gluten free diet is required.
Diseases
20 Sep 2003
Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC)
Primary sclerosing cholangitis is a chronic liver disease. It refers to inflammation and fibrosis of the bile duct, which leads to liver cirrhosis.
Diseases
19 Sep 2003
Crohn’s disease (inflammatory bowel disease)
Crohn's disease is a form of inflammatory bowel disease characterised by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract and symptoms like diarrhoea.
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
14 Sep 2003
Wilson’s disease (hepatolenticular degeneration)
Wilson's disease is a hereditary condition which causes a build-up of copper in the liver, brain and other vital organs. It requires lifelong treatment.
Diseases
14 Sep 2003
Primary biliary cirrhosis
Primary biliary cirrhosis is liver shrinkage due to progressive inflammatory destruction of the bile ducts.
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.
