Gastro

Diseases 13 Sep 2003

Liver cirrhosis

Cirrhosis of the liver is progressive damage to liver tissue causing irreversible structural changes, usually as a result of hepatitis or excessive alcohol.

Blood 13 Sep 2003

Hereditary haemochromatosis (HH)

Hereditary haemochromatosis is a disorder of iron metabolism which leads to deposition of iron in organs, followed by cirrhosis and diabetes mellitus.

Children's health 13 Sep 2003

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (A1AD; Alpha-1; AATD)

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency is an inherited disease which affects the liver and lungs. A genetic mutation causes chronic liver disease and emphysema.

Children's health 17 Jul 2003

Rotavirus infection (viral gastroenteritis)

Rotavirus Infection is the most common cause of gastro. It causes diarrhoea, can be fatal and is a common cause of hospitalisation in Australian children.

Children's health 08 Jul 2003

Eating disorder: Anorexia nervosa (self-starvation; malnutrition; extreme weight loss)

Anorexia is a potentially life-threatening eating disorder, characterised by extreme reluctance to consume food as a result of a disturbed body image.

Diseases 26 May 2003

Cystic fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic respiratory condition that affects mucus in the lungs. It causes breathing problems, lung infections and other health problems.

Blood 11 Aug 2002

Stomach cancer: Lymphoma of the stomach (gastric lymphoma)

Lymphoma of the stomach or gastric lymphoma accounts for 5% of all stomach cancers. It causes gastrointestinal symptoms like vomiting and heart burn.

Cancer 11 Aug 2002

Bowel cancer: Adenocarcinoma of the caecum

Adenocarcinoma of the caecum is a type of bowel cancer in the epithelium or lining of the large intestine. Risk increases over 50 years of…