Joints

Bone 27 Nov 2003

Osteomyelitis (acute and chronic)

Osteomyelitis is a bacterial or fungal bone infection which results in pus production that reduces blood flow to the bone. Antibiotic treatment is needed.

Bone 09 Nov 2003

Thoracic back pain (upper back pain)

Thoracic or upper back pain is common. It is typically caused by poor posture or heavy lifting, which strains muscles, ligaments or the thoracic spine.

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 31 Oct 2003

Septic arthritis

Septic arthritis occurs as a result of bacterial infection or immune suppression. It mainly affects young children and the elderly.

Chronic Pain 30 Oct 2003

Reactive arthritis

Reactive arthritis is a type of arthritis that occurs after a bacterial infection, such as gastrointestinal or sexually transmitted infections.

Blood 02 Jul 2003

Anaemia of chronic disease

Anaemia is a blood disorder in which there is not enough haemoglobin to transport of oxygen. It may occur due to chronic disease or iron…

Diseases 26 May 2003

Rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease

Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease that sometimes affects the heart. It occurs following infection with bacteria like streptococcus.

Chronic Pain 09 Aug 2002

Bursitis

Bursitis refers to inflammation of the fluid sacks between bones. It may cause swelling, redness and pain in affected joints.