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In Acne vulgaris, the sebaceous (oil-producing) glands draining into the hair follicles produce excessive amounts of their secretion, called sebum. Small plugs ... More details ... |
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Adrenal exhaustion has become a modern condition associated with overwork and high stress. The adrenal glands sit on top of the kidneys and are responsible for ... More details ... |
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Alzheimer's disease is a progressive dementia due to loss of nerve cells in the brain that affects more than 10 per cent of people over 65. ... More details ... |
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This is the absence or cessation of menstruation in an adult woman. Sometimes it is caused by emotional stress but commonly it is because of pregnancy. ... More details ... |
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Chest pain that comes on with exertion, called angina, is a sign that the heart muscle is not receiving sufficient oxygenated blood. Narrowing of the coronary ... More details ... |
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Anorexia Nervosa is a condition more commonly found in young woman in which the patient refuses all food and my starve to death. ... More details ... |
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Arthritis is inflammation of one or more joints, usually accompanied by pain, stiffness, swelling, loss of function and over time, changes in structure. Arthrit ... More details ... |
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Asthma is inflammation and reversible constriction of the airways in the lungs, which causes recurrent episodes of breathlessness, wheezing and sometimes a dry ... More details ... |
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In this disorder, the arteries become narrowed because of a build-up of fatty deposits. Atherosclerosis occurring in the arteries supplying blood to the heart ... More details ... |
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Athlete's Foot is a fungal infection which affects the skin between the toes. It is easily spread where there is communal bathing. ... More details ... |
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Back pain causes more people to seek professional advice than any other single complaint. Almost 80% of people in Australia will be victims of back pain at some ... More details ... |
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A bed sore is a skin ulcer occurring in bedridden patients due to the effect of pressure at the point where the body is supported. Bed sores may can be prevent ... More details ... |
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Usually the result of infection by staphylococcal bacteria, a boil (furuncle) is a collection of pus within a hair follicle. The infected area becomes inflamed ... More details ... |
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How a bone breaks depends on the direction and degree of force to which it is subjected. fractures range from minor surface cracks, known as fissures, to compl ... More details ... |
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The breasts are strongly influences by female sex hormones and common symptoms such as lumpiness and pain are often related to hormonal changes of the menstrual ... More details ... |
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Acute bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchi (airways) that join the trachea (windpipe) to the lungs. It is usually a complication of a viral infection s ... More details ... |
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Chronic bronchitis is persistent inflammation of the bronchi (airways) due to repeated infection, leading to permanent thickening of the walls of the bronchi. ... More details ... |
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The cardiovascular system's basic function is to pump blood around the body; a pause of more than a few seconds in this life-supporting circulation results in l ... More details ... |
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Cellulitis is inflammation of the connective tissue especially under the skin. ... More details ... |
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Cerebrovascular accident (DVA) is a sudden illness due to alteration of the blood-supply to the brain. ... More details ... |
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Varicella, or Chicken pox as it is commonly known, is an infectious disease, usually of children, caused by a virus. Constitutional upset is accompanied by cha ... More details ... |
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Chilblain is pain and swelling of the superficial tissues due to excessive exposure to cold. ... More details ... |
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Cholecystitis is inflammation of the gall-bladder. This may be acute or chronic and may be associated with the presence of gall-stones. Cholelithiasis is t ... More details ... |
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Coeliac disease is a type of malabsorption of food occurring in children which may persist into adult life. It is characterised by wasting and deficiencies of ... More details ... |
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Herpes labialis. commonly known as cold sores, are skin eruptions occurring round the lips due to a virus. It is often seen in the presence of pneumonia. ... More details ... |
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Coryza, or a cold, is a mild virus infection affecting the nasal mucous membrane and causing a mild fever usually followed by a bacterial infection which causes ... More details ... |
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Colic is paroxysmal abdominal pain due to the distension of a cavity within an abdominal organ ... More details ... |
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Colitis is inflammation of the colon usually causing alteration in the appearance of the faeces. Ulcerative colitis is when the surface of the colon is covere ... More details ... |
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Constipation is infrequency or irregularity of bowel action due usually to hardness of faeces. ... More details ... |
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Chronic inflammation of the intestine, usually of the ileum. this may result in narrowing of the intestine or in fistula formation. It tends to be a recurring ... More details ... |
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Croup is a condition in which there is breathlessness, noisy breathing and a high-pitched cough. It is caused by inflammation and swelling of the larynx. ... More details ... |
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Cystitis is inflammation of the bladder usually due to infection. It causes frequent passing of urine because the inflamed bladder will not tolerate the normal ... More details ... |
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A blood clot (thrombus) can form within a vein or artery, impeding normal circulation of blood. This condition, known as thrombosis, is especially likely to occ ... More details ... |
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A mental state characterised by gloom and despondency. The may be reactive or it may arise without obvious cause. Suicide is a risk. ... More details ... |
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In this disease blood-sugar is raised due to insufficient insulin. The urine passed, which may be copious, contains glucose. ... More details ... |
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Fluid faeces and frequent defaecation, usually due to inflammation or infection of some portion of the intestines or the excessive use of purgatives. ... More details ... |
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Problems with the digestive organs occur frequently and can affect people at any age. Some common disorders of the stomach and intestines are related to diet a ... More details ... |
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Diverticulitis of the colon is inflammation of diverticula which may lead to infection spreading to adjacent tissues or to perforation. Diverticulum (diverticul ... More details ... |
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This is a chronic and progressive disease of the lungs in which large air spaces form and the lungs lose their elasticity. ... More details ... |
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The endocrine system is a collection of hormone-producing glands and cells located in various parts of the body, such as the pancreas and the ovaries. Hormones ... More details ... |
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Epilepsy is a condition characterised by recurrent unconsiousness (grand mal or petit mal). It may be due to brain damage cut usually occurs without any obviou ... More details ... |
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Liver which contains an abnormal quantity of fat. The fat distends normal liver cells and reduces the efficiency of the liver. ... More details ... |
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Fibromyalgia (formerly fibrositis) is a syndrome characterized by chronic pain, stiffness, and tenderness of muscles, tendons, and joints without detectable inf ... More details ... |
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Excessive gas, usually swallowed air, in the stomach or intestines which causes feelings of distension, belching and 'breaking wind. ... More details ... |
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Gastric commonly applies to any mild gastro-intestinal disorder, for example, mild viral infections and minor cases of food poisoning. ... More details ... |
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This is inflammation of the stomach and small intestine usually due to bacteria or viruses spread by bad hygiene. ... More details ... |
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The common sexually transmitted infection (STI) known as genital herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus. The disease affects both sexes and tends to be r ... More details ... |
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Without warning and, for some reason, in the middle of the night, it strikes! An intense pain, most often in the big toe, that is unexpected and excruciatingly ... More details ... |
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Hypertension is persistent, abnormally elevated blood pressure. although this may cause no symptoms, it increases the risk of stroke, heart attack, and other c ... More details ... |
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Impotence in males, also known as Erectile dysfunction (ED), is a sexual dysfunction characterized by the inability to develop or maintain an erection of the pe ... More details ... |
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The human body is constantly infected by organisms: bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. The immune system produces antibodies that fight these infections a ... More details ... |
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The term inflammatory bowel disease includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, both of which result in chronic intestinal inflammation and ulceration. Th ... More details ... |
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Concentrated substances in the urine may slowly crystallize to form stones in the urine-collecting part of the kidneys. These stones, which can cause intense p ... More details ... |
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The musculoskeletal system consists of the bones and the skeletal muscles, tendons and ligaments that interact with them to produce your body's movement. This s ... More details ... |
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Disruption of electrical impulses in the brain and spinal cord, or the nerves leading to and from them, may impair both physical and mental functions. The nerv ... More details ... |
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Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is infection of the female reproductive tract. The cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries can all become inflamed. The ... More details ... |
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This non-infectious skin disease features inflamed areas of red or pink, dry plaqus with silvery, scaly surfaces. The elbows, knees, shins, scalp and lower bac ... More details ... |
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There are many disorders that can affect the male and female reproductive tracts. These include sexually transmitted infections and cancers and non-malignant g ... More details ... |
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During an intake of breath, micro-organisms such as viruses and bacteria are inhaled. These may cause mild illnesses affecting only the upper airways, like the ... More details ... |
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Herpes zoster (or simply zoster), commonly known as shingles and also known as zona, is a viral infection characterised by a painful skin rash with blisters in ... More details ... |
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The skin may be affected by a wide range of disorders. It is susceptible to physical injury and to infection by bacteria, viruses, and other micro-organisms suc ... More details ... |
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Urinary incontinence is the involuntary passing of urine. The disorder occurs moe commonly in women that in men, mainly because women often have a weakness in ... More details ... |
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Veins, usually of the leg, in which the valves have become incompetent. The veins become distended and the blood-flow stagnant. These veins may be painful, an ... More details ... |
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In vitiligo, patches of skin lose their coloour. The depigmentation, which is more noticeable on dark skins, commonly affects the hands and the face. Occasion ... More details ... |
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Warts are skin growths caused by infection with the human papillomavirus. The virus invades the prickle cells and squamous cell that make up the outer layer of ... More details ... |
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Skin damage is divided into various categories. Puncture wounds, for example from a nail, have a small entry site but can penetrate deeply into the underlying ... More details ... |
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