Thrombocytopaenia
Thrombocytopaenia is a condition in which there are too few platelets in the blood. Platelets are cells which help in clot formation. The normal platelet value ranges between 150,000 to 450,000/microL,...
View ArticleAnalgesic nephropathy
Summary An analgesic is any medicine intended to relieve pain (any painkiller). Painkillers present no danger for the majority of people when taken at the recommended dosage. Analgesic use is linked to...
View ArticleRetts syndrome
A severely disabling genetic disorder of neurological development, sometimes confused with autism. What is it? A serious and complex genetic developmental disorder occurring almost always in girls. A...
View ArticleAdenomyosis
Adenomyosis is a medical condition of the uterus (womb) where glands (adeno), that usually appear in the endometrium (lining of the uterus), occur deeper in the muscle layer (myo). It is not strictly...
View ArticleMal de Barquement syndrome
A little-known disorder of balance, causing an illusion of continuing movement, lasting weeks or months, even years. Summary A little-known disorder of balance, causing an illusion of continuing...
View ArticleFacial nerve palsy
Facial nerve palsy usually refers to a fairly sudden onset of weakness of one side of the face. The cause is unknown, possibly viral, and most cases clear up within three months. Facial nerve palsy...
View ArticleHuman papillomaviruses (HPVs)
HPV is a very contagious sexually transmitted infection. The most common way to get HPV is by skin-to-skin contact during oral, vaginal or anal sex with someone who has HPV. Alternative names Human...
View ArticleKartagener’s Syndrome
A chronic lung disease which is a rare genetic disorder of the cilia of the lung cells, which are absent or abnormal and unable to move in the full syndrome. Summary A chronic lung disease which is a...
View ArticleHeadlice
Head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) are about the size of a sesame seed, and can easily be seen, although they hide quickly when exposed to light. Head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) are about the...
View ArticleRhesus incompatibility
The Rhesus, or Rh factor is an inherited blood group protein, or antigen found on the surface of red blood cells. If your red blood cells express Rh (D), you are considered to be Rh-positive, otherwise...
View ArticleAcute pancreatitis
Introduction Acute pancreatitis is regarded as a medical emergency and refers to inflammation of the pancreas. It is characterised by a sudden onset of severe abdominal pain radiating to the back and...
View ArticlePaget’s disease of bone
Paget’s disease of bone was first described by Sir James Paget in 1846. It is a rare disease affecting only 2-3 percent of the population over 60 years. It is slightly more common in men. To understand...
View ArticleSleep disorders
Normal sleep is when people achieve a state of inactivity and are unaware of their environment. It is usually uninterrupted and assists to rejuvenate the mind, but sleep disorders alter sleep patterns...
View ArticleChronic pancreatitis
Chronic pancreatitis refers to longstanding inflammation of the pancreas that leads to irreversible glandular destruction, and affects the pancreas's ability to function normally. CHRONIC PANCREATITIS...
View ArticleAntibodies/Immunoglobulins
Immunoglobulins are proteins which are found in blood or bodily fluids, and are used by the immune system to identify and neutralise foreign objects, such as bacteria and viruses. What are antibodies?...
View ArticleUrinary incontinence
Urinary incontinence is the involuntary loss of urine, from occasional leaking to uncontrollable wetting. Find out more about causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention. Description Urinary...
View ArticleLobular carcinoma in situ
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View ArticleSleep disorders
If insomnia is making your waking life a nightmare, you may have obstructive sleep apnoea, one of the sleep disorders that are becoming more common. Sleep specialist Dr Irshaad Ebrahim, who runs sleep...
View ArticleTinnitus
If your ears are ringing right now you may have a common condition called tinnitus. Here is what you need to know. Snap, click, crackle, buzz, ring and pop. These are all the subjective sounds that...
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