Athlete's foot (tinea pedis)
Athlete's foot is a fungal infection of the foot caused by parasites on the skin called dermatophytes. Dermatophytes can be divided into three groups according to their favourite hosts: Tight-fitting trainers are a common cause of athlete's ... [... more]
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Fever in children
The 'core temperature' means the temperature of the deep tissues of the body and in normal circumstances this is kept at a very even level by a range of automatic adjustments. When we are too hot we increase the amount of blood flowing through ... [... more]
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Factor V Leiden
Factor V Leiden is not a disease, it is the presence of a particular gene that is passed on from your parents. Dr Patrick Davey, cardiologist and Dr Rachel Green, consultant haematologist Factor V Leiden is a variant of the protein Factor V (5) ... [... more]
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Fainting
Fainting can be caused by a number of factors linked to a person's heart, circulation, blood pressure and breathing. The type of fainting attack described here is the most frequent and can happen at any time to otherwise healthy people. Things ... [... more]
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total removal of the colon and rectum
FAP is an inherited condition caused by a mutation in a gene that is inherited in an autosomal dominant way. This means that half the children of an affected parent will have FAP, but the remaining unaffected children do not have the gene to pass ... [... more]
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Sterilisation for women
Please note that it's not quite impossible for those eggs to get through; there is in fact a small 'failure rate' for this operation, generally estimated at around 1 in 200. There are other operations which can cause sterility - for instance ... [... more]
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Male fertility problems
Infertility can be defined as the failure to achieve pregnancy after regular unprotected sex (without the use of any contraception) for at least a year. Primary infertility is an extremely common problem, affecting more than one in seven (15 per ... [... more]
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Glandular fever (infectious mononucleosis)
Infectious mononucleosis, commonly known as glandular fever, is a viral infection, which is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. The disease is, among other things, characterised by a sore throat, swollen lymph nodes and extreme fatigue. Young ... [... more]
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Scarlet fever
Scarlet fever is a rash accompanied by a sore throat caused by the streptococcus bacteria. The disease most commonly affects children, but can occur in any age group. The characteristic symptoms are a rash and a 'strawberry tongue'. The disease ... [... more]
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Three-day-fever (roseola infantum)
The disease also has other names; Roseola infantum, exanthematous fever, and three-day-rash. Although most small children catch it, it is one of the lesser-known children's diseases that causes a rash. It is only seen in children from the age of ... [... more]
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Fibroids
Fibroids are connective tissue growths that develop from the muscular wall of the uterus or cervix. They may be found in the wall itself, under the external lining of the wall, or they can bulge into the cavity of the uterus. Fibroids are a ... [... more]
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Salmonella and food poisoning
Salmonella is a type of bacteria. It is usually found in poultry, eggs, unprocessed milk and in meat and water. It may also be carried by pets like turtles and birds. The salmonella bacteria attacks the stomach and intestines. In more serious ... [... more]
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