Obstetric cholestasis
Dr Trisha Macnair takes a look at one of the possible causes of itching during pregnancy. Itchy skin is common during pregnancy and usually harmless, but it may be a sign of the liver condition obstetric cholestasis that can occur during the ... [... more]
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Metabolic syndrome
Dr Trisha Macnair looks at the various conditions that make up metabolic syndrome. For centuries, doctors have recognised the dangers of conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity, but only recently have they realised there's a ... [... more]
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Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PDD)
Dr Trisha Macnair looks at the effects this enzyme deficiency can have on the body. G6PDD is a common inherited condition that occurs when the body lacks an important enzyme called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD). G6PDD is caused by a ... [... more]
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Peptic ulcers
Dr Trisha Macnair looks at the causes of peptic ulcers and how they're treated. Removing large chunks of the digestive tract used to be the only way to end the pain of chronic stomach ulcers and avoid the risk of a potentially life-threatening ... [... more]
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Agoraphobia
Dr Trisha Macnair looks at effective treatments for agoraphobia Although agoraphobia is thought of as a fear of open spaces, the real underlying fear is more complex, encompassing several aspects of daily life. The phobias or fears in agoraphobia ... [... more]
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Cough and sore throat
Dr Trisha Macnair explains the possible causes and treatment of a cough and sore throat Coughs and sore throats are among the most common childhood health complaints. We look at the various types, their symptoms and how they should be treated. A ... [... more]
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Sore throat and cough
Dr Trisha Macnair explains the possible causes and treatment of a cough and sore throat Coughs and sore throats are among the most common childhood health complaints. We look at the various types, their symptoms and how they should be treated. A ... [... more]
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Why causes enlargement?
Dr Trisha Macnair looks at why children have enlarged adenoids The adenoids normally play an important part in the body's immune defence against invading micro-organisms, but sometimes they can cause problems. The adenoids are lumps of lymphatic ... [... more]
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Adrenoleukodystrophy
Dr Trisha Macnair takes an in-depth look at adrenoleukodystrophy, a rare inherited disorder Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is a rare inherited disorder that leads to progressive brain damage, failure of the adrenal gland and eventually death. ALD is ... [... more]
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