Genitourinary diseases
These are conditions usually caused by infections that can affect the genital area and urinary system. Some infections are caught from another person, usually during sex. Other cases are caused when organisms (bacteria or yeast), which are ... [... more]
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Cirrhosis of the liver
Cirrhosis is scarring of the liver that involves the formation of fibrous (scar) tissue associated with the destruction of the normal architecture of the organ. It is the result of long-standing injury most commonly due to alcohol in excess but ... [... more]
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Upset stomach
The symptoms of an upset stomach include occasional heartburn, a taste of bile in the mouth and pains in the stomach, which can be made worse by coffee, citrus fruits, fatty foods, onions, alcohol and chocolate. In some cases, milk can ease the ... [... more]
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Gastro-oesophageal reflux (acid reflux)
Gastro-oesophageal reflux is a condition where the lower oesophageal sphincter (the muscular ring at the lower end of the oesophagus) is abnormally relaxed and allows the stomach's acidic contents to flow back or 'reflux' into the gullet ... [... more]
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Caesarean section
Even though a vaginal delivery is the most common way to give birth, a Caesarean section is often advised and performed in certain situations. The relative safety of Caesarean sections has seen a rise in the number of women being delivered in ... [... more]
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Constipation
Large amounts of laxatives are bought over the counter every day. Although constipation is a common term, from a medical perspective it is hard to define precisely. The dictionary definition is: 'A condition in which bowel emptying occurs ... [... more]
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Acute leukaemia
Leukaemia, or blood cancer, is a disease of unknown cause where the bone marrow produces large numbers of abnormal cells. This means that the normal marrow is pushed into smaller and smaller areas, which results in fewer cells being produced and ... [... more]
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Cancer of the kidneys
There are two major types of cancer affecting the kidneys in adults. This is cancer that arises from the main body of the kidney. It's not known what causes the normal kidney cells to undergo malignant change although it can occur in certain rare ... [... more]
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Genital warts
Genital warts are a sexually transmitted condition caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). Genital warts can be flat with stalks, or cauliflower-like, and are most often seen on the genitals or the area around the rectum. Genital warts are ... [... more]
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Asthma - what to tell your doctor during a consultation
The aim of effective asthma care is to control your symptoms as much as possible with the minimum of medication. It may take some time to get the balance right, particularly if you have just been diagnosed, because your doctor may need to alter ... [... more]
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Ticks
A tick is a small, blood-sucking mite. Normally it lives on blood from larger animals, like deer, but it may also attach itself to humans. The tick sits on tall grass and trees, waiting for a possible 'host' to walk by. If a tick attaches itself ... [... more]
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Vaginal discharge
Vaginal discharge is the result of secretions produced from small glands in the lining of the vagina and the cervix. All women have a little discharge starting a year or two before puberty and ending after the menopause. How much discharge a ... [... more]
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