Mitochondrial cytopathy
Explanation about the condition mitochondrial cytopathy Mitochondrial cytopathy Without a power supply many things don't work. Cars need a functioning engine to convert petrol into energy, and the body's the same: it gets energy from ... [... more]
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Hernia in children
The common causes of hernias in children, plus how they're treated A hernia is a protrusion of part of the intestines through a weakness or hole in the muscular wall of the abdomen. The most common are inguinal hernias and, especially in small ... [... more]
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Ganglion
How to recognise a ganglion, why it may occur and possible treatments A ganglion is a type of cyst containing clear fluid or jelly. It usually develops from the capsule surrounding a joint or the sheath around a tendon and is most common on the ... [... more]
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Paget's disease of bone
Paget's disease of bone is a metabolic bone disorder and is also known as osteitis deformans. In Paget's disease of bone the normal process responsible for continually breaking down old bone and replacing it is disrupted. This results in ... [... more]
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X-linked Agammaglobulinaemia
X-linked agammaglobulinaemia - also known as XLA or Bruton's sex-linked agammaglobulinaemia - is an inherited problem that affects the immune system. X-linked agammaglobulinaemia occurs when the body can't make gamma globulin, the chemical that ... [... more]
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Spinal muscular atrophy
A guide to spinal muscular atrophy We look at the causes and symptoms of the genetic disorder spinal muscular atrophy, as well as the forms of care patients receive. Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a condition that affects the nerves in an area ... [... more]
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Nevoid basal cell carcinoma
A guide to nevoid basal cell carcinoma, facts about the condition and where to go for support Gorlin syndrome is an inherited condition that affects one in 55,600 of the UK population. We look at causes, treatments, and where to go for ... [... more]
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Leigh's disease
Leigh's disease, which is also known as Leigh's syndrome, is a rare inherited neurometabolic disorder, which means it affects the metabolism or internal workings of nerve cells. There is usually rapidly progressive degeneration of the central ... [... more]
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Hypercalcaemia
For bodies to work efficiently, they need to be supplied with the right balance of vitamins and minerals. Discover what happens when we get too much or too little of just one essential mineral - calcium. Too little calcium (hypocalcaemia) Too ... [... more]
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Back curves
A guide to the causes of back curves, kyphosis, lordosis and scoliosis. Anything that weakens or puts pressure on the spine affects its shape and consequently how effectively it works. Possible causes of kyphosis, lordosis and scoliosis Sideways ... [... more]
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Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a condition where the bones - particularly those of the spine, wrist and the hips - become thin and weak and break easily. Often there are no symptoms. Osteoporosis mainly affects women after the age of the menopause, although men ... [... more]
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Trigger finger
You don't have to go near a gun to develop trigger finger. It's occupations and activities that involve repetitive gripping actions such as gardening, or playing musical instruments that make trigger finger more likely to occur. Medically termed ... [... more]
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