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Amenorrhoea

Amenorrhoea is the absence of periods, either because they never started, or because they have ceased for more than three months.

Anorexia nervosa

Anorexia nervosa is a psychological disorder characterised by self-starvation.

Benign breast conditions

Abnormalities of normal development and involution (including breast pain and nodularity)

Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is a general term for different types of cancer that develop from breast tissue cells. When abnormal cells divide in an uncontrolled manner they can form a mass.

Breast self-examination

Starting at about age 20, you should examine your breasts every month. Follow these steps.

Caesarean section

A caesarean section (C/S) is an operation performed to deliver a baby when vaginal delivery (normal birth) is impossible or unsafe.

Cellulitis

Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the soft tissues.

COPD

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a collective name encompassing a spectrum of diseases, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema.

Alopecia areata

Alopecia areata is the name for patches of total hair loss.

Acne

Acne is a skin condition that occurs when the sebaceous (oil-secreting) glands in the skin and along hair shafts become clogged and inflamed, and infected by bacteria.

Anaemia in pregnancy

Anaemia in pregnancy is defined as a haemoglobin concentration of less than 10 gm/dl when the peripheral blood is examined.

Antenatal testing

Antenatal tests can be done to detect genetic or chromosomal abnormalities.

Breast abscess

A breast abscess is an accumulation of pus in the breast tissue. This is usually preceded by infection of the breast (mastitis).

Breast lumps and breast pain

Nodules are sometimes felt in one or both breasts. They may differ in size, shape, and location, as well as in cause and treatment.

Bulimia nervosa

Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterised by cycles of binge eating and vomiting.

Candidiasis

Candidiasis, also known as "Candida infection", "yeast infection" or "thrush" is a common infection caused by strains of Candida fungi.

Chlamydia trachomatis

Chlamydia trachomatis can cause a variety of infections, including sexually transmitted disease (STD) as well as eye infections.

Achalasia

Achalasia is a rare swallowing disorder affecting the oesophagus in about one in every 100,000 people aged 25 to 60 years. It is a chronic disorder which worsens with time.

Asthma

Asthma is one of the most common respiratory diseases in the world and affects one in 10 children and one in 20 adults. It cannot be cured, but it can be effectively managed.