General

Abscesses

An abscess is an accumulation of pus and can occur anywhere in the body. Abscesses are commonly found in the following sites: face, neck, groin, arm pits, legs, scalp and mouth.

Anaemia - iron deficiency

Iron deficiency is the most common cause of anaemia.

Cuts, abrasions and bruises

The aim of first aid. Small wounds, bruises, blisters and finger injuries.

Dehydration

Dehydration occurs when there is a shortage of water in the body. This can happen at any age, but is especially dangerous in infants and the elderly.

Fatigue

Fatigue is a condition characterised by feeling unusually tired for no apparent reason, drained of energy or exhausted.

Fever

Fever is a condition of increased body temperature associated with an underlying disease. A central (rectal) temperature of 37.8°C or more is indicative of fever.

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis literally means porous bones. It is a condition in which bone tissue is reduced. There is also an increased risk of bone fracture for those who have osteoporosis.

Hepatitis, Viral

"Hepatitis" means that the liver is inflamed. This article discusses the different types of viral hepatitis.

Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson's disease belongs to a group of conditions called motor system disorders. It is the result of the loss of dopamine-producing brain cells

Hospital Acquired Infections

Hospital acquired infections are those acquired in a health care institution. Most infections diagnosed after 48 hours of hospitalisation are considered to be hospital acquired.

German measles

German measles (rubella) is one of the common rash diseases of childhood. It is called "German measles" because a German physician wrote a clear description of it in 1760.

Porphyria

Porphyria is a general term describing a heterogeneous group of metabolic diseases that involve errors in the pathway of haem synthesis.

Haemophilia

Haemophiliacs have abnormal haemostasis, the ability to ‘stop bleeding’. Patients have a tendency to bleed easily after minor trauma or may even bleed spontaneously.

Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a life-long chronic disease diagnosed primarily in young adults.

Influenza

Influenza ('flu) is a viral infection of the airways that also has severe general symptoms. It is a seasonal illness that affects large numbers of people during winter.