Lymphatic system
The lymphatic system comprises a network of tiny vessels that carry lymph, the lymph nodes and the organs of the lymphatic system.
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Stomach and duodenum
The stomach is a muscular pouch that stores food and breaks it down. The duodenum receives the semi-digested food from the stomach.
Gastrointestinal HealthTonsillitis
Regardless of whether tonsillitis is caused by a virus or bacteria, the symptoms may include sore throat, pain with swallowing, and fever etc.
Respiratory HealthBronchitis
Bronchitis is a term that means inflammation of the bronchi (air passages) in the lungs. Bronchitis can be acute or chronic, and results in a cough that is productive of phlegm, or sputum.
Respiratory HealthPancreatitis
Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. The main symptom is pain in the upper abdomen that feels as if it goes through to your back.
PainIrritable bowel syndrome treatment
Options for treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) include dietary and lifestyle changes, medicines and psychological therapies.
Gastrointestinal HealthPernicious anaemia
Find out about the causes, symptoms and treatment for pernicious anaemia, slso called vitamin B12 deficiency anaemia.
Heart & StrokeDelayed ejaculation
Delayed ejaculation is when a man takes longer than desired to climax and ejaculate (release semen from the penis). Sometimes, ejaculation does not happen at all.
Sexual HealthBreast abscesses
A breast abscess is a collection of pus in the breast usually caused by bacterial infection. Find out the symptoms of a breast abscess from myDr.com.au.
Women's HealthHyperparathyroidism
Hyperparathyroidism is when your parathyroid glands (situated in the neck) produce too much parathyroid hormone, causing abnormally high calcium levels in the blood.
First Aid & Self-CareFlatulence
Flatulence, or wind, is an excess of gas in the stomach and intestines. It is normal for gas to be passed as flatus 14-23 times a day, depending on diet.
Gastrointestinal HealthMosquito-borne disease prevention
While some of mosquito-borne illnesses are not common, others affect millions of people worldwide. It is always a good idea to protect yourself against mosquito-borne diseases.
Travel HealthSpermicide: How to use, risks and results
Find out about spermicides - a form of contraception - and how they are used. Also, find out their advantages, disadvantages and side effects.
Babies & PregnancyIndigestion
Indigestion is a symptom involving pain in the stomach and sometimes heartburn or reflux, which may result from several medical conditions.
Gastrointestinal Health SymptomsAerobic exercise: what you need to know
Aerobic exercise refers to exercise that requires the consumption of substantially more oxygen than at rest.
Exercise & FitnessCancer: what is it?
Cancer is a group of diseases resulting from the abnormal growth of some cells that start to divide uncontrollably and can invade and destroy normal tissue. Read about cancer types and causes.
Cancer CareBaby's development in the womb
A month by month guide to pregnancy and your baby's development in the womb. Starting at the first month, myDr.com.au brings you all the milestones.
Babies & PregnancyContraception: natural family planning
What is natural family planning? Is it effective? Find out about the different methods and the advantages and disadvantages of natural family planning.
Babies & PregnancyLong QT syndrome - symptoms, causes and treatment
Find out about Long QT syndrome, and how an electrical problem in the heart can cause a very fast heart beat and sudden death.
Heart & StrokeMultiple myeloma
Find out all about multiple myeloma, a type of cancer affecting a mature form of white blood cell found in the bone marrow.
Cancer CareKeratoconus
Keratoconus is an eye condition where the cornea becomes thin, resulting in distorted vision. Find out about the causes, symptoms and treatment.
Eye HealthSplinter removal
First aid treatment of splinters and when you should see the doctor after getting a splinter.
Kids' & Teens' HealthClinical trials
Find out what`s involved if you take part in a clinical trial of a new medicine.
Cancer CareHereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia
Hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia is a condition that causes malformations of the small blood vessels in multiple areas throughout the body.
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