Liver disease doesn’t usually cause any symptoms until the damage to the liver is fairly advanced. Here are 9 signs your liver may be struggling.
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Cryptosporidiosis: what to know as gastro surges among Australian children
Gastro bug hitting your family? Learn how to manage and prevent this disruptive illness, especially the rise of cryptosporidium.
Chronic Hepatitis B Infection
Chronic hepatitis B infection can result in cirrhosis and liver cancer. Find out about the risk factors and treatment for chronic hepatitis B.
Idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis
Idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis is a rare inflammatory condition that can lead to abdominal pain and kidney failure.
E. Coli: Symptoms and Causes – Dr. Norman Swan
In this video Dr. Norman Swan briefly explains what E.coli is what is done to treat someone when it turns pathogenic and causes disease.
How Do You Treat Diarrhoea? Norman Swan
In this brief video, Dr. Norman Swan explains the best treatment of the most common causes of diarrhoea in Australia.
Cholera: Signs, symptoms and treatment
Cholera is a diarrhoeal illness caused by infection of the bowel with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. A vaccine is available for this illness.
Peptic ulcers
An ulcer is an area of damage to the lining of the stomach or upper part of the intestine.
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A is a viral infection of the liver, transmitted through contaminated food or water or via an infected person.
Haemochromatosis
It’s World Haemochromatosis Week. Haemochromatosis is an inherited condition in which the body absorbs too much iron from food, leading to a build-up of iron. Early detection and treatment can prevent complications.
