Living with Crohn’s Disease
Crohn’s disease can lead to reduced appetite, weight loss, diarrhoea and stomach cramps. Frequent small meals, exercise and medication can
Chronic Hepatitis B Infection
Most adults who are infected with the hepatitis B virus completely recover from the infection and develop immunity to the
Idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis
What is idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis Idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis is also known as primary retroperitoneal fibrosis. Idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis (IRF) is
E. Coli: Symptoms and Causes – Dr. Norman Swan
E.coli are generally friendly bugs that live in our guts, but sometimes they turn dangerous and cause diarrhoea and other
How Do You Treat Diarrhoea? Norman Swan
Diarrhoea can be treated with fluid replacement and taking electrolyte solution which are available at most chemists. However if you
Cholera: Signs, symptoms and treatment
What is cholera? Cholera is a highly contagious bacterial infection of the bowel caused by eating food or drinking water
Peptic ulcers
What is a peptic ulcer? A peptic ulcer is a lesion or sore on the protective lining of the stomach
Mosquito-borne disease prevention
Most people have been bitten by a mosquito at some time in their lives. Usually this causes no more than
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A is a viral infection of the liver, transmitted through contaminated food or water or via an infected person.
Haemochromatosis
Haemochromatosis is an inherited condition in which the body absorbs too much iron from food, leading to a build-up of