Diseases Archives - Page 2 of 64

Diabetic eye disease: Non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy

Non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy, previously called background retinopathy, is the earliest stage of diabetic eye disease. It is characterised by changes to the blood vessels in the eye's retina which restrict blood flow to the eye. Non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy...

Breast and nipple thrush (BNT; breast and nipple candidiasis; mammary candidias…

Breast and nipple thrush (BNT) is a yeast infection of the nipple and breast caused by a fungal organism known as Candida albicans, a common cause of all thrush infections. It occurs most commonly in breastfeeding mothers.

Shoulder dislocation and instability

The shoulder joint (also known as the glenohumeral joint) is the most mobile joint in the body. Unfortunately, it is also the most frequently dislocated joint in the human body. The joint is kept in place by a combination of bone, ligaments and muscles, which all have an...

Oral thrush (monoliasis, oral candidiasis, OC)

Oral thrush (or oral candidiasis) is a type of thrush found in the oral cavity. It is a type of fungal (yeast) infection, caused most commonly by Candida albicans.

Atopic keratoconjunctivitis (AKC)

Atopic keratoconjunctivitis (AKC) refers to a particular type of allergic conjunctivitis. Commonly, both eyes are affected in AKC, and it is strongly linked to atopic dermatitis (eczema).

Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC)

Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a particular type of allergic conjunctivitis. VKC usually affects both eyes, follows a more long-term course, and is strongly linked to a personal or family history of other allergic diseases.

Simple allergic conjunctivitis (seasonal allergic conjunctivitis (SAC); perenni…

Simple allergic conjunctivitis encompasses both seasonal allergic conjunctivitis and perennial allergic conjunctivitis. Some people are susceptible to seasonal allergic conjunctivitis in spring, a time when there are many airborne grass pollens. Perennial allergic...