Diseases Archives - Page 4 of 64

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults (adult ADHD)

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a behavioural syndrome characterised by hyperactivity, impulsivity and/or inattention. Adult ADHD is increasingly being recognised as a remnant of childhood conditions.

Placenta praevia

Placenta praevia is a condition in which the placenta grows in the incorrect position and covers the opening of the uterus. The most common symptom of this condition is painless vaginal bleeding.

Placental abruption (abruptio placentae)

Placental abruption is a complication of pregnancy where the placenta separates from the inner wall of the uterus before delivery, causing bleeding from the site where the placenta was attached.

Post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN; pain after shingles)

Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) or enduring pain after shingles is a complication of herpes zoster (shingles) which mainly effects the elderly.

Ectopic pregnancy

Ectopic or extrauterine pregnancy refers to a pregnancy which grows outside of the uterus. It occurs when a fertilised egg fails to implant in the endometrial tissues of the uterine cavity and instead leaves the uterus and implants at another site, such as the fallopian tubes,...

Swine influenza (swine flu; H1N1 influenza A)

Swine influenza: Swine flu, more correctly named H1N1 influenza A, is an influenza virus first detected in April 2009.

Gaucher’s disease

Gaucher disease: Gaucher disease is an inherited genetic disorder that leads to the build up of fatty deposits in multiple organs within the body, including the spleen, liver, bone marrow and, rarely, the brain.

Breast cancer: Invasive/infiltrating ductal carcinoma (IDC)

Breast Cancer: Ductal carcinoma is one of the main types of breast cancer. Invasive ductal carcinoma in situ (IDC) refers to breast cancer that has spread.

Premature ejaculation

Premature ejaculation is a type of male sexual dysfunction, characterised by a man's inability to control ejaculation so that sex can continue long enough for both partners' satisfaction. Typically this means that the male partner will ejaculate shortly after penetration occurs.

Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS)

Failed back surgery syndrome: Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) is a syndrome characterised by continuing back and/or leg pain despite undergoing lower spinal surgery.