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Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (A1AD; Alpha-1; AATD)

Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency is an inherited disease which affects the liver and lungs. Alpha 1-antitrypsin is an enzyme synthesised in the liver. If the level of alpha 1-antitrypsin is too low, protease enzymes can act unopposed, and cause excess protein breakdown. A...
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Epilepsy

Epilepsy is the continuing tendency of a person to have seizures. An epileptic seizure is caused by an abnormal electrical discharge from a group of nerve cells in the brain. There are many different types of epilepsy and many different causes of epilepsy.
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Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson’s disease involves a depletion of dopamine-containing neurons in the substantia nigra of the basal ganglia in the brain. The classical features of Parkinson’s disease include resting tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia (slowness) and postural instability.
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Bacterial meningitis

Meningitis is inflammation of the meninges covering the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis may be caused by infection, such as by viruses or bacteria. Overall, about 3 in 100,000 people get bacterial meningitis every year, depending on factors as geography, ethnicity,...
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Lupus: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE): SLE is an autoimmune disorder that can affect many organ systems within the body. In particular, it can cause rash, joint pain, and kidney problems.
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Peptic ulcer disease (PUD)

Peptic ulcer, also known as peptic ulcer disease, is an ulcer in an area of the gastrointestinal tract that is often acidic (such as the stomach) and thus very painful.

Hyperprolactinaemia

Hyperprolactinaemia is defined as an elevation of prolactin level above 25ng/ml in women of childbearing age and above 20ng/ml in men and post-menopausal women.
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Hypothyroidism

Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of Hypothyroidism by professional health specialists.
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Hyperthyroidism

Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism by professional health specialists.
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Goitre (thyroid enlargement)

Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of Goitre thyroid enlargement by professional health specialists.