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Amyloidosis

Amyloidosis is a group of diseases that can affect the brain, heart, joints or kidneys. Learn about causes, diagnosis and treatment.

Metabolic diseases

Metabolic disorders disrupt the way your body converts what you eat and drink into energy. Learn about symptoms and treatment here.

Malabsorption syndromes

Malabsorption syndrome refers to several disorders that affect someone’s ability to absorb nutrients from their food.

Gastrointestinal illnesses

Gastrointestinal illnesses are very common. Some may last for only a day or two; others are long term. Learn here about their causes, symptoms and treatments.

Irritable bowel syndrome infographic

Explore this infographic to learn about how to deal with the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and how you can prevent an attack of IBS.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) describes 2 main conditions, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, which both cause inflammation in the bowel.

Water and your health — infographic

If your body doesn’t have enough water (dehydration), it won’t function well. This infographic shows why drinking plenty of water daily is essential.

Urine colour chart

It's important to drink plenty of water every day to stay healthy. Use this urine colour chart to assess how hydrated you are.

Porphyria

Porphyria is caused by problems with red blood cells. It has a wide range of symptoms making it hard to diagnose. Learn how it's managed and treated.

Colon resection for colon cancer

Removing the cancer by surgery gives you the best chance of being free of colon cancer.

Surgery for rectal cancer

Removing the cancer by surgery gives you the best chance of being free of rectal cancer.

Getting a poo test: who and how often?

Bowel cancer more commonly occurs in older people, while rates of the deadly disease in younger people are going up. But whatever your age, it's important to know the warning signs and symptoms of bowel cancer. Learn more here.

Achalasia

Achalasia is a rare condition affecting the oesophagus, hindering food passage. There is no cure, but there are treatments to ease the symptoms.

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia affects your adrenal glands and causes imbalances in the levels of certain hormones. It can be mild or severe.

Stomach ulcers

Stomach ulcers occur in the lining of your stomach. Be aware of the symptoms and get diagnosed early to treat ulcers and prevent complications.

Potassium deficiency

Potassium is a mineral that helps nerves and muscles function properly. Read more about potassium deficiency, symptoms, diagnosis and causes.

Abdominal Surgery for Crohn's disease

Crohn’s disease causes inflammation of your bowel. Surgery is usually recommended if medication fails to improve your symptoms.

Laparoscopic Heller's cardiomyotomy

Achalasia is not life-threatening but the symptoms can be disabling. A Heller’s cardiomyotomy is a dependable way to help you to swallow more easily for a long time.

Cholera

Cholera is an illness that gives you severe diarrhoea and dehydration. It’s mostly found in parts of the world with poor water and sanitation.

Flatulence

Flatulence is the passing of air or gas from the intestine and through the anus, often accompanied by a sound and smell. Read more about flatulence.

Bowel infections

Bowel or gastrointestinal infections can affect anyone. Learn about the causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention of different bowel infections.

Lynch syndrome

Lynch syndrome, formerly known as HNPCC, is a genetic condition that increases the risk of a person developing some cancers, such as bowel cancer.

How to reduce visceral body fat (hidden fat)

Visceral or 'toxic’ fat is the harmful fat around your heart and abdominal organs. Learn how to tell if you have visceral fat and how to manage it.

Symptoms of serious illness in babies and children

If your child has a serious illness, it's important to get medical attention quickly. Learn how to recognise the symptoms and what to do.

Devices to self-monitor your blood sugar

If you have diabetes, it's important to monitor your blood glucose. Learn more about monitoring devices, blood sugar and ketone testing equipment.

Autoimmune diseases — an overview

Autoimmune diseases occur when your immune system attacks your own body. Learn more about the diagnosis and treatment of these diseases.

Peripheral neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy is a type of nerve damage causing pain, numbness or tingling in your arms and legs. Explore causes, symptoms and treatments.

Diabetic neuropathy

Diabetic neuropathy is nerve damage that affects people with diabetes. Read about the symptoms and treatments for diabetic neuropathy.

Neuropathy

Neuropathy is a nerve condition that can lead to pain, numbness, weakness or tingling in one or more parts of your body. Learn more about neuropathy.

Gilbert's syndrome

Gilbert’s syndrome is an inherited liver disorder causing bilirubin buildup and jaundice episodes. It’s generally harmless and doesn’t need treatment.

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Search results for: "metabolic diseases"

Life stage

Amyloidosis

Metabolic diseases

Malabsorption syndromes

Gastrointestinal illnesses

Irritable bowel syndrome infographic

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

Water and your health — infographic

Urine colour chart

Porphyria

Colon resection for colon cancer

Surgery for rectal cancer

Getting a poo test: who and how often?

Achalasia

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia

Stomach ulcers

Potassium deficiency

Abdominal Surgery for Crohn's disease

Laparoscopic Heller's cardiomyotomy

Cholera

Flatulence

Bowel infections

Lynch syndrome

How to reduce visceral body fat (hidden fat)

Symptoms of serious illness in babies and children

Devices to self-monitor your blood sugar

Autoimmune diseases — an overview

Peripheral neuropathy

Diabetic neuropathy

Neuropathy

Gilbert's syndrome

Life stage

Amyloidosis

Metabolic diseases

Malabsorption syndromes

Gastrointestinal illnesses

Irritable bowel syndrome infographic

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

Water and your health — infographic

Urine colour chart

Porphyria

Colon resection for colon cancer

Surgery for rectal cancer

Getting a poo test: who and how often?

Achalasia

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia

Stomach ulcers

Potassium deficiency

Abdominal Surgery for Crohn's disease

Laparoscopic Heller's cardiomyotomy

Cholera

Flatulence

Bowel infections

Lynch syndrome

How to reduce visceral body fat (hidden fat)

Symptoms of serious illness in babies and children

Devices to self-monitor your blood sugar

Autoimmune diseases — an overview

Peripheral neuropathy

Diabetic neuropathy

Neuropathy

Gilbert's syndrome

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