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Acne

Acne is a common inflammatory disorder of the sebaceous (oil secreting) glands of the skin causing inflamed red pimples on the face and neck. Most…

Allergies

Is the body’s reaction to external substances, common allergies include pollen (this allergy is known as hayfever), dust mites, animal fur, certain…

Alopecia

Alopecia means sudden hair loss. There are many different causes and patterns of hair loss. It does not only affect the hair on the head as any area…

Anaemia

Is when your body doesn’t make enough red blood cells.  These cells carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body so for people who have…

Angina

Is due to a temporary reduction in the flow of blood to part of the heart muscle and does not damage the heart itself. An episode of angina is not a…

Ankylosing spondylitis

AS is a disease of the spine in which there is gradual loss of mobility in the joints between the vertebrae. It occurs mainly in males between the…

Anxiety

Is the body’s natural response to issues such as worry or stress.  If the feelings start to interfere with your normal life or last for a long period …

Asperger Syndrome

Is a development disorder associated with a mild form of autism where people may have difficulty with social interactions and behaviour and…

Asthma

is a condition of the lungs that can cause breathing difficulties.  It is caused by inflammation of the tubes that supply the lungs with air, which…

Athletes foot

Is a fungus infection of the foot sometimes known as tinea pedis or ringworm of the foot. The fungus is contracted from public places and then grows…

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