Depression
Depression
Introduction Depression is one of a group of disorders known as the affective mood disorders, and the internalising disorders – other examples include: Affective mood disorder Anxiety Bipolar Disorder The…
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Erythema Multiforme
Introduction Erythema multiforme is a hypersensitivity reaction, causing a character in skin rash. It is typically the result of an infection - usually from herpes simplex virus, and sometimes from…
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Gastroenteritis
Introduction Gastroenteritis (colloquially known by many names, including gastric flu, "gastro", vomiting and diarrhoea, "food poisoning", "the squits") is a very common presentation to general practice and emergency departments, in people of all…
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Impetigo
Introduction Impetigo is an infectious skin condition, usually caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus Aureus, and less commonly by Streptococcus pyogenes. It is highly infectious, and outbreaks often occurs in schools and within families. It…
Insomnia
Insomnia
Introduction Insomnia is a common problem presenting to general practice. It is defined as the inability to initiate or maintain sleep, despite adequate opportunity for sleep. It can involve: Difficulty…
Intermenstrual Bleeding
Introduction Intermenstrual bleeding (IMB) is a presentation, rather than a diagnosis, and can be indicative of a number of underlying disorders. It refers to vaginal bleeding at any time during…
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Lichen sclerosus
Introduction Lichen sclerosus (LS) is a relatively common chronic, autoimmune skin disorder involving the anogenital region, particularly in women. In men, it was previously referred to balanitis xerotica obliterans (BXO),…
Lumbar Vertebrae
Mechanical Back Pain
Introduction Mechanical back pain (aka non-specific back pack, sometimes previously termed lumbago) is a term used to describe musculoskeletal lower back pain. It is extremely common, with about 80% of…
Symptoms of menopause
Menopause
Introduction Menopause is the permanent cessation of the menstrual cycle Menopause usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55 Typical age is 51.5 Premature menopause is defined as menopause before…
Menorrhagia
Introduction Menorrhagia describes abnormally heavy menstrual bleeding (often associated with increased period pain) during periods. Menorrhagia is a common presenting compliant, and a cause is not always found. Endometrial carcinoma…