Introduction Anaemia is one of the most common presenting complaints to general practice. One of several ways in which anaemias can be classified, is by red cell size. As such,…
Introduction Nappy rash (or for the more technically minded Napkin dermatitis, and in the US diaper rash) is a term used to describe several disorders of the skin in the region of…
Introduction Neuropathic pain is pain caused by injury or disease of the peripheral or central nervous system. Sometimes colloquially called “nerve irritation pain”. It is one of the major causes…
Introduction Acute otitis externa (AOE) is an infection of the external ear canal. It is a common presentation in general practice. It is occasionally known as "swimmer's ear" due to…
Introduction Otitis Media is an umbrella term that can refer to several subtypes of middle ear infection and inflammation; acute otitis media, otitis media with effusion, and chronic suppurative otitis media.…
Introduction Pityriasis rosea is a common presentation to general practice. Pityriasis - causes a fine flake or flake Rosea - pink coloured It is a widespread rash caused by a viral…
Introduction Pityriasis veriscolor is a type of fungal skin infection. It is typically very superficial, and is caused by the Malassezia group of fungus. It is often asymptomatic, except for a flaky…
Introduction Pneumoconiosis is a term used to describes a range of interstitial lung diseases caused by inhalation of mineral dusts, resulting in interstitial fibrosis. They are usually occupational diseases (but…
Introduction Much of the follow-up of pregnant women is carried out in the community, by midwifes at primary health care centres. The risk of death from pregnancy in the UK…
Introduction Psittacosis (aka Ornithosis) is an infectious disease, sometimes associated with an atypical pneumonia, caused by the gram-negative bacterium Chalmydia psittaci. It is usually transmitted to humans from birds. It is contracted through…