Brain tumours - gliomas
Gliomas are brain tumours associated with cancer in the glial cells in the brain. Glial cells make up the supportive tissue of the brain. Symptoms of gliomas may include headaches, nausea, vomiting, seizures, memory loss, changes in speech or ... [... more]
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Crohn's and colitis - complications
Since IBD targets the digestive tract, common symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhoea, nausea and weight loss. A person with IBD has to pay close attention to diet, since malnutrition is a real possibility. Other complications of the digestive ... [... more]
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Pregnancy - morning sickness
Contact your doctor if you are vomiting and can't keep food or drinks down. Morning sickness (nausea and vomiting) is a problem for about 85% of pregnant women during the first four months or so of pregnancy. The nausea might be due to low blood ... [... more]
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Headache - migraines
Migraine headache is a recognised medical condition. The pain is severe and throbbing, and usually on one side of the head. Symptoms include nausea and vomiting, sensitivity to light and sound, affected vision including seeing 'auras' and ... [... more]
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Allergy testing
Allergy testing determines which particular substances or allergens provoke an allergic reaction. The procedure may include skin and blood tests or special diets. Allergy symptoms include skin rashes, swelling, sneezing, asthma and nausea. ... [... more]
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Common thornapple (Datura stramonium)
All parts of the plant are poisonous to humans with some early records of child deaths after eating the seeds. Some people may develop headache, nausea or dermatitis from close contact with the plant. Toxicity to stock is variable. Horses and ... [... more]
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Hernias explained
A hernia is the protrusion of organs, such as intestines, through a weakened section of the abdominal wall. The most common site is the groin. The only effective treatment is surgical repair. A strangulated hernia can cause nausea, vomiting and ... [... more]
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Appendicectomy
Appendectomy (appendicectomy) is the surgical removal of the appendix. It is an operation to treat appendicitis (inflamed appendix). Symptoms of appendicitis may include pain, nausea, vomiting and constipation. Appendectomy is the surgical ... [... more]
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Gastroenteritis - campylobacter
Campylobacter infection is a type of gastroenteritis (gastro) caused by a bacteria known as Campylobacter. Symptoms include diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting and stomach cramps. Infection is more common in children under five years of age and young ... [... more]
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Claustrophobia - Better Health Channel.
A person with claustrophobia may panic inside an enclosed space, such as a lift, aeroplane or crowded room. Symptoms of an anxiety attack may include sweating, accelerated heart rate, hyperventilation, shaking, nausea or fainting. With ... [... more]
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Appendicitis - Better Health Channel.
Appendicitis means inflammation of the appendix. Symptoms may include pain, vomiting, nausea and constipation. Appendicitis is a medical emergency. The appendix is a thin tail, tube or appendage growing out of the caecum, which is part of the ... [... more]
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Diarrhoea - Better Health Channel.
Diarrhoea is the frequent passing of watery faeces (poo). Other symptoms include cramps and pains in the abdomen (stomach), nausea and vomiting. The most common cause is an infection of the intestines, such as gastroenteritis or food poisoning. ... [... more]
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