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- Acquired brain injury
The long-term effects of brain injury will be different for each person and can range from mild to profound.
- Acromegaly
Acromegaly is caused by an excess of growth hormone in adults, which causes the overgrowth of bones in the face, hands, feet and internal organs.
- Acupuncture
Acupuncture is part of traditional Chinese medicine and consists of inserting fine needles into specific points on the skin.
- Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD)
Stopping episodes of recurrent ARF can prevent rheumatic heart disease (RHD).
- Adenoids
Since adenoids are constantly in the path of germs, infections are common.
- Adhesions
Adhesions may have no signs or symptoms, or they may cause pain by pulling on nerves.
- Age and fertility
Age affects the fertility of both men and women, and is the single biggest factor affecting a woman?s chance to conceive and have a healthy baby.
- Ageing - muscles bones and joints
Exercise can prevent age-related changes to muscles, bones and joints and can reverse these changes too.
- Agoraphobia
A person with agoraphobia is afraid to leave familiar environments, because they are afraid of having a panic attack.
- Alcohol related brain impairment
A person with alcohol related brain impairment (ARBI) might experience problems with coordination, thinking, planning and memory.