A-Z of conditions and treatments

Rhinoplasty may be performed for cosmetic reasons or to correct a structural problem.

Rib injuries may include bruises, torn cartilage and bone fractures.

Rickets is a preventable childhood bone disease caused by a lack of vitamin D.

Root canal treatment is a dental procedure to replace a tooth's damaged or dead pulp with synthetic filling.

In men, severe rosacea can cause the nose to become reddened and enlarged (rhinophyma).

Roseola is a mild viral infection with associated fever and rash that affects babies and young children.

Most people recover from Ross River virus disease, although some people have symptoms for a year or more

Rotavirus is a common cause of viral gastroenteritis for Australian babies and preschool children.

Rubella is a mild illness for most people, but very dangerous for pregnant women and their babies.

Self-medicating with alcohol doesn't solve the causes of depression, which is common in rural communities.