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- Rheumatic fever
Untreated rheumatic fever can lead to serious complications such as rheumatic heart disease.
- Viral encephalitis
Viral encephalitis is inflammation of the brain caused by a virus and can cause permanent brain damage.
- Swimmer's ear
Swimmer's ear can be triggered by exposure to water or mechanical damage due to overzealous cleaning.
- Diabetic retinopathy
Without treatment, diabetic retinopathy can cause loss of vision and blindness.
- Transvaginal mesh
Transvaginal mesh has been used for more than 20 years to manage problems for women such as prolapse and incontinence. While this treatment is successful for many women, some unfortunately have complications very soon after their operation or years later. For these women, the symptoms are serious and can be debilitating.
- Parkinson's disease and constipation
Constipation is a common complication of Parkinson's disease.
- Hernias
Both reducible and non-reducible hernias need to be surgically repaired - this is a common operation.
- Pregnancy - preeclampsia
There is no evidence that preeclampsia is caused by emotional stress, working too hard or not getting enough rest.
- Appendectomy
An appendectomy is usually carried out on an emergency basis to treat appendicitis.
- Abortion procedures - surgical
Abortion is one of the most common and safest types of surgery in Australia.