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- Kidneys - nephrotic syndrome
Nephrotic syndrome is where the kidneys remove too much protein from the blood.
- Blood count
The full blood count (FBC) test looks for abnormalities in the blood, such as unusually high or low numbers of blood cells.
- Brain tumours - gliomas
Gliomas are brain tumours associated with the three types of glial cell in the brain.
- Lymphoma
Lymphoma is a general term for a cancer that begins in the lymphatic system.
- Collagenous colitis and lymphocytic colitis
Collagenous colitis and lymphocytic colitis are types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
- Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis is an eye infection caused by a bacteria or virus. Symptoms include eye redness, a discharge and swollen lids. Conjunctivitis is treated with antibacterial eye drops or ointment. Children must not attend school or child care if they have conjunctivitis.
- DES daughters
If your mother took DES while she was pregnant with you, then you are a DES daughter or DES son.
- Leukaemia
Most children and many adults with acute leukaemia can expect to be cured, while chronic leukaemia can be successfully managed.
- Dry eye
A person suffering from dry eye syndrome does not have enough of the right kind of tears to keep the eye comfortable.
- Gout
While most other types of arthritis develop slowly, an attack of gout happens suddenly, often overnight.