Search results

Hughes syndrome is thickening of the blood caused by abnormal immune system cells.

The immune system remembers every germ it has ever overcome.

The combination of the nervous system and muscles is known as the neuromuscular system.

Primary biliary cirrhosis is an autoimmune condition characterised by inflammation and scarring of the bile ducts within the liver.

There is generally no cure for an autoimmune disorder, but the symptoms can be managed.

In most cases, mouth ulcers are harmless and resolve by themselves in a few days.

A dry mouth is a symptom of an underlying problem, rather than a disease in itself.

Fluid retention (oedema) occurs when fluid isn't removed from the body tissues, including the skin. Causes include the body's reaction to hot weather, a high salt intake and menstrual cycle hormones.

Pericarditis symptoms may be similar to those of heart attack and include chest pain and abnormal heart rhythms.

Cirrhosis is a type of liver damage where healthy cells are replaced by scar tissue.