Osteoarthritis

Definition Osteoarthritis causes cartilage — the hard, slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones where they form a joint — to break down. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that first targets the lining of joints (synovium).Arthritis is inflammation of one or more of your joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age. The most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Uric acid crystals, infections...

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Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. It's a fairly common condition that affects around three million people in the UK. More than 300,000 people receive hospital treatment for fragility fractures (fractures that occur from standing height or less) every year as a result of osteoporosis. Wrist fractures, hip fractures and...

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Diarrhea

Diarrhea is the frequent passage of loose, watery, soft stools with or without abdominal bloating, pressure, and cramps commonly referred to as gas. Diarrhea can come on suddenly, run its course, and be helped with home care to prevent complications such as dehydration. Diarrhea is one of the most common illnesses in all age groups and ranks along with the common cold as a main cause of lost days of work or school. People of all ages can suffer from diarrhea, and the average adult has one...

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Deafness and hearing loss

Key facts 360 million people worldwide have disabling hearing loss1. Hearing loss may result from genetic causes, complications at birth, certain infectious diseases, chronic ear infections, the use of particular drugs, exposure to excessive noise and ageing. Half of all cases of hearing loss are avoidable through primary prevention. People with hearing loss can benefit from hearing aids, cochlear implants and other assistive devices; captioning and sign language; and other forms of educational...

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