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barium enema

An examination of the bowel area using a white contrast liquid called barium. The barium is inserted into the rectum and x-rays are taken.

anus

The opening at the end of the bowel where solid waste matter normally leaves the body. The muscles that control it are called the anal sphincter.

abdomen

The part of the body between the chest and hips, which contains the stomach, liver, bowel, bladder and kidneys.

primary health care

A person’s main health care, which is provided by a general practitioner (GP) or a community nurse. It can include initial tests and diagnoses of disease, health promotion, disease prevention, and chronic illness management….

relapse

The return of a disease after a period of improvement….

Tackling Tobacco Queensland

…Other socio-economically disadvantaged groups People from these communities are more likely to die from tobacco-related disease than the general population. Reducing the smoking prevalence among these groups would not only enhance their health but also reduce their financial stress and…

screening

Testing for signs of a disease in members of the public who do not have any symptoms….

nephrologist

A doctor who specialises in diagnosing and treating kidney disease….

vaccine

A substance given to stimulate the body’s production of antibodies and provide immunity against a disease….

prognosis

The likely outcome of a person’s disease….