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Backache Backache is one of the most common complaints seen in general practice and orthopaedic clinics. It accounts for about 20% of referrals to orthopaedic clinics. Most causes are either…

Arm Pain This section deals with pain in the upper limb unrelated to joint pains. The majority of causes of arm pain are related to either neurological or vascular lesions….

Abdominal Swellings Abdominal swellings may be divided into generalised and localised swellings. Abdominal swellings are a common surgical problem. They are also frequently the subject of examination questions! Generalised swellings…

Breast Lumps A lump in the breast is a common clinical presentation. In every case of a breast lump, in both males and females, carcinoma must be excluded. Causes Discrete…

Abdominal Pain Abdominal pain is an extremely common presenting symptom. The pain may be acute (sudden onset) or chronic (lasting for more than a few days or presenting intermittently). It…

Anorectal Pain Anorectal pain is a common problem. The majority of patients have an obvious cause, e.g. fissure-in-ano, perianal abscess or thrombosed haemorrhoids. Causes Acute • Fissure-in-ano • Perianal haematoma • Thrombosed haemorrhoids…