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Description Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease where the body attacks itself, causing chronic joint inflammation. While it primarily affects joints, it can also cause inflammation of organs as the disease gets worse. People wi...
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Physical rehabilitation Certain illnesses, injuries, accidents or surgical procedures can leave you with physical challenges or disabilities. Physical rehabilitation is a therapeutic programme designed to assist you in regaining your strength ...
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Description Asthma is a chronic (long-term) lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways. Asthma causes recurring periods of wheezing (a whistling sound when you breathe), chest tightness, shortness of breath and coughing. The coughing ...
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Description Lupus is an autoimmune disease characterised by acute and chronic inflammation of various tissues of the body. Autoimmune diseases are illnesses that occur when the body's tissues are attacked by its own immune system. The immun...
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Description Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It causes inflammation of the lining of your digestive tract, which can lead to abdominal pain, severe diarrhoea, fatigue, weight loss and malnutrition. Inflammation caused...
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Description Heart disease is a result of plaque build-up in your coronary arteries, a condition called atherosclerosis, that leads to blockages. The arteries, which start out smooth and elastic, become narrow and rigid, restricting blood fl...
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Ingwe Option Dentistry – basic (such as extractions or fillings) Examinations, fillings and x-rays as per the list of tariff codes. One dental consultation is covered per year per beneficiary. You need to call us for pre-authorisation if yo...
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Description Multiple sclerosis (MS) is one of the world’s most common neurological diseases. Nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are surrounded by a layer of protein called myelin. This layer protects the nerve and helps electrical signa...
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Description Addison's disease is an endocrine or hormonal disorder that occurs in all age groups and affects men and women equally. Addison's disease occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormone cortisol and, in some ca...