Arthritis
What is arthritis? Arthritis means inflammation of joints. Arthritis is very common. There are many different causes of arthritis. Children and adults of all ages can be affected by arthritis. What are the causes of arthritis? The two most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. However, there are many different causes of […]
Appendicitis
Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix, a finger-shaped pouch that projects from your colon on the lower right side of your abdomen. Appendicitis causes pain in your lower right abdomen. However, in most people, pain begins around the navel and then moves. Symptoms Signs and symptoms of appendicitis may include: Sudden pain that begins […]
Anxiety Disorder
Experiencing occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. However, people with anxiety disorders frequently have intense, excessive and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. Often, anxiety disorders involve repeated episodes of sudden feelings of intense anxiety and fear or terror that reach a peak within minutes (panic attacks). Symptoms Common anxiety signs and […]
Anemia
Anemia is a condition in which you don’t have enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to the body’s tissues. Having anemia may make you feel tired and weak. Symptoms Anemia symptoms vary depending on the cause of your anemia but may include: Fatigue Weakness Pale skin Irregular heartbeat Shortness of breath Chest […]
Chronic Kidney Failure
Chronic Kidney Disease Chronic kidney disease, also called chronic kidney failure, describes the gradual loss of kidney function. Your kidneys filter wastes and excess fluids from your blood, which are then excreted in your urine. When chronic kidney disease reaches an advanced stage, dangerous levels of fluid, electrolytes and wastes can build up in your […]
High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolaemia )
Hypercholesterolaemia What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is one of the body’s fats (lipids). Cholesterol and another lipid, triglyceride, are important building blocks in the structure of cells and are also used in making hormones and producing energy. For the sake of simplicity, there are two sorts of cholesterol: a ‘good’ sort called high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and […]
Acute kidney Injury
Acute kidney failure Acute kidney failure occurs when your kidneys suddenly become unable to filter waste products from your blood. When your kidneys lose their filtering ability, dangerous levels of wastes may accumulate, and your blood’s chemical makeup may get out of balance. Symptoms Signs and symptoms of acute kidney failure may include: Decreased urine […]
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
ARDS Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) occurs when fluid builds up in the tiny, elastic air sacs (alveoli) in your lungs. More fluid in your lungs means less oxygen can reach your bloodstream. Symptoms Severe shortness of breath Labored and unusually rapid breathing Low blood pressure Confusion and extreme tiredness When to see a doctor […]
Acute Liver Failure
Acute Liver Failure Acute liver failure is loss of liver function that occurs rapidly — in days or weeks —usually in a person who has no pre-existing liver disease. Acute liver failure is less common than chronic liver failure, which develops more slowly. Symptoms Signs and symptoms of acute liver failure may include: Yellowing of […]
Amenorrhoea
Amenorrhoea Amenorrhea is the absence of menstruation — one or more missed menstrual periods.. The most common cause of amenorrhea is pregnancy. Symptoms The main sign of amenorrhea is the absence of menstrual periods. Depending on the cause of amenorrhea, you might experience other signs or symptoms along with the absence of periods, such as: […]