Lymphoma
Lymphoma What to look for… Hodgkin’s disease, one type of lymphoma, may cause no symptoms. When symptoms are present, they may include: swollen lymph nodes. fever, chills, night sweats, loss of weight and appetite, persistent fatigue, and general weakness. The symptoms of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, in addition to those listed above, include: swelling or fullness in […]
Lupus
Lupus What to look for profound fatigue muscle or joint aches skin rash. sun sensitivity. weight loss. nose, mouth, or throat ulcers. enlarged lymph nodes. poor circulation in fingers and toes. bald patches. discoloured urine, or frequent or blocked urination. Lupus is a disease of the immune system in which the body fights part of […]
Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer What to look for… As with most cancers, lung cancer normally has no symptoms until it has spread significantly to other parts of the body. the “smoker’s cough”. blood in mucus. recurring bronchitis or pneumonia. shortness of breath, wheezing, persistent chest pain. hoarseness. swelling of the neck and face. pain and weakness in […]
Liver Cancer
Liver Cancer What to look for… Like most cancers, liver cancer usually has no initial symptoms, but may eventually cause: pain, swelling, or tenderness in the upper right section of the abdomen. jaundice. body itching. swollen legs. In the advanced stage, symptoms may also include fever, appetite and weight loss, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, general weakness, […]
Lice
Lice Lice are parasites that live by infesting humans and sucking their blood. There are several types of lice. What to look for head lice: intense itching on the scalp, especially behind the ears and at the nape of the neck. body lice: unexplained scratch marks on the body, hives, eczema, and red pimples. pubic […]
Laryngitis
Laryngitis Laryngitis is the inflammation of the larynx caused by an infection, or by over-use of the voice, or by irritation. What to look for hoarseness and loss of voice. pain when speaking. raw feeling in the throat. a constant need to clear the throat. flu or a cold The first indication that you have […]