Hair Loss

Hair Loss What to look for in men, thinning hair on the scalp, a receding hairline. in women, thinning of hair in general, but mainly at the crown. in children or young adults, sudden loss of patches of hair; known as alopecia areata (this also can occur in adults). complete loss of all hair on […]

Gallstones

Gallstones Gallstones are hard, round lumps of solid material usually composed of either cholesterol or bile. What to look for severe pain indigestion. fever. severe nausea and vomiting. jaundice. Gallstones develop in the gall bladder (a small, organ that stores bile which a digestive juice produced by the liver. The stones may be as small […]

Depression

Depression Depression is a state of feeling ‘down’ which lasts for a long but indefinite period of time What to look for For major depression, you may experience four or more of the following: persistent sadness, pessimism. feelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness, or hopelessness. loss of interest or enjoyment in nearly every aspect of life. […]

Dandruff

Dandruff Dandruff is excessive scaling of dead skin on the scalp What to look for flakes of skin that range from small and white to large, greasy, and yellow. itchy flaking that appears on the scalp or eyebrows, or around the hairline, ears, or nose. Dandruff usually poses no danger whatsoever. But it can be […]

Cirrhosis

Cirrhosis This is a liver disease characterised by a gradual annihilation of the liver cells. These cells are progressively replaced with fibrous tissue, which then leads to hardening. What to look for… Usually no symptoms appear until the disease has entered the late stages as the disease tends to come on gradually. When they occur, […]

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome This is a condition which is characterised by overwhelming fatigue. What to look for recent onset of extreme fatigue. fatigue resulting not from any type of exertion and that you cannot relieve with rest or sleep. sore muscles. long-lasting discomfort following physical exertion. sleep disorders (insomnia or oversleeping). swollen lymph glands. joint […]

Cholesterol Problems

Cholesterol Problems Cholesterol is a crystalline fatty alcohol found especially in animal fats, blood and nerve tissue and bile. What to look for A high level of cholesterol in the blood does not have obvious symptoms but it can be a risk for other circulatory conditions that do have recognisable symptoms. Obesity and diabetes. impotence […]

Blood Pressure

Blood Pressure Blood pressure is pressure in the arteries as the heart pumps blood around the body. What to look for There are generally no symptoms for high blood pressure as the early stages of hypertension may take a few years to develop A higher than normal blood pressure. Normal for young and middle aged […]

Blisters

Blisters A Blister is raised section of skin which is full of a watery substance and is usually caused by aggravated rubbing or burns. What to look for one or more bubbles of skin filled with clear fluid, ranging from pinpoint size to more than one-half inch in diameter usually accompanied by pain, swelling and […]

Baldness

Baldness Baldness is the loss of hair anywhere on the body, usually on the scalp region. It is usually hereditary and affects men. However females can be affected by baldness also. What to look for thinning of hair in general, however, each hair strand becomes thinner and shorter until the roots produce nothing but fine […]