Sciatica

Sciatica This condition occurs as a result of a slipped disc or other reasons (see the section slipped disc). What to look for pain radiating through your buttock, down the back of your thigh and leg, often to your foot. Activity may make it worse. The disc may bulge because of normal working activity or […]

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia This is a mental illness characterised by severe irrationality in thought and behaviour. What to look for A diagnosis of schizophrenia is considered when a person experiences at least two of the following symptoms: delusions. hallucinations. disorganised speech. irrational behaviour, rigidity, or floppiness of limbs. negative symptoms, such as inaction, silence, loss of will. […]

Scarlet Fever

Scarlet Fever Scarlet Fever is an infectious bacterial disease. What to look for Scarlet fever occurs most frequently in children. Its symptoms include: bright red or scarlet rash, usually beginning on the neck or chest. high fever. sore throat. tongue coated with red spots. infected tonsils vomiting. Scarlet fever is a childhood disease that was […]

Scabies

Scabies These are tiny mites living on the skin, which feed off dead skin cells. What to look for When the female mite start to breed, the symptoms will be as follows: intensely itchy rash located between the fingers or around the wrists, elbows, navel, nipples, lower abdomen, and genitals. scabs that tend to form […]