ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
An incurable degenerative disease of the central nervous system, characterized by the relentless progressive loss of mental capabilities. The risk of developing this disease increases after age 65.  more

AMENORRHEA  
The menstrual cycle is interrupted during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and stops after menopause or hysterectomy. Absent periods are abnormal and will affect fertility.  more

AMNESIA  
Loss of memory. Memory is impaired by disease or injury. Very common cause is simple aging.  more

ARTHRITIS
Arthritis is an inflammation of one or more joints in the body. The involved joints may be warm, swollen, tender and painful, especially during movement. more

ASTHMA  
A condition characterized by breathing difficulties caused by narrowing of the airways of the lung. It may occur at any age but usually begins in early childhood. It is a condition due to both hereditary and environmental factors.  more

ATHLETE'S FOOT  
Contrary to its name, it is a fungal infection not exclusive to athletes. Fungus loves to thrive in warm and moist areas. The skin between the toes is ideal breeding grounds for infection since feet easily sweat in poor ventilated shoes. In some cases it may become chronic and painful.  more

AUTISM  
Children suffering from autism appear to live in a world of their own. While autistic adults show a stubborn resistance to change. They are always absorbed in self-centered mental activity, exhibiting withdrawal from reality. Autism occurs in about 2-4 persons in every 10,000.  more

BEDSORE  
Ulcers are developed on the skin of a bed-ridden patient, these are called bedsores. These are the areas of the skin that is under constant pressure and usually appear as a red and painful sore. The ulcers become purple and deep if the pressure is not relieved.  more

BEDWETTING (ENURESIS)  
Bedwetting is uncontrolled urination during sleep. Usually affects children and sometimes teenagers and adults. It is just a temporary phase in children and for teenagers and adults it is usually caused by emotional problems.  more

BOIL  
Also called Carbuncle or Furuncle, it looks like an over-sized pimple which is inflamed and filled with pus. They are quite painful and can develop anywhere on the body most frequently at the armpits and buttocks.  more

BRONCHITIS
Bronchitis is an inflammation or swelling of the bronchi—air passages that extend from the windpipe to the lungs. Bronchitis may occur after a bout of flu or severe cold, especially among people with weakened body resistance—like smokers and alcoholics. more

BUNION  
A slight deformity of the foot can result in a bunion, which is the irritation and inflammation of the joint at the base of the big toe. It may be hereditary or congenital and is more common in women and becomes most troublesome when a person reaches middle age.  more

CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME  
Injury on the nerve that causes pain and numbness in the index and middle fingers and weakness of the thumb. This very well observed in people who are engage their hands with manual work for a prolonged period of time. These are the computer users, working wit power tools, etc.  more

CEREBRAL PALSY  
This is due to injury in the areas of the brain that control movement and muscle tone, resulting in an impairment of voluntary movement.  more

CRAMPS  
When the muscle gets hard and tense, it contracts uncontrollably and causes pain. It occurs when a person is suffering from dehydration or during pregnancy. It is also common in the elderly.  more

DANDRUFF  
The body continuously sheds dead skin and in some people the outer layer of dead skin form scurf or thin dry scales. It has nothing to do with diet, however it may cause thinning of hair and may be stress-related.  more

DEHYDRATION  
It is considered as a medical emergency especially if water is not replaced within a few days. Water depletion in the body is signaled by thirst and should be replenished right away.  more

DIABETES
Diabetes is a serious chronic metabolic disease characterized by an increase in blood sugar levels associated with long term damage and failure or organ functions, especially the eyes, the kidneys, the nerves, the heart and blood vessels. more

DYSLEXIA  
It is a reading disability in which the person exhibits difficulty in learning how to read.   more

G6PD DEFICIENCY  
Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency. It is a blood disorder that is inherited and sex-linked. If G6PD is an enzyme vital that protects the red blood cells from several injuring factors. Anemia may set in as a result of this deficiency.  more

GOITER  
It is a thyroid disease in which it exhibits enlargement of the thyroid gland. It is seen as a lump in front of the neck just below the larynx.  more

GOUT  
It is a disease that attacks the joints and intense arthritis pain is felt. It is usually hereditary and most common in males.  more

HEART MURMURS  
Abnormal sound heard from the heart through a stethoscope. If there is structural defect or abnormal closure of the heart valves, heart murmurs are heard. Sometimes it is a sign of a heart disease which requires medical attention.  more

HEMORRHOIDS  
Hemorrhoids are varicose veins in the anal area. They bleed when passing stools. They are usually painful when prolapsed.  more

HEPATITIS  
It means inflammation of the liver, causes swelling and tenderness and sometimes permanent damage to the liver. There are six hepatitis viruses namely, A, B, C, D, E and G. The most common are hepatitis A, B and C. They may exhibit similar symptoms but they have different modes of transmission and complications. Alcohol, medicines or chemicals may also cause hepatitis.  more

HICCUPS  
Occurs when the diaphragm suddenly contracts and the epiglottis closes.  The air being sucked in as the diaphragm contracts is  stopped by the epiglottis producing the characteristic sound.  They are common but harmless and usually stops after a few minutes.  However, there are some that last for days, months and even years which can be a symptom of an underlying disease.  more

HYPERTENSION
Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure. Most people associate high blood pressure with getting older, so it may seem odd that teens can have the condition. more

INFLUENZA
Influenza, also known as the flu, is a contagious disease that is caused by the influenza virus. It attacks the respiratory tract in humans (nose, throat, and lungs). more

KIDNEY STONES  
These are pebble-like particles formed by excess salt in the bloodstream. They are found in different parts of the urinary system. They vary in size and shape. Some small ones pass unnoticed in the urine while others cause excruciating pain.  more

MENORRHAGIA  
Excessive discharge of blood during menstruation.  more

MIGRAINE  
A very common and painful headache that is felt on one side of the head. It affects mostly women especially before menstruation and decrease of attack is noted after menopause.  more

OSTEOPOROSIS  
A common condition for people over 60 years of age and women after menopause. Bones become thin and brittle because the ovaries stopped producing estrogen which aids in the absorption of calcium.  more

PEPTIC ULCER
A peptic ulcer is an area of damage to the lining of either the stomach or the duodenum (the part of the digestive tract that immediately follows the stomach). more

PIMPLES  
Inflammation of hair follicles and sebaceous glands in the face, neck, back and chest. They are small red bumps on the skin and sometimes large cysts or nodules. They run in families and usually start at puberty.  more

PNEUMONIA
Pneumonia is a serious infection that affects the air sacs in the lungs, resulting to significant reduction in oxygenation. Because of this, the oxygen will have difficulty reaching the blood. more

PRICKLY HEAT  
Heat rash is harmless and marked by the presence of red small spots on the skin. Very itchy skin rash common in hot, humid climates.  more

PROSTATE ENLARGEMENT  
The prostate is a small gland located between the pubic bone and rectum in a man. It surrounds the urinary canal at the opening of the urinary bladder. Prostate enlargement usually starts to occur in middle aged men of 50. Enlarged gland squeezes the urethra, causing problems in urinating.  more

RINGWORM  
A collective name for several fungal skin infections. It presents a ring-shaped patch, which is usually scaly and reddish in color. This is highly catching and can appear anywhere in the body. Most often found at the groin area, nails and feet. Ringworm on the scalp is often mistaken for dandruff. more

SCABIES  
It is a parasitic invasion of the skin. It is characterized by small gray or red lines on the skin that are severely itchy. Female mites lay their eggs, which cause the burrow formation on the skin. These parasites like to thrive in moist areas like armpits, in between fingers and genitals. This is highly catching although it is not a serious condition. more

SORE THROAT  
The acute inflammation of the throat causes hoarseness and a rough raw sensation when swallowing. It may precedes the onset of upper respiratory tract infection by bacteria/virus. more

TOOTHACHE  
Toothache can be avoided with proper dental care. It is usually a symptom of tooth decay, gum disease or other dental disorders, but it may also be caused by sinusitis and facial neuralgia. more

TUBERCULOSIS
Tuberculosis or TB is an infectious disease caused by a bacteria called Mycobacterium Tuberculosis. The bacteria can enter the body, usually the lungs, and make a person sick by damaging the tissues that it reaches. more

VARICOSE VEINS  
This condition is more common in women than in men. Veins become twisted and swollen and usually appears at the back of the calves and inner side of the legs. more

VERTIGO  
Vertigo or giddiness is a spinning sensation felt by a person. It is usually harmless but if it is accompanied by other symptoms, it may be a sign of an underlying disorder. more

VITILIGO  
This condition is characterized by a smooth white, painless spots on various parts of the body. It is a progressive condition but not contagious. more