Amnesia
This word literally means ‘no memory’, but for medical purposes it is used to mean a temporary loss of memory. What to look for Symptoms for Amnesia include the following: confusion, inability to recall current location do not know who familiar people are Causes a severe hit to the head area can cause post-traumatic amnesia. […]
Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s Disease Alzheimer’s disease is a disorder in which there is a progressive decaying of brain tissue. It is characterised by a decline in mental and emotional capabilities. What to look for… mood changes: depression, paranoia, agitation, anxiety, selfishness, childish behavior. disorientation, confusion, inattention, loss of memory for recent events, inability to retain new information. […]
Allergies
Allergies An allergy is a sensitivity to a substance which does not normally cause people any problems. What to look for Symptoms generally show up in the part of the body which are exposed to the allergen… Sneezing, wheezing, nasal congestion, and coughing indicate asthma, or drug or respiratory allergies. Itchy eyes, mouth, and throat […]
Alcohol Abuse
Alcohol Abuse What to look for… The following symptoms are associated with abuse of alcohol: temporary blackouts or memory loss. recurrent arguments or fights with family members or friends. continuing use of alcohol to relax, to cheer up, to sleep, to deal with problems, or to feel “normal”. work, money and family problems. headache, anxiety, […]
AIDS
Aids/ H.I.V. Known as Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, AIDS occurs after the immune system has been destroyed by HIV virus. HIV attacks the immune system by killing off the white blood cells in the blood known as the T-Cells. It is these cells that signal to the body’s defence system when an invasion of bacteria […]
Adenoid Problems
Adenoid Problems Adenoids are lymph glands, located at the back of the nose where the air passages join those of the back of the mouth. The lymph system is the body’s defence against infection and the lymph glands (like the adenoids) are full of infection-fighting cells. Any infection breathed in is filtered through the adenoids […]
Acne
Acne Nearly everyone suffers from outbreaks of pimples at some point in life, making acne one of the most common skin disorders. Acne is a skin affliction usually occurring in teenagers, however quite a high percentage of adults do suffer some form of acne symptoms. Acne is characterised by inflammation of the sebaceous glands causing […]