Infertility
Infertility Infertility unfortunately can affect many couples trying to conceive a baby. It is the inability to conceive a child after a year or more of sexual intercourse without contraception. What to look for If after a period of unprotected intercourse, the couple cannot conceive, this is infertility. It can be because of either partner […]
Vision Problems
Vision Problems What to look for Blurred vision when you are looking at distant objects. Blurred vision when you are looking at close objects. Vertical or horizontal lines that appear blurry. Flashing-lights or spots in your eyes. problems deciphering between red and green in dim light. Difficulty distinguishing objects in dim light. (Also see Cataracts, […]
Varicose Veins
Varicose Veins These are veins that are swollen, lengthened and obvious just below the skin. What to look for prominent dark blue veins, especially in the legs and feet. your legs may ache Varicose veins are usually fairly obvious and bulge out from under your skin. They usually affect your legs. Varicose veins can be […]
Stroke
Stroke Occurs when the blood supply to the brain is stopped. What to look for abrupt loss of vision, energy, coordination, sensation, speech. weaknesses or paralysis down one side of the body, loss of balance. sudden and severe headache followed rapidly by loss of consciousness. Our brain must be continually supplied with blood through the […]
Staph Infections
Staph Infections Infections caused by the staphylococcus bacteria. What to look for Swollen areas around a cut. boils or pus filled pimples around hair follicles. swollen lymph nodes. Usually infections remain in the one organ or area, but staph infections can produce disease in any part of your body. It can enter the bloodstream through […]
Respiratory Problems
Respiratory Problems What to look for difficulties in breathing. cough. chills and fever. fatigue. Respiratory problems may also be accompanied by: rapid breathing. shortness of breath. pain in the chest. slight headache. overall despondency. common cold symptoms: runny nose, sore throat, and sneezing. There are different types of respiratory problems. There are respiratory infections, such […]
Prostate Problems
Prostate Problems These include problems occurring in the prostate such as cancer, prostatitis or enlargement of the prostate. What to look for For an enlarged prostate: difficulties in urination (including a weak or intermittent stream, getting up frequently at night, straining, dribbling, or inability to empty the bladder). For acute prostatitis: frequent, difficult urination. […]
Prostrate Cancer
Prostrate Cancer As with most cancers, early prostate cancer does not cause noticeable symptoms. If the cancer causes the prostate to swell or if the cancer spreads you will notice – a frequent need to urinate. difficulty starting or stopping the urinary stream and a burning sensation when urinating or ejaculating. a weak or interrupted […]
Pain, Chronic
Chronic Pain Pain that tends to last longer than 6 months can be termed chronic. What to look for The condition may include weakness, numbness, tingling, or other sensations, along with sleeping difficulties, a lack of energy, and depression. Some common forms of chronic pain are: this type of pain can include headaches, muscle, back […]
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis This is a crippling disease affecting both men and women caused by a lack of calcium. What to look for The condition may cause no symptoms at all or alternatively these may occur:- backache. a gradual loss of height and a stooped back. fractures and breaks occur easily. loss of bone in the jaw. […]