What to look for  a whistling sound and laboured breathing.  Wheezing usually occurs in hayfever sufferers, respiratory infections, bronchitis or emphysema and asthma. Less commonly people who suffer cystic fibrosis...

This is an unappealing yet harmless skin disorder characterised by white patches of skin that have seemingly lost their ability to produce the normal colour of the skin.  What to look for White patches of skin usually on exposed areas of the body- can occur...

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...

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...

These are problems that occur in the vagina (a part of the female reproductive system connected to the cervix). What to look for your vulva is swollen and itchy. you have white areas on your vulva. there is more vaginal discharge than normal, it smells,...

What to look for heavy irregular bleeding, with pain in the lower abdomen or back.difficulty urinating and moving bowels, incontinence, backaches.bleeding between periods. chronic, abnormal bleeding. The uterus has two parts - the body of the organ and the...

This is cancer of the uterus or the uterine linings - the endometrium. What to look for… Uterine cancer causes no symptoms at onset. They will usually become noticeable as the malignancy begins to grow. But there are some women with uterine cancer who experience no...

Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection affecting any organ through the lymph nodes and bloodstream. What to look for  a mild cough. fatigue and loss of weight.a bloody cough. fever and night sweats. pain in the chest, back, or kidneys. ...

Toxic Shock Syndrome is a sudden and dangerous condition started by the release of toxins caused by the staphylococci bacteria. What to look for  high fever.low blood pressurevomiting and/or diarrhoea. a rash resembling a sunburn with peeling skin...

What to look for  soreness in teeth, gums, or jaw.  Tooth decay cannot be cured but it can be controlled by looking after your teeth properly and regularly visiting your dentist.  Other causes of dental pain include impacted teeth and gum disease. ...

Infection of the tonsils caused by bacteria or a virus. What to look for  fever.a very sore throat with red, swollen tonsils with white discharge or spots on the tonsils. swollen and tender lymph nodes in the neck under the...

Tinnitus a sensation of ringing in the ears or the head. What to look for  a noise in the ears, such as ringing. It may come and go or be continuous. hearing loss occasionally.  With tinnitus, the noise heard can be so soft that the person can hear it...