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...

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,...

Refers to a range of symptoms occurring in the lead up to their menstrual period.  What to look for  One or more of these symptoms may appear about a week before your period: food cravings. bloating and fluid retention. breast swelling and...

This is excess mucus that has lodged itself in the throat instead of disappearing through the nasal passages and out the nose. What to look for a flow of mucus that runs down the back of your throat, different consistencies and often associated with a sore throat, a...

Can be described as a person’s reaction to a traumatic event. What to look for  Someone who has experienced severe trauma ( eg: war, combat, natural disaster, physical or sexual abuse or witnessed violence, such as murder or physical abuse), may display one or...

This is the inflammation of the substance of the lungs. What to look for  cough - either with phlegm or without it.fever (with pain on coughing or taking a deep breath occasionally)Loss of appetite and weight In children, laboured and rapid breathing,...

Describes the inflammation of the pleura (the membrane of the lungs). What to look for  Pleurisy:  pain in the chest Pleural Effusion:  shortness of breath. a dry cough.  You will find it very difficult and painful to breathe if you have this...

These are Warts on the soles of the feet. What to look for  bumpy growths on the soles of the feet shaped like a pyramid with the point on the surface or above it. pinpoint bleeding from warts when they are scratched. pain in the soles of the feet when...

What to look for  tenderness, tingling, or numbness in one part of your body, often a limb. pins and needles, burning, or tearing pain where a nerve is being irritated  Most of us have experienced the numbness of a limb when we realise we have been...

A Phobia is an intense dread of a certain situation or an object. What to look for  Phobias are anxiety disorders. Three main types of phobias exist:  Specific phobias - a fear of an individual object or situationSocial phobia - fear of social...

This is any condition where there is inflammation of a vein. It can refer to superficial veins in the legs or deep veins in the muscles of the leg or pelvis.  What to look for For superficial phlebitis:  a hard, red vein visible in your leg; it may be warm...

This describes an infection in a woman’s pelvic region. What to look for  With acute pelvic inflammatory disease (PID):  severe pain in the lower abdomen vaginal dischargefever With chronic PID:  recurrent pain in the lower...