This disease is characterised by a premature ageing of certain brain cells which are responsible for our movement. It mostly affects the elderly.  What to look for  the disease takes hold slowly, beginning with a sense of weakness and a slight tremor of the...

These are times of immense anxiety and/or stress, with or without triggers which can occur again and again. What to look for  If you have four or more of the following, you are having a panic attack:  restlessnessshortness of...

These are inflammation and disorders of the pancreas What to look for  For acute pancreatitis:  severe pain in the stomach region 12 - 24 hours after digestion of a large meal. fever. nausea or vomiting. clammy skin. abdominal...

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. ...

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...

These can be infection, cysts, lumps or cancer of the ovaries. What to look for  feeling of fullness or pressure on one side of the abdomen. abdominal pain during intercourse. sharp abdominal pain. irregular vaginal bleeding or...

As with most cancers, ovarian cancer rarely produces symptoms in its earliest stages, however, these warning signs eventually develop -  vague digestive disturbances, such as mild indigestion, bloating, feeling of fullness, or loss of...

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...

What to look for… A whitish or red patch of tissue instead of the normal pink flesh in the oral cavity may signal a potential pre-cancerous condition. If left untreated, the discoloured patch may grow and become painful.  The symptoms of oral cancer may include:...

This is a disorder in which the person needs to follow certain set patterns or routines that may be complicated or tiresome. What to look for  You may have obsessive thoughts or compulsive behaviour or both.  For obsession:  involuntary and persistent...

This is a term given to people who are more than 20% over their ideal body weight. What to look for weighing 20 percent more than your ideal body weight.  Simply put, if you consume more calories than you burn, you will gain weight. Some people will tend to burn...

Stopping inhalation of nicotine (which is the addictive substance in tobacco) causes discomfort and physical side effects in most people.  What to look for Withdrawal symptoms in cigarette users include the following; headache.nausea. constipation or...