What to look for…  Hodgkin's disease, one type of lymphoma, may cause no symptoms. When symptoms are present, they may include:  swollen lymph nodes. fever, chills, night sweats, loss of weight and appetite, persistent fatigue, and general...

What to look for  profound fatiguemuscle or joint achesskin rash. sun sensitivity. weight loss.  nose, mouth, or throat ulcers.enlarged lymph nodes. poor circulation in fingers and toes. bald patches. discoloured urine, or...

As with most cancers, lung cancer normally has no symptoms until it has spread significantly to other parts of the body.  the ‘smoker's cough’. blood in mucus.recurring bronchitis or pneumonia. shortness of breath, wheezing, persistent chest...

What to look for… Like most cancers, liver cancer usually has no initial symptoms, but may eventually cause:  pain, swelling, or tenderness in the upper right section of the abdomen. jaundice. body itching. swollen legs.  In the advanced...

Lice are parasites that live by infesting humans and sucking their blood. There are several types of lice. What to look for  head lice: intense itching on the scalp, especially behind the ears and at the nape of the neck. body lice: unexplained...

Laryngitis is the inflammation of the larynx caused by an infection, or by over-use of the voice, or by irritation. What to look for hoarseness and loss of voice. pain when speaking. raw feeling in the throat. a constant need to clear the...

These are deposits that form in the kidney or bladder when substances which are normally dissolved in the urine turn into solids.  What to look for sharp pain. nausea and vomiting. profuse sweating. blood in urine.  If there is an infection...

Occurs when bacteria or other infectious organisms enter the kidneys and cause infection. What to look for continuous pain that usually begins in the back above the waist and spreads down into the groin. rapidly rising fever frequent urge to urinate, even...

Kidney disease a the inability of the kidneys to perform their normal functions. What to look for frequent thirst and urge to urinate. the passing of very small amounts of urine. swelling of the hands and feet, and puffiness around the eyes. unpleasant...

What to look for… reddish or cloudy urine. dull pain in the abdomen, back, or side. a mass or lump in the lower back that feels smooth and firm but does not necessarily hurt.intermittent fever, vomiting, appetite and weight loss. The kidneys are a pair of...

Jaundice is a yellowing of the skin and eyes - it is not a disease but a symptom of a disorder. What to look for a yellowish or greenish tinge to the skin. yellowing of the whites of the eyes dark-coloured urine. in some cases, generalised...

A Condition which causes abdominal pain and disturbs bowel action. What to look for constipation or diarrhoea shortly after meals, usually accompanied by cramps or bloating and gas. abnormal bowel movements. Your digestive system seems totally out of...