Gout is the inflammation of the joints caused by too much uric acid in the system What to look for sudden, intense pain in a joint usually the big toeswelling, inflammation, and a feeling that the joint is very hot. usually strikes unexpectedly and may recur...

Gonorrhoea is a bacterial infection of the genito-urinary tract and, occasionally, the rectum, pharynx, and eyes. What to look for a puslike discharge that may be yellowish, cloudy, green, white, or bloodstained. frequent need to urinate and burning while...

Goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid gland in the front of the neck. Associated with the overproduction or underproduction of thyroid hormones.  What to look for  swelling at the base of the neckIf you have an overactive thyroid gland, you may...

This is a condition where the pressure of the fluid in the eyeball builds up. What to look for Teary, aching eyes, blurred vision, occasional headaches. A sudden onset of severe throbbing pain, headaches, blurred vision, redness in the eye, dilated pupils,...

A common mild viral infection which occurs mainly in children. What to look for A child with German measles may not look or act sick, but symptoms may include:  swollen glands.rash on the face and the neck; it spreads to the trunk and limbsloss of appetite,...

What to look for painless flesh-coloured or white growths on the vulva, anus, or penis that may develop a cauliflower-like appearance.growths that are itchy or mildly sore. sometimes there are no symptoms Women who are pregnant and people with weak immune systems...

Genital Herpes is a highly contagious, sexually transmitted disease caused by a viral infection. What to look for numbness, tingling, itching or burning in the genitals. burning sensation while urinating or having intercourse. painful or frequent...

This is inflammation of the lining of the stomach. What to look for Some people do not have symptoms but if they do the symptoms are usually:- upper abdominal pain. nausea. vomiting. diarrhoea. loss of appetite.  Gastritis is a general medical...

Gallstones are hard, round lumps of solid material usually composed of either cholesterol or bile.  What to look for severe pain indigestion.fever. severe nausea and vomiting. jaundice. Gallstones develop in the gall bladder (a small, organ that...

This is an illness caused by eating food contaminated with bacteria, toxins or chemicals. What to look for Usually, food poisoning causes some combination of nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhoea that may or may not be bloody, sometimes with other...

Epilepsy is a chronic disease of the nervous system characterised by fits or seizures. What to look for Seizures (episodes of abnormal mental or muscular activity) are the basic indicator of epilepsy. They vary widely…  Staring straight ahead and lapsing into...

A serious lung disease where the alveoli and the narrow passages leading to these air sacs become permanently swollen with air. What to look for Typical symptoms of emphysema include: breathlessness, worsening over the years.a chronic, mild cough, sometimes...