Conjunctivitis is the inflammation of the conjunctival membrane (the delicate skin which covers the white of the eye underneath the eyelids. What to look for  A gritty feeling in the eye, just under the eyelidsBurning itchy eyes that discharge a heavy, sticky...

The common cold is a respiratory infection which is very contagious usually caused by a virus. It is characterised by a slight fever, streaming nasal passage, sore throat and aching joints. What to look for  general ‘unwell’ feeling at first and aching jointshead...

Colic is an acute abdominal pain probably caused by abnormal bowel functions and wind.  What to look for Colic is thought to occur when the bowel in a baby contracts more regularly than an adult’s slower peristaltic movements. It is characterised by: loud...

These are blisters which form around the mouth and inside the nose; often appearing towards the end of a cold. What to look for  itching or tingling in the skin in the affected areaa number of blisters usually occur in the one spot filled with a yellowish or...

This is a liver disease characterised by a gradual annihilation of the liver cells. These cells are progressively replaced with fibrous tissue, which then leads to hardening. What to look for … Usually no symptoms appear until the disease has entered the late stages...

This is problems to do with circulation. (Is the closed network of blood vessels in the body). What to look for aching legsbulging, bluish vessels in an aching leg.a painful vein. Everybody may experience circulatory problems infrequently. Many people, however, must...

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...

This is a condition which is characterised by overwhelming fatigue. What to look for recent onset of extreme fatigue.fatigue resulting not from any type of exertion and that you cannot relieve with rest or sleep.sore muscles.long-lasting discomfort following physical...

Cholesterol is a crystalline fatty alcohol found especially in animal fats, blood and nerve tissue and bile. What to look for A high level of cholesterol in the blood does not have obvious symptoms but it can be a risk for other circulatory conditions that do have...

In men:  a whitish yellow discharge from the penis.a frequent urge to urinate burning sensation while urinating.redness at the tip of the penis. In women:  no symptoms, or mild discomfort that you may mistake for menstrual cramps. This disease is very...

Chilblains are a painful sore appearing on the foot or the hand which is caused by exposure to cold What to look for red, itching on the extremities of the body such as fingers, toes, nose, earsswelling can occur Causes This condition may be associated with poor...

Chicken Pox is a highly infectious illness easily recognized by the distinctive rash that it causes, which occurs mainly in children. What to look for a very itchy rash that spreads from the torso to the limbs. The rash advances from red spots to blisters with fluid...