Asthma
Asthma is a chronic lung disease affecting people of all ages. It is caused by inflammation and muscle tightening around the airways, which makes it harder to breathe. Symptoms can include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and chest tightness.
Arthritis
Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or more joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age. The most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Allergy
Allergy occurs when a person reacts to substances in the environment that are harmless to most people. These substances are known as allergens. Allergens are found in dust mites, pets, pollen, insects, ticks, moulds, foods and some medications.
Addiction
Addiction is defined as a chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use despite adverse consequences. † It is considered a brain disorder, because it involves functional changes to brain circuits involved in reward, stress, and self-control.
Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. It is a progressive disease beginning with mild memory loss and possibly leading to loss of the ability to carry on a conversation and respond to the environment. Alzheimer's disease involves parts of the brain that control thought, memory, and language.
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Breast cancer
Breast canceroccurs when some breast cells begin to grow abnormally. These cells divide more rapidly than healthy cells do and continue to accumulate, forming a lump or mass. Cells may spread (metastasize) through your breast to your lymph nodes or to other parts of your body.
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Blindness
Blindness is the inability to see or a lack of vision. In the most severe cases, there's an inability to see even light. It also means that you can't correct your vision with eyeglasses, contact lenses, eye drops or other medical therapy, or surgery. Sudden vision loss is an emergency.
Cancer
Cancer is a large group of diseases that can start in almost any organ or tissue of the body when abnormal cells grow uncontrollably, go beyond their usual boundaries to invade adjoining parts of the body and/or spread to other organs.
Chronic respiratory disease.
Chronic respiratory disease products
Chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) affect the airways and other structures of the lungs. Some of the most common are chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, occupational lung diseases and pulmonary hypertension.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a long-term condition in which the kidneys gradually lose their function over time. The kidneys are responsible for filtering waste products and excess fluids from the blood, balancing electrolytes, producing hormones that regulate blood pressure, red blood cell production, and calcium metabolism. As CKD progresses, kidney function deteriorates, leading to the accumulation of waste and fluid in the body, which can affect various organs and systems.
Common Cold
The common cold is a viral infection of the upper respiratory system, primarily affecting the nose and throat. It is one of the most frequent illnesses and can be caused by various viruses, with rhinoviruses being the most common culprit.
Diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood glucose.
Dementia
Dementia is not a specific disease but is rather a general term for the impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interferes with doing everyday activities. Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. Though dementia mostly affects older adults, it is not a part of normal aging.
Degenerative
Degenerative disease’s products
Common chronic and degenerative conditions that can lead to disability include: multiple sclerosis. arthritis. Parkinson's disease.
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Depresssion
Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Fortunately, it is also treatable. Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed.
Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a long-term disorder in which tissue similar to the tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus — the endometrium — grows outside the uterus.
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Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a chronic noncommunicable disease of the brain that affects people of all ages. Around 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy, making it one of the most common neurological diseases globally. Nearly 80% of people with epilepsy live in low- and middle-income countries.
Gastrointestinal disease
A gastrointestinal disease is one that affects the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, the passage that runs from the mouth to the anus. Common GI disorders include irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), acid reflux, indigestion, colon cancer, and hemorrhoids.
High blood pressure
Hypertension (high blood pressure) is when the pressure in your blood vessels is too high (140/90 mmHg or higher). It is common but can be serious if not treated. People with high blood pressure may not feel symptoms. The only way to know is to get your blood pressure checked.
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Infectious disease
Infectious diseases are disorders caused by organisms — such as bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites. Many organisms live in and on our bodies. They're normally harmless or even helpful. But under certain conditions, some organisms may cause disease. Some infectious diseases can be passed from person to person.
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MUPS
Medically unexplained physical symptoms (MUPS)
Mononucleosis
Mono; Kissing disease; Glandular fever. Mononucleosis, or mono, is a viral infection that causes fever, sore throat, and swollen lymph glands, most often in the neck. Swollen lymph nodes, sore throat, fatigue and headache are some of the symptoms of mononucleosis, which is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus.
Obesity
‘Obesity’ is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or above. BMI between 25 and 30 is classified as ‘overweight’.
Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's disease is a progressive disorder that affects the nervous system and the parts of the body controlled by the nerves. Symptoms start slowly. The first symptom may be a barely noticeable tremor in just one hand. Tremors are common, but the disorder may also cause stiffness or slowing of movement.
PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine conditions in women of reproductive age and yet the disorder has remained an enigma for many decades, with little progress made towards the improvement of symptoms and wellbeing of patients.
Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection that causes inflammation in the air sacs (alveoli) of the lungs. It can be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or other microorganisms. The infection causes the alveoli to fill with fluid or pus, which makes it difficult for oxygen to reach the bloodstream.
Substance abuse
Substance abuse, also known as substance use disorder (SUD), is a pattern of drug or alcohol use that leads to significant problems or distress.
Thyroid
Some of the different thyroid diseases include: Goiter, an enlargement of the thyroid gland. Hyperthyroidism, which happens when your thyroid gland makes more thyroid hormones than your body needs. Hypothyroidism, which happens when your thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormones. Thyroid cancer.
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Tuberculosis (TB)
Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It primarily affects the lungs, but can also impact other parts of the body, such as the kidneys, spine, and brain. TB spreads when an infected person coughs or sneezes, releasing droplets containing the bacteria into the air.