Varicose Veins
These are veins that are swollen, lengthened and obvious just below the skin. What to look for prominent dark blue veins, especially in the legs and feet. your legs may ache Varicose veins are... [Read More]
Vision Problems
What to look for Blurred vision when you are looking at distant objects. Blurred vision when you are looking at close objects. Vertical or horizontal lines that appear blurry. Flashing-lights... [Read More]
Staph Infections
Infections caused by the staphylococcus bacteria. What to look for Swollen areas around a cut. boils or pus filled pimples around hair follicles. swollen lymph nodes. Usually infections... [Read More]
Stroke
Occurs when the blood supply to the brain is stopped. What to look for abrupt loss of vision, energy, coordination, sensation, speech. weaknesses or paralysis down one side of the body, loss of balance. sudden... [Read More]
Osteoporosis
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... [Read More]
Pain Chronic
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... [Read More]
Pancreatic Problems
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... [Read More]
Prostate Cancer
As with most cancers, early prostate cancer does not cause noticeable symptoms. If the cancer causes the prostate to swell or if the cancer spreads you will notice - a frequent need to urinate. difficulty... [Read More]
Prostate Problems
These include problems occurring in the prostate such as cancer, prostatitis or enlargement of the prostate. What to look for For an enlarged prostate: difficulties in urination (including... [Read More]
Macular Degeneration
What to look for dim or distorted vision, especially while reading. gradual, painless loss of precise central vision. blank spots in your central field of vision; straight lines that appear wavy. Because... [Read More]