01. Acne
Acne is a skin condition that occurs when the sebaceous (oil-secreting) glands in the skin and along hair shafts become clogged and inflamed, and infected by bacteria.
Read | 02. Alcoholism
Alcoholism is a disease that involves addiction to the drug alcohol. In addition to physical dependence, other psychological, genetic and social factors may contribute alcoholism.
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03. Angina
Angina is the chest discomfort or pain that occurs when the oxygen supply to an
area of the heart muscle does not meet the demand.
Read | 04. Cancer of the Lung
Lung cancer is also known as bronchial carcinoma, due to the tendency of the majority of tumours to originate from the bronchial walls.
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05. Cancer of the Prostate
Prostate cancer develops in the epithelial cells of the glandular elements of the prostate. 95% of prostate cancers are adenocarcinomas.
Read | 06. Cancer of the Testes
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07. Circumcision
Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin. It may be performed for medical, cultural or religious reasons.
Read | 08. Cirrhosis of the liver
The liver is the largest organ in the body and is essential in keeping the body functioning properly.
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09. Diabetes: Type 1
Type 1 diabetes is a disorder of sugar metabolism in which the pancreas is no longer able to produce insulin.
Read | 10. Type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a disease in which the person initially develops insulin resistance, resulting in high glucose levels in the blood.
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11. Enlarged Prostate
The enlargement of the prostate distorts the urethra, obstructing the flow
of urine from the bladder.
Read | 12. Erectile dysfunction (ED)
Also known as impotence. The inability to develop or maintain an erection for penetrative sex. Can be classified as primary (always existing), secondary (having functioned previously) or situational (...
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13. Athlete's foot
Athlete's foot refers to a dermatophyte infection of the spaces between the toes, usually between the fourth and fifth toes.
Read | 14. Blood clots
Blood clotting is a natural process that allows the blood to thicken and form a clot of blood cells and fibrin to stop the bleeding when a blood vessel is severed.
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15. Chest pain
Chest pain can be due to a heart attack or angina or could be caused by other factors. It can be an important warning symptom of a heart attack.
Read | 16. Bladder cancer
The bladder is located in the lower abdomen and forms part of the urinary tract. It is a hollow organ that stores urine. The two kidneys filter the blood and form urine
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17. Diarrhoea
Diarrhoea is an abnormal increase in the frequency and liquidity of the stools.
Read | 18. Cluster headache
This rare group of headaches occur repeatedly (over one or several days) in groups or clusters - hence the name cluster. They usually begin as a minor pain around one eye.
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