Health Conditions Directory
Learn about common health conditions, their symptoms, risk factors, and which lab tests can help with early detection and monitoring.
All Conditions
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
مرض الكبد الدهني غير الكحولي
A condition characterised by excessive fat accumulation in liver cells not caused by alcohol consumption. Extremely common in the UAE due to high rates of obesity, diabetes, and sedentary lifestyles, NAFLD can progress to serious liver damage.
Peripheral Neuropathy
اعتلال الأعصاب الطرفية
Peripheral neuropathy refers to damage to the peripheral nerves, causing weakness, numbness, and pain, typically in the hands and feet. It is most commonly associated with diabetes but has many potential causes.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
التهاب المفاصل الروماتويدي
A chronic autoimmune disorder in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the joints, causing inflammation, pain, swelling, and progressive joint destruction. Early diagnosis is critical to prevent irreversible damage.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
الذئبة الحمراء الجهازية
A chronic autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks multiple organ systems including the skin, joints, kidneys, brain, and blood cells. Lupus is characterised by periods of flares and remission.
Thalassemia
الثلاسيميا
Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder causing the body to produce abnormal or insufficient hemoglobin. It is one of the most common genetic diseases in the UAE and Gulf region, with carrier rates as high as 8-10%.
Thyroid Disorders
اضطرابات الغدة الدرقية
Conditions affecting the thyroid gland including hypothyroidism (underactive) and hyperthyroidism (overactive). The thyroid controls metabolism, energy, and growth.