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
26 conditions found for "O"
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
متلازمة القولون العصبي
IBS is a common functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by recurrent abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel habits. It does not cause permanent damage to the intestines but significantly affects quality of life.
Kidney Stones
حصوات الكلى
Kidney stones are hard mineral deposits that form inside the kidneys and can cause severe pain when passing through the urinary tract. The UAE has one of the highest incidence rates globally due to its hot climate and dehydration risk.
Menopause
انقطاع الطمث (سن اليأس)
A natural biological transition marking the end of menstrual cycles, typically occurring between ages 45 and 55. Declining estrogen levels cause a range of symptoms that can significantly impact quality of life.
Metabolic Syndrome
المتلازمة الأيضية
A cluster of interconnected metabolic abnormalities including central obesity, high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar, high triglycerides, and low HDL cholesterol. It dramatically increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.
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.
Obesity
السمنة
A chronic and complex medical condition defined by excessive body fat accumulation that impairs health. The UAE has one of the highest obesity rates in the Middle East, with over 30% of adults classified as obese.
Osteoporosis
هشاشة العظام
Osteoporosis is a bone disease that develops when bone density and bone mass decrease, making bones fragile and prone to fractures. It is particularly common in the UAE due to widespread vitamin D deficiency.
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.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
متلازمة تكيس المبايض
A hormonal disorder common among women of reproductive age, characterised by irregular menstrual periods, excess androgen levels, and polycystic ovaries. PCOS is one of the leading causes of infertility in the UAE.
Psoriasis
الصدفية
Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune skin disease that accelerates the skin cell life cycle, causing cells to build up rapidly on the surface. This results in thick, silvery scales and itchy, dry, red patches that can be painful.
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.