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
27 conditions found for "R"
Hypothyroidism
قصور الغدة الدرقية
Hypothyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones, slowing the body's metabolism. It is one of the most common endocrine disorders worldwide and particularly prevalent among women.
Iron Deficiency Anemia
فقر الدم بنقص الحديد
Iron deficiency anemia occurs when the body lacks sufficient iron to produce adequate hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. It is the most common nutritional deficiency globally and highly prevalent in the UAE.
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.
Male Infertility
العقم عند الذكور
A condition where a man has a reduced ability to cause pregnancy in a fertile female partner. Male factors contribute to approximately 50% of all infertility cases and are often treatable with proper diagnosis.
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.
Migraine
الصداع النصفي
Migraine is a neurological condition characterized by intense, debilitating headaches often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. It is one of the most common disabling conditions worldwide.
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.
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.