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
30 conditions found for "T"
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
ارتفاع ضغط الدم
Hypertension is a chronic condition where blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated. It is a leading risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure, and is extremely common in the UAE.
Hyperthyroidism
فرط نشاط الغدة الدرقية
Hyperthyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland produces excessive thyroid hormones, accelerating the body's metabolism. It is more common in women and can lead to serious complications if untreated.
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.
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.
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.
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.