Health Conditions Directory
Learn about common health conditions, their symptoms, risk factors, and which lab tests can help with early detection and monitoring.
Featured Conditions
Heart Disease
A group of cardiovascular conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, and arrhythmias. The leading cause of death globally and in the UAE.
Chronic Kidney Disease
A progressive condition where the kidneys gradually lose function over time. Often called a "silent disease" as symptoms may not appear until significant damage has occurred.
Thyroid Disorders
Conditions affecting the thyroid gland including hypothyroidism (underactive) and hyperthyroidism (overactive). The thyroid controls metabolism, energy, and growth.
Diabetes
A chronic metabolic condition where the body cannot properly process blood glucose, leading to elevated blood sugar levels that can damage organs over time.
All Conditions
40 conditions found
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.
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.
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.
Sickle Cell Disease
مرض الخلايا المنجلية
Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder where red blood cells become rigid and sickle-shaped, blocking blood flow and causing pain crises. It is prevalent in the UAE and Gulf region, particularly among Emirati nationals.
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.