Health Conditions Directory
Learn about common health conditions, their symptoms, risk factors, and which lab tests can help with early detection and monitoring.
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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.
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.