Tuberculosis is usually a serious bacterial infection that can affect all people. It mainly affects the lungs but has the potential to affect many other organs of the body. This infection is common in society. It is interesting to know that only 10% of people infected with TB develop the disease. Knowing some of the top symptoms of this disease will empower people to get the necessary help. However, [...]

Vitamin D deficiency occurs when the body does not get adequate exposure to sunlight. It also occurs when Vitamin D lacks or is insufficient in one’s diet. The symptoms include: Muscle spasms This is usually caused by low calcium levels in the body. Vitamin D helps the body absorbs such minerals as calcium and phosphorus. In infants, this is considered the first sign of rickets. In older infants, [...]

Colon cancer is a condition that sees abnormal growth of cells in the colon and this will lead to development of tumours. This is a highly fatal disease that can claim life if not treated early. Early treatments will come after early diagnosis and it is important for people to know about the symptoms for which to look out. However, people are encouraged to go for screening because many symptoms will [...]

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease. It is caused by a strain of bacteria referred to as Treponema Pallidum. The following are the symptoms of syphilis. Sore/Ulcer In the primary phase, an ulcer or sore appears in the vulva, vagina and penis of the infected individual. The sore is usually painless. Other places that the ulcer may appear include the rectum, lips, anus, cervix, throat, fingers [...]

Cervical cancer is one of those diseases that will have symptoms that can indicate other diseases. For this reason, even with the evidence of symptoms, only a medical exam can prove the existence of the cancer. With this in mind, it is also good to know that it can present with no signs at all. Many times, the symptom are seen when the cancer has advanced and it might be too late to expect total healing. [...]

Did you know that pregnancy related symptoms differ from one woman to another? Still, missed or delayed menstrual cycle is by far the most common symptom. The following are other pregnancy symptoms. Tender and swollen breasts This is a common pregnancy symptom. Pregnant women may begin noticing changes on their breasts between 1 to 2 weeks following conception. They may experience tenderness especially [...]

Dehydration can affect anyone regardless of his or her age or gender. The very first symptom of dehydration is feeling thirsty. This is the body’s mechanism of ensuring that it does not run out of water. Mild dehydration occurs when about 2% of the total water content in the body is missing. Some of symptoms of mild dehydration include – Thirst Lack of appetite Very dark colored urine Dry [...]