Sickle Cell Disease
An inherited blood disorder, we define sickle cell disease (also known as sickle cell anaemia), how it affects the body and the best ways you can learn to manage this condition throughout your life.
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Malaria
One of the world's deadliest diseases if not sufficiently treated, malaria quickly affects a person's bloodstream and liver. Here's everything you need to know ...
HIV/AIDS
Since the early 1980s, HIV/AIDS has been widely publicised as a destructive virus without a cure. The alarming rate of new infections year after year, and lack of access to treatment has made the disease even more difficult to manage. We take an in depth look at the specific stages of the virus, how it affects the body and the most effective means of treatment for the best quality of life.
Arthritis
Did you know? There are more than 100 different variations of arthritis and associated conditions. We take a look at the more common signs and types of arthritis, as well as how to best going about treating the condition.
Zika Virus
The mosquito-borne Zika virus became well known across the world in 2015 when mainstream media reported on its ties with microcephaly (a potentially fatal congenital defect) in newborns. Learn more about what an infection will do to the body and how to prevent transmission.
How can Lyme disease affect the body and what are the symptoms?
Lyme disease is referred to as an imitation disease as the condition itself mimics a number of similar symptoms with other conditions, some of these include headaches, fever and body aches...
How does sickle cell disease affect the body?
Signs and symptoms vary in severity from one person to the next. Here's how to recognise the tell-tale signs of sickle cell disease ...
Signs, symptoms and stages of HIV
HIV/AIDS is a progressive condition, which means that signs and symptoms may vary at different stages. Learn more about what to expect here ...
Side-effects of Tramadol usage
It can take some time for the body to adjust to using Tramadol for treatment. Thus, some side-effects are to be expected. Here is a breakdown of what to expect ...
How does arthritis affect the body?
What are the signs and symptoms of the various types of arthritis? When should you seek a medical diagnosis and treatment? Learn more here ...
Signs and symptoms of a Zika infection
Sometimes no symptoms will appear at all. When they do, these are the signs and symptoms of a Zika virus infection to be aware of.
Signs and symptoms of thyroid dysfunction
Dysfunction of the thyroid can result in numerous signs and symptoms. Here's what happens to the body based on the most common underlying causes of the condition ...
What are the signs and symptoms of binge eating disorder?
There are numerous behavioural and emotional flags when it comes to binge eating disorder (BED). Here's how to recognise the tell-tale signs and symptoms ...
What is Candida die-off?
Candida die-off, also known as the Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction, 'HERX' reaction or healing crisis manifests through symptoms that are similar to the candida infection itself, often making it seem as though it's getting worse. Find out more about this here...
What are the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome?
Chronic fatigue has a number of symptoms that often go unnoticed or are not deemed as real symptoms associated with an illness, however, these symptoms are very real...
Signs and symptoms of gout
Pain associated with gout is intense and comes on without much warning. What are the tell-tale signs and symptoms of this condition? Learn more here ...
Recognising the signs and symptoms of bunions
The development of an angular bump on an inward turned big toe is a clear indication of a bunion. What other signs and symptoms are associated with this foot condition. Find out here ...
Side-effects of Atorvastatin (Lipitor) usage
What are some of the most common side-effects associated with use of Atorvastatin (Lipitor)? Find out here...
Signs and symptoms of Ebola virus infection
Signs and symptoms of Ebola virus disease (EVD) develop progressively. Here's how to recognise the initial and progressive phases of the condition...