Heart disease
Heart disease shares a major part of the global burden of lifestyle diseases with one is 3 people at a risk of suffering from the disease. Earlier, non-modifiable factors like age, gender, family history were mainly responsible for heart disease. But over the past few decades, heart disease seems to have surpassed all the boundaries and now controllable risk factors like diet, physical inactivity and stress largely determine the risk of heart disease.
The common types of heart disease are
- Congential heart disease
- Coronary heart disease
- Atherosclerosis
- Cardiomyopathy
- Heart attack
- Pericarditis
- Peripheral vascular disease
- Rheumatic heart disease
- Aortic valve stenosis
- Congestive heart failure
- Atrial fibrillation
Liver disease
The liver is one of the most important organs of the body, as it performs numerous functions in the body. One of the main function of the liver is breaking down and disposing of toxic substances from the body. If these toxins are not expelled properly due to the inefficiency of the liver they are simply reabsorbed. This in turn leads to various severe complications including cancer.
The common types of liver diseases are
- Fatty liver
- Hepatitis
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis E
- Non alcoholic fatty liver disease
- Cirrhosis
Kidney disease
Kidney diseases (or kidney problems) are known as silent killer disease as most patients who have reduced kidney function don’t realize it unless their condition worsens or other health conditions develop alongside. This is the reason, you should know everything about various types of kidney disease.
The common types Kidney diseases are
- Chronic kidney disease
- Gallstones
- Kidney infection/Pyelonephritis
- Kidney stones
- Kidney failure
- Polycystic kidney disease
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Nephrotic syndrome
- Glomerulonephritis
Brain disease/neurological problems
The brain just like any other organ in the body starts losing its functioning as you age. However, you may be at an increased risk neurological problems right from the time you are born till you age.
The common types of brain/ neurological conditions that everyone should be aware of
- Epilepsy
- Stroke
- Brain aneurysm
- Parkinson’s disease
- Bipolar disorder
- Dementia
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Depression
- Schizophrenia
Digestive complications:
Indigestion and acidity are quite common digestive complications that most people suffer from. But apart from these, these are other digestive diseases that you need to be aware of.
Below are few digestive complications.
- Acidity
- Appendicitis
- Dyspepsia
- Food poisoning
- Gastritis
- Gastroenteritis
- IBS
- Peptic ulcer
- Colitis
- Food allergy
Respiratory disease
A respiratory disease or illness is a group of clinical conditions that affect the upper and lower respiratory system. Although cough and cold are the common respiratory problems that most people experience,
The common types of Respiratory diseases that you are unaware of
- Allergic rhinitis
- Asthma
- Cystic fibrosis
- Adenovirus
- Dry cough
- Lung disease
- MERS-CoV
- Pneumonia
- Productive cough
- Bronchitis
- COPD
- Cough and cold
- Emphysema
- Tuberculosis
- Drug resistant TB
- Multi-drug resistant TB
Eye conditions
Most of us spend long hours in front of the computer, straining our eyes. This in turn increases your risk of suffering from dry eyes.
Factors that put you at high risk of various eye conditions like
- Blepharitis
- Cataract
- Dry eyes
- Glaucoma
- Retinal detachment
- Strabismus
- Stye
- Chalazion
- Colour blindness
- Hyperopia or farsightedness
- Myopia or nearsightedness
- Eye twitching
Endocrine diseases
Do you know that hormones play a key role in regulating major functions in your body? And any imbalance of these hormones in the body makes you susceptible to various diseases.
Some common Endocrine disease are
- Hypothyroidism
- Insomnia
- Thyroid disease
- Diabetes
- Diabetic foot
- Diabetic gangrene
- Diabetic ketoacidosis
- Diabetic nephropathy
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Type 1 diabetes
- Gestational diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
Muscle conditions/ Nerve disorders
Muscle cramps or a sudden twist in your muscles takes a hell out of you. But there’s more to muscle and why you need to be extra careful when it comes to muscle conditions.
Some common Muscle conditions/ Nerve disorders are
- Frozen shoulder
- Paralysis
- Sciatica
- Varicose veins
- Bell’s Palsy
Blood diseases
Anaemia is one of the most common blood disorders. But some blood disorders are hereditary in nature, while some can be caused to an underlying disease.
Here are some of the most common blood diseases you must know
- Anaemia
- Hypertension
- Thalassemia
- Aneurysm
- Deep vein thrombosis
Bone or Joint diseases
Are you experiencing recurrent back pain? Are you facing difficulty in walking due to severe joint pain? These are some of the common symptoms of bone and joint diseases.
Common diseases affecting your bones and joints are
- Arthritis
- Back pain
- Brittle bone disease or osteogenesis imperfecta
- Carpal Tunnel syndrome
- Osteomyelitits
- Osteoporosis
- Slipped disc
- Cervical spondylosis
Skin diseases
Skin is one of the largest organs of the body and hence, most susceptible to inflammation or injury. Right from skin rash to burns to dermatitis, skin diseases are quite common in your day-to-day life.
Various common skin diseases are
- Allergies
- Anaphylaxis
- Atopic dermatitis
- Dermatitis
- Seborrheic dermatitis
- Burns
- Cellulitis
- Contact dermatitis
- Eczema
- Folliculitis
- Keloids
Oral conditions
Right from a kid is born; we tend to teach the importance of oral hygiene and its impact on the overall health. With mouth ulcers and teeth sensitivity being the common oral problems, developmental abnormalities also lead to oral condition.
Common oral conditions you should know in detail.
- Cleft lip palate
- Mouth ulcers
- Oral thrush
- Gum disease
- Periodontitis
- Teeth sensitivity
- Dry mouth
- Bad breath
Cancer
According to a study published in the Lancent oncology, around 6 – 7 lakh death were caused by cancer in the year 2012 and the cases are rising ever year. This is the reason, why every person has to be well aware of various symptoms and cause of different types of cancer.
Common types of cancer are listed below
- Oral cancer
- Breast cancer
- Thyroid cancer
- Cancers in children
- Lung cancer
- Prostate cancer
- Cervical cancer
- Ovarian cancer
- Skin cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Colorectal cancer
- Oesophageal cancer
- Uterine cancer
Autoimmune diseases
In some cases, the immune cells tend to attack the healthy cells leading to inflammatory response. Known as autoimmune disease, the exact cause of this disease is unknown. However, knowing about the disease beforehand helps you in dealing with the condition in a better way.
Common autoimmune diseases are listed below
- Lupus
- Graves disease
- Lichen planus
- Psoriasis
- Vitiligo
- Addison’s disease
- Celiac disease
- Crohn’s disease
- Ulcerative colitis
- Sjogern’s syndrome
- Aplastic anaemia
- Pernicious anaemia
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Lyme disease
- Sarcoidosis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Myasthenia gravis
- Multiple sclerosis
- Optic neuritis
- Restless leg syndrome
- Meniere’s disease
- Kawasaki disease
Other diseases
You need to be extra careful while handling communicable diseases like swine flu, as they spread quickly. Apart from those, you should be aware of other diseases like Ebola that have been declared as medical emergency all over the world. Hence, it is important to know everything about these diseases namely –
- Swine flu
- UTIs
- Ebola
- Dengue
- Piles
- Vertigo
- Bird flu
- Ovarian cysts
- Malaria
- Hivaids
- Hernia
- Endometriosis
- Chikungunya
- Rabies
- PCOS
- Fractures
- Blocked milk ducts
Disclaimer
Please seek professional help regarding any health conditions or concerns. This article is for information purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for medical expertise. These are opinions from a panel of individual experts and are not to be considered opinions of Medikstar.