An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a potentially fatal dilatation of the main artery delivering blood to the lower body. It can be diagnosed by a screening ultrasound test.
Acne is a common skin disorder that causes pimples and oily skin in the face, neck and trunk. It occurs when the hair follicles get blocked by dead skin cells or oil.
Age-related hearing loss usually manifests itself after the age of 65 and affects both ears equally. In addition to family predispositions, other risk factors - diabetes, loud environments and smoking
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease that affects a person's central vision. There are two types: dry (atrophic or nonexudative) and wet (neovascular and exudative) macular degeneration
An allergy is an exaggerated immune reaction to substances commonly encountered in the environment. Exposure to an allergen leads to the production of antibodies and subsequent reactions to it.
Alzheimer's disease is a neurologic disorder that causes brain cell damage, resulting in atrophy of the brain. It may start with memory loss (forgetting events and conversations).
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the bronchioles, the tubes that carry air in and out of the lungs. It is characterized by airflow obstruction and episodic exacerbations.
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia in adults. Simply put, a cardiac arrhythmia is a deviation from the normal heart rate and/or rhythm that is not physiologically justified
Bronchiectasis is a condition characterized by scarring and dilation of the bronchi. It causes chronic productive cough with mucopurulent (yellowish-sticky) sputum.
Brugada syndrome is a rare heritable disorder. The disease is associated with specific changes in ECG findings and a high risk of life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias (heart rhythm abnormalities).
A cataract is a disease in which the lens of the eye becomes cloudy, causing a deterioration of vision, resembling looking through a dirty glass. It is mostly an acquired disease.
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder, characterized by an intestinal hypersensitivity to gluten, and more precisely, gliadin. Symptoms of Celiac Disease are very heterogeneous and individual.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of disorders consisting of chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Symptoms include breathing difficulties and cough.
Chronic periodontitis is a chronic inflammation of the gums, caused by accumulation of large amounts of dental plaque. At first, it may appear as gingivitis with few symptoms of irritation, ...
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a dynamic disease, in which the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle is restricted due to the formation of plaques in the coronary arteries of the heart.
Crohn’s disease is a chronic, progressive, and destructive inflammatory condition that can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract causing chronic abdominal pain and disruptions in bowel habits.
Daytime sleepiness, or excessive daytime sleepiness, is a condition where it is difficult for a person to maintain attention and alertness, which disrupts daily life.
Deep vein thrombosis is a condition in which a blood clot forms in one or more of the deep veins in your body, most commonly in lower limbs. The affected area might be warm, red, swollen, and painful.
Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is characterized by dilation and impaired contraction of one or both ventricles. There are different types of cardiomyopathy.
Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue that resembles endometrial tissue(the tissue lining the inner wall of the uterus) grows outside of its normal place. It is a chronic disease.
Familial hypercholesterolemia is a severe inherited disease causing high levels of lipoproteins in blood due to impaired hepatic clearance of LDL (low-density-lipoportein) cholesterol.
Gallstones are hard deposits forming in the gallbladder that usually don't cause any symptoms, but they can cause sudden pain in the abdominal area, side, or even shoulder.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease is stomach contents flowing back into the esophagus, causing heartburn and an acidic taste. It can damage tissue and lead to precancerous lesions or cancer if untreated
Glaucoma is a group of diseases affecting the eye, involving injury of the optic nerve and impairing vision. It is commonly associated with increased pressure inside the eye.
Gout is an inflammatory crystal arthropathy caused by precipitation and deposition of uric acid crystals in synovial fluid and tissues. It is the most common type of arthritis.
Hereditary amyloidosis is an inherited health condition that leads to a formation of abnormal protein (=amyloid) which deposits in the body's tissues and can lead to their damage and dysfunction.
Hemochromatosis is an autosomal recessive (hereditary) disorder caused by an HFE gene mutation. It leads to increased iron uptake, subsequent iron overload and its accumulation in various tissues.
Thrombophilia is a group of disorders characterized by an increased tendency to form blood clots and a higher risk of venous thrombosis and thromboembolic events such as pulmonary embolism and stroke.
High blood pressure (hypertension) is a common condition. If blood pressure is elevated for a long time (chronically), it eventually leads to damage to the blood vessels and subsequent diseases.
High cholesterol is a health condition characterized by high levels of cholesterol in blood. Cholesterol is a fatty substance needed for hormone synthesis, utilization of other fats and cell parts.
Histamine intolerance develops when an enzyme, called diamine oxidase (DAO), which normally breaks down histamine, does not function properly. This leads to a gradual accumulation of histamine.
Hypetriglyceridemia (HTG) is a health condition characterized by abnormally increased triglycerides levels in the blood. Triglycerides are the main constituents of body fat in humans.
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a disease of the heart muscle. It is characterized by myocardial thickening (hypertrophy) without the presence of left ventricular dilatation or other pathologies.
Hypothyroidism is a very common health condition in which the thyroid gland doesn't produce enough thyroid hormones. Patients can experience tiredness, fatigue, weight gain or constant coldness.
Inflammatory skin diseases are conditions that cause various itchy skin lesions. These include psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and seborrheic dermatitis.
Insulin resistance is a condition in which glucose dependent tissues don't respond well to insulin and therefore aren't able to utilize glucose as intended in turn diminishing insulin's functions.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic functional disorder of the gastrointestinal tract characterized by otherwise inexplicable abdominal pain and a change in bowel movements.
Kidney stones are very common hard deposits made from minerals and salts in the urine that can cause an obstruction in the kidney as well as any other part of the urinary system.
Lactose intolerance is a common digestive disorder affecting lactose's ability to digest. It leads to abdominal symptoms like pain, cramps, bloating, gas, diarrhea, nausea...
Long QT syndrome (LQTS) represents a vast family of cardiac disorders of the heart’s electrical system. It is characterized by changes in the ECG (prolonged QT intervals and T wave abnormalities).
Migraine is a common type of headache. The condition is characterized by recurrent episodes of unilateral, localized pain that is frequently accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and other symptoms.
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is an excessive fat build up in the liver, developing in patients due to other reasons than heavy alcohol consumption. It can result in liver damage.
Noonan syndrome is a rare genetic disorder caused by a mutation in PTPN11 gene. It mainly leads to congenital heart defects and disorders in the vasculature as well as abnormal facial appearance.
Obesity is a continuously rising phenomenon defined by an abnormal or excessive fat accumulation in the body that presents a risk to health. The modern, sedentary lifestyle is one of the main causes.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition in which individuals experience pauses in breathing (apnea) during sleep, which are associated with partial or complete closure of the throat.
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition affecting joints. It is characterized by a degeneration of the cartilage, subchondral bone and synovium. Pain and joint stiffness are the major symptoms.
Osteoporosis is a condition of the bones in which they become fragile and tend to break. The symptoms appear often after a break and it is otherwise asymptomatic.
Pancreatitis is an inflammation of pancreas occuring acutely or over a long period of time due to various causes such as alcohol consumption or gallstones.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition that alters women’s hormone levels. It is characterized by an excess of male sex hormones, ovarian cysts, and irregular periods.
Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a condition characterized by an unpleasant feeling deep in your legs. It usually occurs during the night and can be relieved by movement or walking.
Short QT syndrome (SQTS) is an inherited type of abnormal heart rhythm. It is characterized by changes in the ECG (shortened QT intervals) which are accompanied by a higher risk of arhythmias.
Stroke is a medical condition caused by an interrupted blood supply to the brain or an area of the brain. It’s the second leading cause of death and can cause various neurological deficits.
A thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) is a potentially fatal dilatation of the main artery delivering blood to the body. Depending on its size, and other risk factors, the aneurysm may rupture.
Diabetes mellitus type 2 is a disease determined by many factors and characterized by raised blood glucose levels, which can eventually lead to many complications.
Uterine fibroids (leiomyomas) are common noncancerous outgrowths that can appear on or in the uterus. Most of them don’t cause any symptoms, but some patients may suffere from e.g. abnormal mensis.
