Category Archives: Ailments: C-D

Candida

A Fungal disease which affects many parts of the body, but is particularly likely to affect warm, damp areas. What to look for   Discharge itching and burning in the affected areas infection in the mouth causes small white patches on the gums, lips and inside the cheeks. These may be painful. diarrhoea or constipation, adverse [...]

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

What to look for a tingling or numb feeling in the hand or fingers shooting pains in the wrist, forearm, and sometimes extending to the shoulder, neck, and chest, or foot. difficulty clenching the fist or grasping small objects. dry skin and fingernail deterioration. Occurs when a worker spends long periods at a keyboard. It [...]

Cataracts

A cataract is the clouding of the lens in the eye. The lens is normally clear.  It is not a film over the lens. What to look for hazy vision. impaired vision at night; difficulty in discerning movements, details, or objects. blinding or uncomfortable glare from automobile headlights or bright sunlight. seeing halos around lights. [...]

Cellulite

So you have done the pinch test and yes, there is no getting away from the fact that there are unwanted dimples and bulges on your legs. Cellulite is the culprit for all those lumps and dimples on our thighs, hips, stomach and butts. Well, be assured that this annoying problem is not only troubling [...]

Cervical Cancer

As with most cancers, cervical cancer causes no pain or other symptoms in its early stages. The first identifiable symptoms of the disease are likely to include: watery or bloody vaginal discharge. vaginal bleeding after intercourse, between menstrual periods, or after menopause; periods may be heavier and last longer than normal. If the cancer has spread symptoms [...]

Cervical Problems

The cervix is at the neck of the uterus (womb), is about 2.5 cm long and has a small break through it. What to look for vaginal discharge. painful intercourse. vaginal bleeding, sometimes during or after intercourse. unusually heavy menstrual periods. crampy pelvic pain or a feeling of heaviness. Many cervical problems have no symptoms. [...]

Chickenpox

Chicken Pox is a highly infectious illness easily recognized by the distinctive rash that it causes, which occurs mainly in children. What to look for a very itchy rash that spreads from the torso to the limbs. The rash advances from red spots to blisters with fluid in them that drain and scab over. Chickenpox, [...]

Chilblains

Chilblains are a painful sore appearing on the foot or the hand which is caused by exposure to cold What to look for red, itching on the extremities of the body such as fingers, toes, nose, ears swelling can occur Causes This condition may be associated with poor circulation. Traditional Treatments The best treatment is [...]

Chlamydia

In men: a whitish yellow discharge from the penis. a frequent urge to urinate burning sensation while urinating. redness at the tip of the penis. In women:     no symptoms, or mild discomfort that you may mistake for menstrual cramps. This disease is very common throughout the world. Chlamydia can be cured easily by [...]

Cholesterol

Cholesterol is a crystalline fatty alcohol found especially in animal fats, blood and nerve tissue and bile. What to look for A high level of cholesterol in the blood does not have obvious symptoms but it can be a risk for other circulatory conditions that do have recognisable symptoms. Obesity and diabetes. impotence Cholesterol is a paradox: [...]