Disease Library

A

Overview: A group of infections affecting the respiratory system, including the nose, throat, airways, and lungs.

Common Symptoms: Cough, sore throat, runny nose, fever, difficulty breathing.

When to Seek Care: Difficulty breathing, high fever, or symptoms that rapidly worsen.

Overview: An intestinal infection caused by parasites, often spread through contaminated food or water.

Common Symptoms: Diarrhea, stomach pain, cramps, nausea.

When to Seek Care: Bloody diarrhea, severe dehydration, or persistent symptoms.

Overview: A condition in which the body does not have enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen efficiently.

Common Symptoms: Fatigue, weakness, pale skin, dizziness, headaches, shortness of breath.

When to Seek Care: Severe fatigue, chest pain, fainting, or symptoms that do not improve.

Overview: A chronic condition that causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways.

Common Symptoms: Wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, chest tightness.

When to Seek Care: Severe breathing difficulty or symptoms not relieved by medication.

B

Overview: A disease caused by vitamin B1 (thiamine) deficiency.

Common Symptoms: Weakness, numbness, difficulty walking, shortness of breath, swelling.

When to Seek Care: Severe weakness, chest pain, or difficulty breathing.

Overview: Inflammation of the bronchial tubes that carry air to and from the lungs.

Common Symptoms: Persistent cough, mucus production, fatigue, chest discomfort, mild fever.

When to Seek Care: Difficulty breathing, high fever, or symptoms lasting more than three weeks.

C

Overview: A highly contagious viral infection that causes an itchy rash and fluid-filled blisters.

Common Symptoms: Rash, fever, fatigue, headache, loss of appetite.

When to Seek Care: Difficulty breathing, severe rash, dehydration, or signs of infection.

Overview: A mosquito-borne viral disease found in tropical regions.

Common Symptoms: Fever, severe joint pain, muscle pain, headache, rash.

When to Seek Care: Severe symptoms, dehydration, or persistent joint pain.

Overview: A bacterial infection spread through contaminated food or water.

Common Symptoms: Severe diarrhea, dehydration, vomiting.

When to Seek Care: Signs of dehydration, dizziness, or inability to keep fluids down.

Overview: Progressive loss of kidney function over time.

Common Symptoms: Fatigue, swelling in legs, nausea, changes in urination.

When to Seek Care: Persistent swelling, blood in urine, or severe fatigue.

Overview: A chronic lung disease that makes breathing difficult.

Common Symptoms: Chronic cough, mucus production, shortness of breath, wheezing.

When to Seek Care: Worsening breathing problems or sudden flare-ups.

Overview: A viral infection of the upper respiratory tract.

Common Symptoms: Runny nose, sore throat, sneezing, congestion, mild cough.

When to Seek Care: High fever, breathing problems, or symptoms lasting longer than two weeks.

Overview: Inflammation or infection of the membrane covering the eye and inner eyelid.

Common Symptoms: Red eyes, itching, tearing, discharge, irritation.

When to Seek Care: Severe pain, vision changes, or worsening symptoms.

Overview: A condition where the arteries supplying blood to the heart become narrowed.

Common Symptoms: Chest pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, heart palpitations.

When to Seek Care: Chest pain, fainting, or signs of a heart attack.

Overview: A viral respiratory illness caused by SARS-CoV-2.

Common Symptoms: Fever, cough, fatigue, sore throat, shortness of breath.

When to Seek Care: Difficulty breathing, chest pain, or confusion.

D

Overview: A mosquito-borne viral disease common in tropical regions.

Common Symptoms: High fever, headache, joint pain, rash.

When to Seek Care: Severe abdominal pain, bleeding, persistent vomiting.

Overview: A severe and potentially life-threatening form of dengue fever.

Common Symptoms: High fever, severe abdominal pain, bleeding, persistent vomiting, fatigue.

When to Seek Care: Immediate medical attention is required.

Overview: A condition affecting the body's ability to regulate blood sugar.

Common Symptoms: Increased thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, blurred vision.

When to Seek Care: Very high blood sugar, confusion, or loss of consciousness.

Overview: Frequent loose or watery stools caused by infections, food contamination, or digestive disorders.

Common Symptoms: Diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, dehydration.

When to Seek Care: Blood in stool, severe dehydration, or symptoms lasting several days.

E

Overview: An infection affecting the middle or outer ear.

Common Symptoms: Ear pain, hearing difficulties, fever, fluid drainage.

When to Seek Care: Severe pain, hearing loss, or persistent symptoms.

F

Overview: Illness caused by eating contaminated food or drinking contaminated water.

Common Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps, fever.

When to Seek Care: Severe dehydration, bloody diarrhea, or high fever.

G

Overview: Inflammation of the stomach and intestines, often caused by viruses or bacteria.

Common Symptoms: Diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fever.

When to Seek Care: Inability to keep fluids down or signs of severe dehydration.

H

Overview: A group of conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels.

Common Symptoms: Chest pain, shortness of breath, fatigue.

When to Seek Care: Chest pain, fainting, or sudden shortness of breath.

Overview: A viral infection that affects the liver.

Common Symptoms: Fatigue, abdominal pain, nausea, jaundice.

When to Seek Care: Yellowing of the skin or eyes, severe abdominal pain.

Overview: A viral infection that can cause chronic liver disease.

Common Symptoms: Fatigue, nausea, jaundice, abdominal discomfort.

When to Seek Care: Signs of liver disease or persistent symptoms.

Overview: A viral infection that weakens the immune system and makes it harder to fight infections.

Common Symptoms: Fever, fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, weight loss, recurrent infections.

When to Seek Care: If exposure is suspected or symptoms persist.

Overview: High blood pressure that increases the risk of heart disease and stroke.

Common Symptoms: Often no symptoms; sometimes headaches or dizziness.

When to Seek Care: Extremely high blood pressure or severe headache.

I

Overview: A contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses.

Common Symptoms: Fever, cough, body aches, fatigue.

When to Seek Care: Difficulty breathing or worsening symptoms.

L

Overview: A bacterial disease spread through contact with water or soil contaminated by infected animals.

Common Symptoms: Fever, headache, muscle aches, vomiting, jaundice.

When to Seek Care: Severe symptoms, jaundice, or difficulty breathing.

M

Overview: A mosquito-borne disease caused by parasites.

Common Symptoms: Fever, chills, sweating, headache.

When to Seek Care: High fever, confusion, seizures, or difficulty breathing.

Overview: A highly contagious viral disease that can lead to serious complications.

Common Symptoms: Fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, widespread rash.

When to Seek Care: Difficulty breathing, dehydration, or severe symptoms.

Overview: A viral infection that primarily affects the salivary glands.

Common Symptoms: Swollen cheeks, jaw pain, fever, headache, fatigue.

When to Seek Care: Severe headache, neck stiffness, or swelling affecting breathing.

P

Overview: An infection that inflames the lungs.

Common Symptoms: Fever, cough, chest pain, difficulty breathing.

When to Seek Care: Shortness of breath or worsening respiratory symptoms.

R

Overview: A deadly viral disease spread through bites or scratches from infected animals.

Common Symptoms: Fever, headache, anxiety, confusion, difficulty swallowing.

When to Seek Care: Immediately after any suspected exposure to an infected animal.

S

Overview: A contagious skin condition caused by tiny mites burrowing into the skin.

Common Symptoms: Intense itching, rash, small bumps, worsening symptoms at night.

When to Seek Care: Persistent itching or widespread skin irritation.

Overview: Inflammation or infection of the sinuses.

Common Symptoms: Facial pain, congestion, headache, thick nasal discharge.

When to Seek Care: Symptoms lasting longer than 10 days or severe facial pain.

Overview: A medical emergency caused by interrupted blood flow to part of the brain.

Common Symptoms: Facial drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulties, sudden confusion.

When to Seek Care: Immediately seek emergency medical care.

T

Overview: Inflammation of the tonsils caused by viral or bacterial infections.

Common Symptoms: Sore throat, fever, swollen tonsils, difficulty swallowing.

When to Seek Care: Difficulty breathing or inability to swallow fluids.

Overview: A bacterial infection that usually affects the lungs.

Common Symptoms: Persistent cough, fever, weight loss, night sweats.

When to Seek Care: Cough lasting more than two weeks or coughing up blood.

Overview: A bacterial infection spread through contaminated food or water.

Common Symptoms: Prolonged fever, headache, stomach pain, weakness.

When to Seek Care: Persistent high fever or severe dehydration.

U

Overview: An infection affecting the urinary system, including the bladder and urethra.

Common Symptoms: Burning during urination, frequent urination, pelvic pain, cloudy urine.

When to Seek Care: Fever, back pain, blood in the urine, or worsening symptoms.

W

Overview: Infections caused by parasitic worms living in the intestines or other parts of the body.

Common Symptoms: Stomach pain, diarrhea, weight loss, fatigue, itching around the anus.

When to Seek Care: Severe abdominal pain, significant weight loss, or persistent symptoms.

Z

Overview: A mosquito-borne viral infection that is usually mild but can cause complications during pregnancy.

Common Symptoms: Fever, rash, joint pain, red eyes, headache.

When to Seek Care: If pregnant or experiencing severe symptoms after travel to affected areas.