Interactive Infograph: 10 common diseases
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Male:
- Bronchial Asthma
Symptoms
Shortness of breath
Frequent cough, especially at night
Wheezing
Causes
Allergies
Genetic factors
Infections like cold
flu & pneumonia,
Air pollution & toxins
- Anaemia
Symptoms
Tiredness or lethargy
Shortness of breath
Heart palpitations
Pale complexion
Causes
Lack of adequate iron intake
Pregnancy
Gastrointestinal blood loss
- Enteric Fever
Symptoms
High temperature (103 to 104)
Headache
Muscle ache
Loss or appetite
Constipation/ Diarrhea
Causes
Drinking contaminated water
Having food washed with contaminated water
A certain type of bacteria called salmonella typhi
- Viral Fever
Symptoms
Fatigue
Muscle aches
Runny nose & cough
Headaches
Skin rashes
Causes
Oral transmission by sneezing coughing, yawning etc.
- Peptic Ulcer
Symptoms
Stomach burn
Pain in the neck or back
Indigestion
Loss of appetite
Causes
Bacterias such as H.pylori
Nonsteroidal anti - inflammatory drugs
- Pneumonia
Symptoms
Stomach burn
Pain in the neck or back
Indigestion
Loss of appetite
Causes
Bacterias such as H.pylori
Nonsteroidal anti - inflammatory drugs
Female:
- Hypertension
Symptoms
Persistent headache
Blurred or double vision
Nosebleeds
Shortness of breath
Causes
Age and family history of high blood pressure
Smoking or drinking large amounts of alcohol
High amount of salt intake
Overweight and lack of exercise
- Diarrhea
Symptoms
Stomach cramps
Nausea and vomiting
Headache
Loss of appetite
Causes
Virus-such as norovirus or rotavirus
Parasites that comes from
contaminated water sources
Bacteria
Food allergy
- Heart Attack
Symptoms
A sensation of pressure,
tightness or squeezing in the centre of your chest
Pain in the left arm
Feeling lightheaded or dizzy
Sweating
Vomiting
Coughing or wheezing
Causes
A diet high in saturated fat
High blood pressure
Lack of exercise/being overweight
Increased stress levels
Family history
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Symptoms
Increasing breathlessness when active,
A persistent cough
Frequent chest infections
Causes
Smoking & passive smoking
Exposure to fumes and dust
Air pollution
- Anxiety & Depression
Symptoms
Continuous sadness
Feeling hopeless & helpless
Having low self-esteem
Finding it difficult to make decisions
Causes
Upsetting or stressful life
Life-threatening illness
Low self-esteem or overly critical of oneself
Family history
- Urinary Tract Infection
Symptoms
Burning feeling during urination
Frequent urination
Altered appearance of the urine
Causes
Bacteria (which lives in the digestive system)
making their way to the urethea