Immunity

The immune system is the body defence system; it is made up of various types of cells that are constantly working to keep you safe from bacteria, viruses, parasites, toxins etc. The immune system is a...

Some symptoms that people who have a weakened immune system might experience:

• Fatigue Frequent Infections Injuries are slow to heal Stomach troubles - constipation, diarrhoea, gas Constant Colds

Allergy

Sometimes your immune system responds acutely to foreign substances which are usually not considered harmful, this is known as an allergy. Substances that cause these reactions are called allergens;

An allergy panel test also known as an IgE test basically tests for immunoglobulins, which are antibodies that are generated when your body comes in contact with an allergen. It is done to determine how severe your allergy is to the substance.

• Animal products including pet hair, dander, cockroaches, dust mites etc.
• Foods like nuts, prawns, shrimp, wheat, eggs, milk.
• Insect bites like those from bees, mosquitoes, wasps.
• Mold - a fungus that spreads through airborne spores.
• Plants - pollen from grass, weeds or trees could also be triggers.

Diabetes

Diabetes, medically known as diabetes mellitus is a disorder where the blood sugar levels are high. It is a metabolic disease, meaning that there is an abnormal chemical reaction that is hindering the...

Vitamins

Our body needs nutrients to grow, develop and function properly; nutrients can be classified into two groups - macronutrients and micronutrients. Macronutrients are the major parts of our food, while...

Fatigue

Fatigue can be defined as a feeling of overall tiredness or a lack of energy, wherein the individual may not feel capable of doing daily activities. Some people might confuse fatigue with a feeling of...

Thyroid

Part of the endocrine system, the thyroid is a gland that sits at the base of the neck, it is a butterfly shaped gland rich in blood vessels that plays a very important role in a host of bodily functi...

Heart

Cholesterol is a waxy substance that helps your body in building new cells, producing hormones, and insulating nerves. Generally, the liver makes cholesterol necessary for the body to perform these fu...

Kidney

Kidneys are one of the major organs of the body, these bean-shaped organs which are approximately the size of a human fist perform many important functions in the body, the most important being filtra...

Liver

The liver is one of the largest organs in the body. In an adult, the liver weighs 3 pounds on an average and is the size of a football. The liver is one of the most vital organs in the body with a ver...

Joints

Joint pains are common and they can impact the daily routine. Thus, having proper check up will help you eliminate the pain and lead a normal life.

Bone

Weak bones can cause a lot of troubles and nutrient deficiency is the reason. With checkup, identify the cause and take steps to have healthier bones.

Fever

Fever, also known as hyperthermia or pyrexia is basically an elevation in the body temperature. Fever is a fairly common symptom that occurs during most illnesses. A slight, short- term fever is an im...

Anaemia

Anaemia is a condition wherein the number of red blood cells in your blood is low, red blood cells carry oxygen to all the organs and tissues in the body, so when they are low your body does not get e...

STD

HIV or Human Immunodeficiency Virus is a virus that infects a person and attacks the immune system, reducing its ability to fight against infections. Untreated HIV can lead to AIDS (Acquired Immunodef...

Hypertension

Hypertension, more commonly known as high blood pressure is a condition where an individuals blood pressure rises to unhealthy levels. Hypertension usually develops over a long time and doesnt show an...

Obesity

Obesity is a medical condition wherein a person\'s Body Mass Index (BMI) is equal to, or more than 30. BMI is a calculation of weight in relation to an individual\'s height. Obesity is not only a cosm...

Hormones

Hormones are the signalling molecules or chemical messenger systems of the body that travel to different organs and tissues via the bloodstream and give instructions on what to do. Hormones are produc...

Hepatitis

Hormones are the signalling molecules or chemical messenger systems of the body that travel to different organs and tissues via the bloodstream and give instructions on what to do. Hormones are produc...

Cancer

Cancer is a broad term used for a group of illnesses that occur when abnormal cells split fast and start spreading to other tissues and organs. It is widely accepted that cancer is the one of the main...

Jaundice

Jaundice is a condition where a person skin and eyes turn yellow. It is a medical term to define this phenomenon. While most people think that jaundice is an illness, that is not so. Jaundice is actua...

Digestive

Digestion is a process whereby the food you consume is broken down to be used as energy for all the processes in your body. There are many organs, muscles, and tissues involved in the process of diges...

Infections

Infection is a condition wherein an organism enters your body and causes illness. There are many different types of organisms that can enter the body and cause infection including bacteria, viruses, p...

Pregnancy

Pregnancy happens when an egg that released from the ovary during ovulation is fertilized by a sperm. After fertilization, the egg travels down into the uterus, where implantation happens. Pregnancy i...