Conditions
Overall
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Diabetes mellitus
Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol)
Osteoarthritis
Respiratory tract infections (e.g., common cold, bronchitis)
Depression
Anxiety disorders
Back pain
Asthma
Allergic rhinitis (hay fever)
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)
Obesity
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Migraine headaches
Coronary artery disease (CAD)
Gastrointestinal infections (e.g., gastroenteritis)
Dermatitis (skin inflammation)
Iron-deficiency anemia
Chronic kidney disease
Insomnia
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Sinusitis
Gastritis
Peptic ulcers
Fibromyalgia
Rheumatoid arthritis
Thyroid nodules
Menopause-related symptoms
Chronic sinusitis
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Skin infections
Hemorrhoids
Epilepsy
Bipolar disorder
Eczema
Gout
Osteoporosis
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Influenza (flu)
Acne vulgaris
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Chronic pain syndromes
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Diverticulosis
Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)
Bronchial asthma
Urinary incontinence
Vitamin D deficiency
Psoriasis
Anemia of chronic disease
Otitis media (middle ear infection)
Vertigo
Chronic hepatitis
Anxiety disorders
Plantar fasciitis
Peripheral neuropathy
Urinary stones
Celiac disease
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
Ovarian cysts
Chronic migraines
Chronic back pain
Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid)
Alcohol abuse
Schizophrenia
Bipolar disorder
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders
Chronic bronchitis
Rosacea
Chronic prostatitis
Chronic constipation
Erectile dysfunction
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Sleep apnea
Chronic gastritis
Chronic pancreatitis
Varicose veins
Chronic rhinosinusitis
Chronic otitis media
Vitamin B12 deficiency
Hypoglycemia
Meniere's disease
Parkinson's disease
Rheumatic fever
Chronic venous insufficiency
Dental caries (tooth decay)
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Polymyalgia rheumatica
Cluster headaches
Endometriosis
Diverticulitis
Chronic prostatitis
Gastric ulcers
Fibroids
Thyroid cancer
Chronic otitis externa (swimmer's ear)
Sleep disorders (e.g., insomnia, sleepwalking)
Acute
Acute respiratory tract infections (e.g., common cold, flu)
Acute bronchitis
Acute gastroenteritis
Acute urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Acute otitis media (middle ear infection)
Acute sinusitis
Acute pharyngitis (sore throat)
Acute tonsillitis
Acute conjunctivitis (pink eye)
Acute dermatitis (skin inflammation)
Acute allergic reactions
Acute asthma exacerbation
Acute migraine headaches
Acute musculoskeletal injuries (e.g., sprains, strains)
Acute fractures
Acute appendicitis
Acute cholecystitis (gallbladder inflammation)
Acute pancreatitis
Acute gastritis
Acute gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Acute dental infections
Acute dental abscess
Acute pharyngitis
Acute laryngitis
Acute tonsillitis
Acute viral hepatitis
Acute urinary retention
Acute kidney injury
Acute cystitis
Acute prostatitis
Acute diverticulitis
Acute gastroenteritis with dehydration
Acute gastroenteritis with electrolyte imbalance
Acute cellulitis
Acute abscesses
Acute paronychia (nail infection)
Acute septicemia
Acute meningitis
Acute sinusitis with complications
Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Acute exacerbation of asthma
Acute pulmonary embolism
Acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
Acute myocardial infarction (heart attack)
Acute angina pectoris
Acute arrhythmias
Acute congestive heart failure
Acute ischemic stroke
Acute transient ischemic attack (TIA)
Acute appendicitis with complications
Acute peptic ulcer disease with bleeding
Acute gastroesophageal reflux disease with complications
Acute pancreatitis with complications
Acute gallstone complications
Acute biliary colic
Acute intestinal obstruction
Acute diverticular bleeding
Acute hemorrhoids
Acute varicose vein thrombosis
Acute arterial thrombosis
Acute fracture with displacement
Acute dislocation
Acute traumatic brain injury
Acute sports injuries
Acute burns
Acute lacerations
Acute puncture wounds
Acute foreign body ingestion or inhalation
Acute anaphylaxis
Acute drug overdose
Acute alcohol intoxication
Acute heat stroke
Acute hypothermia
Acute allergic rhinitis
Acute epistaxis (nosebleeds)
Acute allergic conjunctivitis
Acute herpes zoster (shingles)
Acute urinary calculi (kidney stones)
Acute salivary gland infections
Acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding
Acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
Acute pulmonary edema
Acute urinary tract obstruction
Acute prostatic hyperplasia with urinary retention
Acute cervical spine injury
Acute lumbar spine injury
Acute traumatic joint dislocation
Acute anemia due to bleeding
Acute severe headache (possible subarachnoid hemorrhage)
Acute angle-closure glaucoma
Acute appendicitis in children
Acute asthma exacerbation in children
Acute otitis media in children
Acute gastroenteritis in children
Acute bronchiolitis in children
Acute febrile seizures in children
Acute croup in children
Acute pharyngitis in children
Acute allergic reactions in children
Children
Acute otitis media (middle ear infection)
Acute upper respiratory tract infections (e.g., common cold)
Acute bronchiolitis
Acute gastroenteritis
Acute pharyngitis (sore throat)
Acute tonsillitis
Acute urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Acute viral exanthems (e.g., chickenpox, measles)
Asthma
Allergic rhinitis (hay fever)
Eczema
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Autism spectrum disorder
Croup
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Constipation
Diarrhea
Viral conjunctivitis
Strep throat
Sinusitis
Pneumonia
Urinary incontinence
Urinary tract abnormalities
Febrile seizures
Iron-deficiency anemia
Food allergies
Dental caries (tooth decay)
Migraine headaches
Epilepsy
Hand, foot, and mouth disease
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Kawasaki disease
Gastrointestinal reflux
Urinary tract obstruction
Nephrotic syndrome
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Otitis externa (swimmer's ear)
Motion sickness
Inflammatory bowel disease
Inguinal hernia
Celiac disease
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection
Diabetes mellitus type 1
Impetigo
Laryngomalacia
Developmental delay
Intellectual disability
Sleep disorders (e.g., sleep apnea, night terrors)
Hydrocephalus
Hemophilia
Juvenile dermatomyositis
Wilms tumor
Cystic fibrosis
Clubfoot
Scoliosis
Anxiety disorders
Depression
Hemolytic uremic syndrome
Intussusception
Pyloric stenosis
Eosinophilic esophagitis
Chronic kidney disease
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
Hypothyroidism
Hyperthyroidism
Reye's syndrome
Feeding difficulties
Gastroesophageal reflux
Viral meningitis
Tonsil hypertrophy
Tuberculosis
Meconium aspiration syndrome
Spina bifida
Down syndrome
Fetal alcohol syndrome
Fetal growth restriction
Cerebral palsy
Hemangioma
Neurofibromatosis
Rickets
Strabismus
Hearing impairment
Congenital heart defects
Sickle cell anemia
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Acute myeloid leukemia
Neuroblastoma
Retinoblastoma
Osteomyelitis
Enuresis (bedwetting)
Juvenile idiopathic scoliosis
Fragile X syndrome
Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy
Tetralogy of Fallot
Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Turner syndrome
Prader-Willi syndrome
Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome
Hepatitis A
Heatstroke
MSK
Low back pain
Osteoarthritis
Neck pain
Shoulder impingement
Tennis elbow (Lateral epicondylitis)
Golfer's elbow (Medial epicondylitis)
Carpal tunnel syndrome
De Quervain's tenosynovitis
Trigger finger
Rotator cuff tear
Frozen shoulder (Adhesive capsulitis)
Patellofemoral pain syndrome
Plantar fasciitis
Achilles tendinopathy
Shin splints (Medial tibial stress syndrome)
Stress fractures
IT (Iliotibial) band syndrome
Bursitis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Gout
Ankylosing spondylitis
Fibromyalgia
Scoliosis
Herniated disc
Spondylolisthesis
Sciatica
Osteoporosis
Sprains and strains
Runner's knee (Patellofemoral pain syndrome)
Osgood-Schlatter disease
TMJ (Temporomandibular joint) disorders
Morton's neuroma
Hip osteoarthritis
Meniscal tears
Hip bursitis
Hamstring strain
Cubital tunnel syndrome
Radial tunnel syndrome
Dupuytren's contracture
Heel spurs
Spondylosis
Cervical radiculopathy
Tendinitis (Various locations)
Dislocated shoulder
Sprained ankle
Cervicalgia
Thoracic outlet syndrome
Osteomyelitis
Paget's disease of bone
Septic arthritis
Infxn
Upper respiratory tract infection (common cold)
Influenza (flu)
Sinusitis
Pharyngitis (sore throat)
Bronchitis
Pneumonia
Urinary tract infection (UTI)
Gastroenteritis (stomach flu)
Skin and soft tissue infections (e.g., cellulitis, abscesses)
Impetigo
Conjunctivitis (pink eye)
Otitis media (middle ear infection)
Otitis externa (swimmer's ear)
Tonsillitis
Mononucleosis (Epstein-Barr virus)
Shingles (Herpes zoster)
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections (oral and genital)
Lyme disease
Glandular fever (caused by the Epstein-Barr virus)
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infections
Chickenpox (Varicella)
Hand, foot, and mouth disease
Scabies
Thrush (Candidiasis)
Sexually transmitted infections (e.g., Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis)
Hepatitis (A, B, C)
Tuberculosis (TB)
Meningitis
Encephalitis
Dental infections (e.g., dental caries, abscesses)
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
Infectious mononucleosis (glandular fever)
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Helicobacter pylori infection (causing peptic ulcers)
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection
Measles
Mumps
Rubella (German measles)
Pertussis (whooping cough)
Dengue fever
Norovirus (stomach bug)
Malaria
Typhoid fever
Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP)
Legionnaires' disease
Tetanus
Meningococcal disease
Giardiasis
Listeriosis
Zika virus infection
Cardiology
High BP - Lifestyle changes
Hypertension (HTN) - Notes
Dermatology
Eczema - Notes • Factsheet • Bleach Bath • Wet Dressings
Paronychia - Notes • Factsheet
Diet
Endocrinology
ENT
Genetics
Gastroenterology
General Practice
Haematology
Infectious Diseases
EBV - Notes
Long COVID - Notes
Long COVID Treatment - Leo Galland
Travel Consult - Dr Hopkins
Immunology
Neurology
Vitamin B6 Toxicity - Notes
Oncology
Orthopaedics
Ophthalmology
Paediatrics
Cow’s milk allergy
Pharmacology
Rheumatology
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) - Notes
Radiology
Respiratory
Physiotherapy
Psychiatry
Suicidal Ideation - Notes
Women’s Health
Menopause - Notes
Causes of death
The leading causes of death -
Heart disease = 25% of deaths
Cancer = 30%
Brain diseases = 6%
Metabolic disorders = 3%
Lung diseases = 6%
Accidents = 4%
Causes of Harm
The leading causes of disability -
Mental health = 25% of harm
Musculoskeletal disorders = 12%
Heart diseases = 10%
Cancer = 10%
Accidents = 8%
Brain conditions = 7%
Lung diseases = 7%
Gut diseases = 5%
Metabolic disorders = 4%
Prevention
The leading longevity strategies -
Not smoking = + 10 years of life
Healthy weight = + 5 years
Regular physical activity = + 5 years
Healthy diet = + 3 years
Moderate alcohol consumption = + 2 years
Adequate sleep = + 1.5 years
Managing stress = + 1.5 years
Engaging in social activities = + 1 year.
Health Checks
Health check and preventative strategies based on age
How to Human
Learning How to Human is hard. However, maintaining good health is actually quite simple. Yet most of us get it wrong.
What we should do is:
Learn what diseases frequently kill or hurt us
Screen for these diseases and their risk factors early
Maximise the simple preventative health strategies to stop them early
What we don’t want to do is:
Be ignorant of diseases
Treat our bodies poorly when we are younger and in middle age
Try to catch up aggressively once we have advanced disease
This just doesn’t work.
The goal is to prevent all diseases. Then become unwell for the first time at 98, and die suddenly at 100, happy and fulfilled