Diabetes

It is actually a disease in which the level of sugar in the blood rises which gives rise to multiple problems with the increase in severity of the disease. The most common types of diabetes are as follows.

1. Type 1 Diabetes – It is a chronic condition in which the pancreas of the human body produces very little or no insulin.
2. Type 2 Diabetes – It is a chronic condition that affects the way in which the body processes the sugar in the blood.
3. Gestational Diabetes – It is a form of diabetes that affect only the pregnant women.
4. Prediabetes – It is a condition in which the level of blood sugar is high but not so high to be called Type 2 diabetes.

Thyroid

Thyroid is actually one of the vital glands in the body of the human beings that produces the thyroid stimulating hormone or TSH. If the production is either too much or too less, the body processes slow down which can affect almost all systems of the body. Thyroid disorders are actually the conditions that affect the thyroid gland, its structure and its functioning. The common types of disorders of thyroid include the following.

1. Hyperthyroidism – The thyroid gland produces too much of thyroid hormone.
2. Hypothyroidism – The thyroid gland is under reactive and produces too little thyroid hormone.
3. Thyroid nodules – These are lumps formed on the thyroid gland.
4. Goitre – The enlargement of the thyroid gland.
5. Thyroid cancer – Bothe malignant and benign tumours or cancer of the thyroid gland.

Varicose Veins

Varicose veins refer to the condition of large & swollen veins which usually appear on the feet and legs thereby referred to as superficial veins as well. This happens at the time when the valves in the veins do not work properly which in turn does not allow the blood to flow effectively. Varicose veins typically appear swollen as well as raised and they have a red or bluish purple colour often associated with painful.

Obesity

It is a complex disease that involves an excessive amount of body fat which is a major risk factor for a number of medical conditions along with increasing risk for cardio vascular diseases and other health problems. Putting on a lot of weight might be troublesome and cause serious troubles in day to day activities like walking, bending and a number of others. Obesity can be classified into the four main types which are as follows.

1. Self Induced Obesity - Obesity may be self induced like eating a very poor diet including high amount of fats and calories. Eating too much without any physical activity can increase the body weight to a great extent.
2. Obesity Due to Medical Conditions – There are a number of medical conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome, Prader Will syndrome, Cushing syndrome, hypothyroidism etc. which can cause a gain in the body weight.
3. Medicine Induced Obesity – There are a number of medicines which when taken can cause a gain in the weight of the body thereby making the individuals obese.
4. Genetics – Genetics can also be a cause of obesity which can actually affect as to how the body processes the food into energy and how the fat is stored in the body.