Hyperthyroidism

Very common

Over production of hormones by the thyroid gland located at the front of neck. It causes rapid heartbeat, sudden weight loss, tremor, difficulty sleeping and changes in menstrual cycle.

Symptoms may include:

• Swollen thyroid gland
• Prominent eyes
• Increased metabolic rate, a condition termed as hyper metabolic state...

Major depressive disorder

Very common

Mental health disorder having episodes of psychological depression.

Symptoms may include:

• Feelings of sadness
• Feelings of hopelessness
• Loss of interest/Lack of pleasure...

Crohn's disease

Rare

A chronic inflammation of the digestive tract that leads to abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss and malnutrition.

Symptoms may include:

• Abdominal pain and tenderness
• Feeling of a filled abdomen
• Tiredness...

Ulcerative colitis

Common

A condition where inflammation and ulceration of the colon and rectum is observed. It causes stomach pain and cramping.

Symptoms may include:

• Stomach pain and cramping
• Rectal pain
• Joint pain...

Diabetes

Symptoms may include:

• Polydipsia - increased thirst
• Polyuria - frequent urination
• Polyphagia - excessive hunger
• Unexplained weight loss
• Presence of ketones in the urine
• Glycosuria

Anorexia nervosa

Very common

An eating disorder characterized by relentless drive for thinness with a fear of gaining body weight associated with self induced behaviors towards thinness.

Symptoms may include:

• Not eating enough food and over conscious of the physical appearance
• Extreme weight loss
• Thin appearance...

Bulimia nervosa

Very common

Eating disorder characterized by binge eating, followed by methods to avoid weight gain.

Symptoms may include:

• Binge eating
• Forceful vomiting
• Long- term fear of gaining weight...