Arrhythmias are abnormal rhythms of the heart.  Arrhythmias cause the heart to pump blood less effectively.  Most cardiac arrhythmias are temporary and benign.  Most temporary and benign arrhythmias are those where your heart skips a beat or has an extra beat. The occasional skip or extra beat is often caused by strong emotions or exercise. Nonetheless, some arrhythmias may be life-threatening and require treatment.
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Kidney infection (pyelonephritis) is a specific type of urinary tract infection (UTI) that generally begins in your urethra or bladder and travels up into your kidneys. If not treated properly, kidney infection can permanently damage your kidneys or spread to your bloodstream and cause a life-threatening infection. Prompt medical attention is required.
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Diverticulitis refers to the development of inflammation and infection in one or more diverticula. Diverticula are outpouchings or bulges which occur when the inner, lining layer of the large intestine (colon) bulges out (herniates) through the outer, muscular layer. The presence of diverticula indicates a condition called diverticulosis.
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Gonorrhea is most common transmitted diseases and caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae. The disease most frequently affects 15-25-year-olds, although the number of cases has fallen in recent years. Gonorrhoea is mainly transmitted through contact. However, mothers infected with gonorrhoea can also transfer the disease to their children during delivery. Gonorrhoea (Gonorrhea) can also affect the eyes. Gonococcal conjunctivitis is an infection of the thin, transparent conjunctiva (skin) covering the eye and inner eyelids. The first place this bacterium infects is usually the columnar epithelium of the urethra and endocervix .
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Jaundice is characterized by yellowing of the skin and the sclera or whites of the eyes. It is not a disease but only a sign to many other different diseases. Jaundice is caused by the high level of chemical bilirubin in the blood. Depending on the level of the chemical, the yellow pigmentation of the skin and the sclera may vary. When it is too high, it could appear as brown and not yellow.
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A cataract is a gradually developing opacity of the lens or lens capsule of the eye light shining through the cornea is blocked by this opacity. It  commonly occur bilaterally, and each progresses independently. Exceptions are traumatic cataracts, which are usually unilateral, and congenital cataracts, which may remain stationary. Cataracts are most prevalent in people older than age 70 as part of the aging process. The prognosis is generally good surgery and it improves vision in 95% of affected people.
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Bad breath, sometimes known as halitosis, is a common problem. In most cases, it is caused by a build up of bacteria in the mouth, as a result of food debris, plaque, or gum disease.

It can be difficult to realise that you have bad breath. Bad breath tends to be noticed by other people first, and it may be difficult for them to tell you that you have it without embarrassing them or you. You may therefore have to rely on a close friend or family member to tell you that you have bad breath.
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The National Institutes of Health estimates that one in 166 children are diagnosed with some form of autism. Autism is a developmental disorder that involves many challenges — typically delays and impairment in social skills, language, and other behavior. Autism is a spectrum disorder, which means that there is a broad spectrum of such symptoms.
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Obesity is defined as the condition where there is over-accumulation of fat under the skin and around certain organs in the body. It is mostly seen around the midsection, which protrudes out with a characteristic bulge.

The condition of obesity is very easy to diagnose, as the bulge of fat can be seen clearly on the body. But medical science is not so rough in its calculations. There is a reason behind this. Obesity is a very relative disorder. In people with less height, even a moderate weight could be hazardous, but in people with more height, more weight is acceptable. Hence, while diagnosing obesity, only weight is not taken into account. Rather, a particular ratio, known as the Body Mass Index (BMI) is taken into consideration.
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Infertility is the inability in a woman to conceive or in a man to induce conception. It is a problem of grave concern for childless couples, who feel that life is void without a child.
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