Health, explainedwithout the jargon
100 explainers and 227 medical terms, written for Pakistan and checked by Aslam Clinic doctors. Start with general medicine
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- 27 Sept 2026
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Endocrinology
Type 2 Diabetes: What It Is and How to Control It
Pakistan has one of the highest rates of diabetes in the world. What the numbers mean, which checks you are owed each year, and how to fast safely in Ramadan.
28 Aug 202615 min read
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- General Medicine3Everyday illness, check-ups and long-term conditions.
- Cardiology2The heart, blood pressure and the circulation.
- Neurology2Headache, dizziness, nerve pain and memory.
- Orthopedics2Back pain, joints, fractures and sports injuries.
- Gastroenterology2Stomach, gut, liver and the things that upset them.
- Endocrinology10Diabetes, thyroid and the body's hormone system.
- Pulmonology2Asthma, cough, chest infection and breathlessness.
- Dermatology2Rashes, acne, eczema, hair and nails.
- Pediatrics2Children's illness, growth and immunisation.
- Women's Health2Periods, pregnancy, menopause and screening.
- Infectious Diseases2Dengue, typhoid, hepatitis and other infections.
- Nephrology & Urology2Kidneys, stones, urine infections and the bladder.
- Ophthalmology1Vision, eye strain, cataract and diabetic eyes.
- ENT1Ear, sinus, throat, hearing and vertigo.
- Mental Health2Anxiety, depression, sleep and stress.
- Psychology57Therapy, trauma, relationships, habits and the mind–body link.
- Nutrition & Lifestyle2Food, weight, exercise, smoking and sleep.
- Tests & Diagnostics2What each test measures and what the number means.
- Medicines & Safety2How to take medicines, and how not to.
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Endocrinology
Type 2 Diabetes: What It Is and How to Control It
Pakistan has one of the highest rates of diabetes in the world. What the numbers mean, which checks you are owed each year, and how to fast safely in Ramadan.
28 Aug 202615 min read
Infectious Diseases
Dengue Fever
Most dengue is survived at home. The danger opens on days three to seven, usually as the fever falls. These are the warning signs that mean hospital now.
28 Aug 202614 min read
General Medicine
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Blood pressure that stays above 140/90 damages the heart, brain and kidneys silently. What the numbers mean, and what actually brings them down.
19 Aug 202612 min read
Pediatrics
Fever in Children: What to Do Tonight and When to Go to Hospital
A fever is the body fighting an infection. Most settle at home. These are the signs that mean go now, how to dose paracetamol safely, and what not to do.
28 Aug 202611 min read
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From the glossary
227 medical words, explained without jargon. They also appear inside our articles — hover a dotted underline and the definition comes to you.
- Acanthosis nigricansDark, velvety thickening of the skin, usually at the back of the neck, armpits or groin. It is a visible sign of insulin resistance.
- Acceptance and commitment therapyACT, Acceptance & commitment therapyA therapy that teaches you to make room for painful thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, and to act on what matters to you. NICE recommends it for long-term pain.
- AddictionSubstance use disorder, DependenceLosing control over taking, using or doing something to the point where it harms you, and continuing despite that harm. It is a treatable health condition, not a moral failing.
- ADHDAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorderAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a lifelong difference in how the brain manages attention, activity and impulses, usually noticed in childhood.
- Adverse childhood experiencesACEs, ACE scorePotentially traumatic events in the first 18 years of life, such as abuse, neglect or violence at home. They raise the risk of later health problems, but they do not decide a child's future.
- AgoraphobiaFear of leaving home, Fear of crowdsFear of situations where escape might be hard or help unavailable if panic strikes — crowds, buses, markets, being far from home. It is not simply a fear of open spaces.
- AmygdalaAmygdalae, Amygdala hijackA small, almond-shaped structure deep inside each side of the brain that processes emotions, especially fear, and helps trigger the body's alarm response to threats.
- AnaemiaAnemia, Low haemoglobinAnaemia means the blood carries less haemoglobin than it should, so less oxygen reaches the tissues. It usually shows itself as tiredness, breathlessness on exertion and pallor, and in Pakistan the commonest cause by a wide margin is a shortage of iron.
- AnginaAngina pectoris, Cardiac chest painAngina is chest discomfort that appears when the heart muscle is not receiving enough blood, typically brought on by exertion or emotion and eased within minutes by rest. It is a warning that a coronary artery has narrowed, rather than a heart attack in itself.
- AnhedoniaLoss of interest, Loss of pleasureLoss of interest in, or pleasure from, things a person used to enjoy — food, company, hobbies, intimacy. It is one of the two core symptoms of depression.
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