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- Blood pressure (high) - hypertension
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, can increase your risk of heart attack, kidney failure and stroke.
- Blood pressure (low) - hypotension
Low blood pressure is only a problem if it has a negative impact on the body.
- Dizziness - orthostatic hypotension
Postural hypotension is the lightheaded feeling you may get if you leap out of bed very quickly.
- Fluid retention (oedema)
Fluid retention (oedema) occurs when fluid isn't removed from the body tissues, including the skin. Causes include the body's reaction to hot weather, a high salt intake and menstrual cycle hormones.
- Tongue
There are about 9000 taste buds on the average adult tongue.
- Constipation
Most cases of constipation are treated by eating a diet high in fibre, drinking more fluids, and exercising daily.
- Teeth and medication
Many drugs, both prescription and illegal, can cause tooth damage.
- Metabolic syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is a collection of conditions that can increase your risk of diabetes, stroke and heart disease.
- Peripheral vascular disease
Peripheral vascular disease is the reduced circulation of blood to a body part (other than the brain or heart).
- Kidneys - polycystic kidney disease (PKD)
Polycystic kidney disease is a common cause of kidney failure in Australia and equally affects men and women of different ethnic backgrounds.