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Disease Library

Comprehensive, medically reviewed information on common and important diseases � causes, risk factors, pathophysiology and prevention � explained in plain English for patients.

🩺 Dr. Seneth Gajasinghe � MBBS (Col) � MD (Col)
🏥 A Sineth Hospitals Health Education Project

Why Understanding Diseases Matters

Understanding a disease helps you make informed decisions, communicate effectively with your doctor, take appropriate preventive steps, and understand why certain lifestyle choices matter.

Health Education by Sineth Hospitals provides clear, accurate and doctor-reviewed articles on common diseases � written in plain English so every patient can understand.

⚠️   Important: Learning about a disease is for education and empowerment � not self-diagnosis or self-treatment. Always consult your doctor.
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Causes & Risk Factors
Understand the biological, environmental, genetic and lifestyle factors that cause or contribute to each disease.
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Pathophysiology
How a disease affects the body's normal functioning � explained clearly without unnecessary jargon.
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Prevention
Lifestyle changes, vaccinations and preventive strategies to reduce your risk of developing each condition.

Disease Articles

Select a disease below and read the full article.

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Common Cold
Infectious Disease � Respiratory
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Dengue Fever
Infectious Disease � Mosquito-borne
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Heart Disease
Cardiovascular
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Type 1 vs Type 2 Diabetes
Endocrine � Metabolic
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Fatty Liver (NAFLD): Is It Serious?
Liver Health � Metabolic � NAFLD
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Fatty Liver vs Cirrhosis: What's the Difference?
Liver Health � Stages � Cirrhosis
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Small Breast Size: Causes & Myths
Women's Health � Endocrine
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Breast Pain (Mastalgia): Causes & Treatment
Women's Health � Breast Health
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Breast Lump: Causes & Age Guide
Women's Health � Breast Health � Oncology
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Nipple Discharge: Causes & Warning Signs
Women's Health � Breast Health
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Asthma
Respiratory
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Stroke
Neurological
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Dengue Fever
Infectious Disease
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Chronic Kidney Disease
Renal
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Osteoporosis
Musculoskeletal
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Dengue Fever
Infectious Disease � Mosquito-borne
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Hypertension
Cardiovascular
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Malaria
Infectious Disease
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Lung Cancer
Oncology
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Anaemia
Haematology
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Thyroid Symptoms: 20 Common Signs
Endocrine · Hypothyroidism · Hyperthyroidism
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Hyperthyroidism Explained: Symptoms, Causes, Tests and Treatment
Thyroid · Hyperthyroidism · Overactive Thyroid · Graves Disease · Low TSH
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Graves Disease Explained: Symptoms, Causes, Eye Problems and Treatment
Thyroid · Autoimmune · Graves Disease · TRAb · Thyroid Eye Disease · Low TSH
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Thyroid Eye Disease (TED): Symptoms, Causes, Treatment and Prognosis
TED · Graves Ophthalmopathy · Proptosis · Double Vision · Orbital Inflammation
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Thyroid Nodule: Symptoms, Tests and Cancer Risk
Thyroid · Thyroid Lump · FNAC · Thyroid Cancer · Ultrasound
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HIV / AIDS
Infectious Disease
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Tuberculosis (TB)
Infectious Disease
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Gastritis
Gastrointestinal
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Eye Diseases
Ophthalmology
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Allergies
Immunology
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Dementia
Neurological
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Dr. Seneth Gajasinghe
Expert Contributor to All Articles
MBBS (Col) � MD (Col) � SLMC No. 27329
All articles on Health Education are created with the expert input and medical oversight of Dr. Seneth Gajasinghe. As an SLMC-registered doctor, he ensures the accuracy, quality and clinical relevance of every article on this platform.
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Medical Disclaimer
The information on this website is for general educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your doctor or a qualified healthcare provider for personalised medical advice.