diseases-conditions

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic condition that causes breathing challenges and chronic digestive issues among other symptoms. It results from a gene mutation that leads to the buildup of…

Bell’s palsy is a neurological condition that leads to facial paralysis, typically affecting one side of the face. This condition can result in symptoms like drooping of the eye and…

A lipoma is a non-cancerous growth that shows up on or under the skin, made up of fat cells. It feels soft and rubbery and can appear anywhere on your…

Leukemia is a cancer that affects blood cells, starting in the bone marrow or other tissues that create blood. Your bone marrow is responsible for making white blood cells, red…

Diabetes, commonly referred to as diabetes mellitus, is a long-term condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal. Glucose is the main energy source for our bodies, but too…

Congenital disorders of glycosylation (CDG) refer to a collection of over 130 rare genetic metabolic conditions caused by problems in the body's glycosylation process. This process involves adding sugar building…

Getting diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) means you have an autoimmune disease and a type of inflammatory arthritis. AS mainly affects the spine, leading to symptoms like back pain and…

Trichotillomania, often called TTM or hair-pulling disorder, is a condition where individuals feel compelled to pull out their hair, leading to noticeable hair loss. It's a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder…

Esophageal cancer is a kind of cancer that starts in the lining of the esophagus, the tube connecting the throat to the stomach. It generally begins in the innermost layer…

May-Thurner Syndrome (MTS), also known as iliac vein compression syndrome, affects blood flow in the legs. It happens when the right iliac artery in the pelvic area presses the left…