Symptoms and Causes

Overview Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a rare but serious condition affecting the spinal cord. It primarily impacts young children, causing sudden weakness in arms or…

Overview Post-polio syndrome refers to a collection of potentially disabling symptoms that develop decades after someone has recovered from polio. Typically, these symptoms emerge 30-40 years…

Understanding Atrioventricular Heart Defects Atrioventricular heart defects are serious congenital conditions present at birth that affect the center of the heart. These defects include holes between…

Overview Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome (PAES) is a rare condition affecting the main artery behind the knee. This syndrome occurs when the popliteal artery becomes compressed…

Overview Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNSTs) are uncommon cancers. They develop in the protective covering of peripheral nerves—the nerves extending from the spinal cord to…

Understanding the Condition Takayasu’s arteritis is a rare blood vessel disorder. In this condition, inflammation damages the aorta and its branches. This inflammation can cause arteries…

Overview Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a birth defect that forms early during pregnancy. This condition occurs when a baby’s diaphragm doesn’t close properly, creating a…

Overview Hypoparathyroidism happens when the parathyroid glands don’t make enough parathyroid hormone (PTH). This hormone helps control calcium and phosphorus levels in the blood. When there’s…

Overview Uveitis causes several noticeable symptoms that affect vision and eye comfort. People with this condition may experience redness and pain in their eyes, sensitivity to…

Overview The heart works as a pump that pushes blood through your body. It beats in a regular pattern when healthy. Each beat involves muscles squeezing…