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A group of rare diseases that appear in people with cancer are known as Paraneoplastic syndromes of the nervous system. These diseases can also negatively affect some organ systems (such as joints, blood, skin, and hormones). Paraneoplastic syndromes usually appear when antibodies that fight against cancer also attack their organs such as the brain, spinal […]

An injury to the tendon that connects the kneecap (patella) to the shinbone is called Patellar tendinitis. This tendon type works with the muscles located at the front of the thigh to extend the knee. It helps to jump, run, and kick. This condition is also known as jumper’s knee and commonly happens in athletes […]

This is a congenital heart defect (means present at birth) in which an opening between the 2 major heart blood vessels happens. These blood vessels lead from the heart. This condition is known as Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). Commonly, this condition occurs during pregnancy. Ductus arteriosus is a part of the baby’s blood flow system […]

This is a common health condition in which buildups in the arteries decrease blood flow to the legs and arms. It is called peripheral artery disease (PAD) or peripheral arterial disease. In people with PAD arms and mostly legs do not receive enough blood. As a result, it may lead to pain in the leg […]

This is a health condition in which a person feels fingers and toes cold and numb in response to stress or low temperatures. It is known as Raynaud’s disease and provokes the skin’s arteries to narrow. Thus, blood flow is limited in certain areas of the body (vasospasm). This condition is also known as Raynaud’s […]

This is a virus that negatively affects the respiratory tract and lungs causing infections. It is known as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). While RSV commonly impacts children before 2 years old, it can affect adults too. Usually, the symptoms are mild in children, adults, and older and are similar to those that appear in people […]

There are different retinal diseases and most of them provoke visual symptoms. These conditions can impact any retina part. The retina is a thin layer of tissue inside of the eye. Moreover, it contains millions of cells (light-sensitive) known as rods and cones and nerves that transmit visual information to the brain. In other words, […]

A rare genetic developmental and neurological disorder that impacts brain development is called Rett Syndrome. This condition provokes a loss of motor and language skills. Mostly, Rett syndrome negatively affects women. Approximately all children experience first symptoms in the first 6 months of age. As a result, they lose skills they had previously including the […]

This is a very rare genetic disorder that provokes life-threatening swelling (inflammation) to the brain and liver. It is known as Reye’s syndrome or Reye syndrome. Commonly, it affects children and teenagers after a viral infection (such as flu or chickenpox) but can happen at any age. Confusion, seizures, and loss of consciousness are the […]

This is a skin disease that provokes flushing and long-term redness on the face. It is known as rosacea and it can also widen blood vessels and cause small and pus-filled bumps. Rosacea symptoms usually come and go. In other words, a person can experience symptoms for weeks or months and then they disappear for […]