Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterised by inflammation and tissue damage in multiple organ systems throughout the body. It primarily affects women, typically starting in their childbearing years, although it can also occur in men and more…
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation of the joints, leading to pain, stiffness, and swelling. Unlike osteoarthritis, which primarily affects the joints due to wear and tear, RA involves the body’s immune system mistakenly attacking more…
Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a relatively common inflammatory disorder that causes widespread muscle pain and stiffness, primarily in the shoulders, neck, and hips. This condition mainly affects adults over the age of 50 and is more prevalent in women than more…
Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA) is a condition characterized by the immune system mistakenly attacking and destroying red blood cells, leading to a shortage of these crucial cells in the bloodstream. Normally, red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to more…
What is Hyponatremia? This is a disorder that happens when the sodium level in the blood is atypical low. Sodium is a type of electrolyte and it aids in regulating the water amount that is around and in the cells. more…
What is Festinating Gait? This is also known as the Parkinsonian gait and is the type of gait that those with Parkinson’s disease present. Gait is one of the motor characteristics most affected by Parkinson’s although the symptoms of Parkinson’s more…
What is a Pathological Liar? A person who is pathological liar refers to someone who lies compulsively or impulsively; he lies on a regular basis and is usually unable to control his or her lying even though they are aware more…
What are Night Terrors? Night terrors are a form of sleep disorder that is chiefly experienced by children. They are further classified as a type parasomnia disorder, indicating that they occur with the involvement of sudden and abnormal bodily movements, more…
What is Mental Retardation? Mental retardation is a cognitive disability that is termed as sub average intelligence and impaired mental and adaptive functioning. This intellectual disability may start to arise and progress to those aged below 18 years. This neurodevelopmental more…
What Is Fabry disease? Fabry disease is an X-linked recessive disorder due to the deficiency of the lysosomal enzyme alpha-galactosidase A, which helps in the metabolism of lipids. The enzyme alpha-galactosidase A is produced by the gene “galactosidose, alpha” or more…