Achalasia is a rare digestive disorder that primarily affects the esophagus — the muscular tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach. Though uncommon, its impact on daily life can be significant. Understanding how achalasia affects the esophagus and digestion can help people recognize early symptoms and seek [...]
An Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) is one of the most serious but often overlooked health conditions affecting the body’s largest artery — the aorta. The aorta carries blood from your heart to the rest of your body, and when the section in the abdomen weakens, it can balloon outward, forming [...]
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) is a condition that many people hear about only after experiencing repeated blood clots or pregnancy complications. It can sound complicated and frightening. But understanding it in simple terms can reduce fear and help people take timely action. So, is Antiphospholipid Syndrome an autoimmune disease?Yes — APS [...]
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory condition that predominantly affects the spine and joints, leading to pain, stiffness, and, in advanced cases, structural changes that can severely impact quality of life. Unlike ordinary back pain or age-related stiffness, AS is a form of arthritis that originates from immune-mediated inflammation [...]
Amyloidosis is a rare but serious disorder that occurs when an abnormal protein called amyloid builds up in tissues and organs. Over time, these deposits interfere with normal organ function. Because symptoms often develop gradually and may resemble other common conditions, amyloidosis is frequently diagnosed late. Understanding the different types [...]
Alport syndrome is a rare inherited condition that primarily affects the kidneys, but it can also impact hearing and vision. It occurs due to mutations in genes responsible for producing type IV collagen, an essential protein that forms the structural foundation of basement membranes in various organs. Because collagen is [...]
Alopecia Areata is a condition many people find distressing because it involves unexpected hair loss — often in round, smooth patches on the scalp or other parts of the body. It’s a condition that raises a lot of questions, fears, and misunderstandings. One of the biggest questions people ask is: [...]
Our immune system is designed to protect us. It identifies harmful bacteria, viruses, and toxins and fights them to keep us healthy. But in autoimmune diseases, this protective system becomes confused and mistakenly attacks the body’s own healthy cells, tissues, or organs. This internal attack leads to long-term inflammation, pain, [...]
Aphasia is a language disorder that affects millions of people worldwide and can profoundly impact a person’s ability to communicate. It usually occurs after damage to the language-dominant areas of the brain, often due to a stroke, head injury, or neurological condition. Importantly, aphasia affects speech, reading, and writing, while [...]
Anencephaly is a serious congenital condition that occurs very early in pregnancy, affecting the development of the brain and skull. It is classified as one of the neural tube defects (NTDs), a group of birth defects that happen when the neural tube—an embryonic structure that eventually forms the brain and [...]