Symptoms and Causes

Overview Renal artery stenosis happens when the blood vessels that supply your kidneys become narrow. This narrowing blocks proper blood flow to the kidneys. The kidneys…

Overview Niemann-Pick disease belongs to a category of uncommon inherited disorders. These conditions limit the body’s ability to process fats like cholesterol and lipids within cells….

Overview Legg-Calve-Perthes disease affects children when blood flow to the hip’s ball joint (femoral head) stops temporarily. Without blood, this bone tissue dies and begins to…

Overview Autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) causes inflammation in the pancreas. This is likely due to the body’s immune system attacking pancreatic tissue. This condition has two distinct…

Overview Posterior cortical atrophy (PCA) is a degenerative brain syndrome causing the death of brain cells primarily in the posterior region of the brain. This area…

Overview Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT), also known as Osler-Weber-Rendu disease, is an inherited condition. It creates unusual connections between arteries and veins called arteriovenous malformations (AVMs)….

Overview Pseudocholinesterase deficiency makes people more sensitive to certain muscle relaxants used during surgery. The main drug that causes problems is succinylcholine. This drug normally relaxes…

Overview The small intestine has a unique lining with ridge-like structures covered by tiny projections called villi. These villi are important for nutrient absorption. When Whipple…

Overview Atrial tachycardia is a form of irregular heartbeat known as an arrhythmia. When a person experiences this condition, their heart may suddenly begin to beat…

Overview The colon is a tube-shaped organ in the abdomen that makes up most of the large intestine. It moves waste through the body until it’s…